Looking though a list of some of America’s largest companies to find firms which fit these descriptions, 24/7 Wall St. identified ten companies to watch for the signs of an economic recovery. A reasonable quarter or a slightly better-than-expected outlook from some of these companies should show that the recession is coming to a close. (YHOO) is probably still the leader in display advertising revenue among US websites. The display advertising business has started to shrink as companies cut marketing budgets to preserve capital. Video game consoles and the games themselves were supposed to be “recession proof” because of their low cost and entertainment value.