Brian Jacobsen, chief economist with Annex Wealth Management, joined Cheddar News to discuss the positive sessions for the stock market as investors were optimistic of a debt ceiling deal ahead of the June 1 deadline.

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Embark Trucks CEO on Launching Driverless Trucking Highway Lane in Texas
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