Spotlight - unable to open folders

This one is pretty new to me. After migrating to Lion, I'm not able to open Folders from Spotlight anymore. Files work fine, but clicking on one of the Folders from search result just brings this little animation - but no folder window. Anyone else seen this?
Almi

For what ever reason this works now again. Think it was related to the full Time Machine Backup, that prevented finder windows to open.

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