Friday Morning Radio Advice

Markets popped higher at the open this morning. GDP numbers came in higher than analysts expectations. Ben Bernanke expressed his concerns about slowing growth but was not specific about any actions. At this time markets are higher in North America and Europe and Asian markets finished higher too so a good ending to the weak so far.

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