Pennsylvania is in a desperate financial situation. While politicians figure out how to dig themselves out of this hole, a handful of companies will prosper. Here’s your chance to get in on the action.

Despite efforts by the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to thaw the credit markets, normal lending remains hamstrung. This is a both a significant problem and an enormous opportunity.

Election day could bring a change in gambling legislation in Maryland, says Laura Cadden. And this would be great news for Penn National Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN), which has the cash to expand into new operations. Laura says the new law (if passed) could give PENN a post-election spike of up to 20% in November.