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Markets Rally On Bernanke Comments, Citigroup Profits

3.10.09 2:53 PM EDT By Ben Popken

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The market began to rally today after Ben Bernanke said that accounting standards for illiquid assets need to be revised, and a leaked Citigroup memo had the CEO telling employees that the bank posting substantial earnings so far this year. What’s the over/under on how long before the the MDMA wears off?
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3.10.09By Ben Popken

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