There are 2 distinct forces driving stocks higher today

Some of President Donald Trump's closest allies have floated him seeking a third term.

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• US stocks jumped on Thursday after Donald Trump did two things to give the market a boost.
• The president announced the framework of a trade deal with the UK, the first deal since tariffs were unveiled.
• The Commerce Department also confirmed that Trump will end Biden's AI chip export restrictions.

US stocks rose on Thursday, driven higher by...