Stocks Rise on Bernanke, Bush Comments

Stocks surged on Friday, boosted by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comments that the Fed was ready and willing to use all available resources to keep the economy healthy. Investors were also encouraged by President Bush's plans to help borrowers avoid defaulting in the wake of the sub-prime crisis.

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