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Is the Movement to Repeal Adult-Use Cannabis in Three States a Real Threat to Their Budgets?
NEW YORK – In a development that has raised eyebrows ...
Canopy Growth Locks in Debt Overhaul, Gears Up for Expansion
TORONTO – Canopy Growth Corp. detailed a pair of financial ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Rollback Gains Legislative Traction
BOSTON – State election officials have validated more than 78,000 signatures for a measure that would dismantle the commercial side of Massachusetts' recreational Cannabis industry, thrusting the issue back into legislative hands just as the ...
U.S. Cannabis Operators Trail Canadian Counterparts in Valuation Metrics, Tied to Tax Constraints
LOS ANGELES – In the ongoing tug-of-war between regulatory challenges and market potential in the Cannabis sector, a fresh analysis underscores how a longstanding IRS provision continues to weigh on American companies. According to Viridian ...
Trump’s Rescheduling Order Ignites State Cannabis Momentum in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wyoming
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's directive last week to fast-track Cannabis's rescheduling has handed lawmakers in several conservative-leaning states a timely political opening to advance Cannabis reforms. The executive order, signed on December 18, ...
Trump Sets Plans for Cannabis Reclassification Executive Order
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to direct federal agencies to reclassify Cannabis from its current Schedule I status to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a step that would align federal oversight ...
Mid-Cap Cannabis Operators Face Liquidity Pressures Despite Solid Leverage, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – Public Cannabis companies with $25-100 million market values are navigating a patchwork of financial strengths and vulnerabilities, according to the latest Weekly Credit Report from Viridian Capital Advisors. It tracks eight U.S.-based ...
Ascend Wellness Partners with Cannabis Advocate for New Dispensary in New Jersey
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. disclosed a partnership with Mister Jones LLC and industry advocate Lerone Jones to launch a retail dispensary in Little Falls, NJ. The arrangement, one of the initial deals ...
Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused on premium flower, has signed a long-term lease for a 109,000-square-foot facility in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis, positioning the company to produce for the ...
Trulieve Secures $140M in Senior Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. wrapped up a $140 million private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes, tapping into robust investor appetite to fuel its operational push. The deal, upsized from initial plans, comes just ...
🚨🚨 BREAKING: TRUMP RESCHEDULES CANNABIS 🚨🚨
WASHINGTON, D.C. –After months of speculation, President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis to Schedule III President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to complete the rescheduling of ...
Czech Republic Approves Psilocybin Therapy Guidelines for 2026
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has taken a measured step toward integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into its healthcare system, approving detailed rules that will permit the controlled use of psilocybin for select patients beginning in January ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: David Peck, CEO of Headquarters
LOS ANGELES- In this edition of A LIFE IN A DAY, Highly Capitalized Network catches up with David Peck, the founder and CEO of Headquarters (HQ)—an operations partner for Cannabis businesses across the country. Headquarters ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH and TORONTO – Glass House Brands Inc., a leading vertically integrated Cannabis operator in the US, unveiled its second-quarter 2025 financial statements, showing impressive growth in key areas despite ongoing market pressures and ...
Psychedelics Market Set to Reach $22.6 Billion by 2033, Report Finds
NEW YORK – A recent report by Research and Markets reveals the current global psychedelic drugs market is valued at $7.4 billion and is projected to hit $22.6 billion by 2033, exhibiting a substantial compound ...
High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market with Remexian Majority Stake Acquisition
CALGARY – High Tide Inc., a leading Canadian Cannabis retailer, announced its strategic entry into Germany’s medical Cannabis market through a 51% acquisition of Remexian Pharma GmbH, a Frankfurt-based pharmaceutical wholesaler. The deal, valued at ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state Cannabis operator, released its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting a challenging quarter marked by market pressures and strategic adjustments. The company reported revenue of ...
Organigram Reports Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. announced record financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and ...
Cannabis MSOs Face High-Stakes Tax Dilemma as Rescheduling Decision Looms Under Trump
As Trump's administration weighs reclassifying Cannabis to Schedule III, Cannabis giants continue to contend with hefty uncertain tax liabilities under IRS Section 280E, a rule that has long hampered their financial flexibility. A recent report ...
Grown Rogue Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc., a flower-focused Cannabis producer known for its craft-driven approach and scaled operations, reported its second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The company delivered ...
Is This a Meltdown For Michigan Cannabis Market?
LANSING – Michigan's legal Cannabis industry, once a hot spot for progress since recreational legalization in 2018, is now struggling with some serious financial pressures that could threaten its stability. According to a recent report ...
Cannabis Stocks Show Sensitivity to Q2 2025 Earnings Despite Market Volatility
LOS ANGELES – In the Cannabis industry, where trading often revolves around speculation and regulatory rumors, a recent analysis suggests that core financial performance still influences investor behavior. According to a recent report from Viridian ...
NYC Near-School Cannabis Dispensaries Avoid Shutdown or Relocation
NEW YORK – A significant number of New York’s licensed Cannabis dispensaries, previously at risk of closure for being too close to schools, have received a lifeline from state regulators. The Office of Cannabis Management ...
Aurora Launches Whistler Brand in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced the introduction of its Whistler Cannabis Co. brand to the Australian market, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The launch brings two high-potency cultivars, Ginger Breath ...
BREAKING: Trump Signals Possible Cannabis Reclassification Within Weeks
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is actively considering shifting Cannabis to a lower-risk category under federal law — a move that could have sweeping implications for the industry. Speaking at ...
Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis Enters Ohio Market
COLUMBUS – Death Row Records Cannabis, the Cannabis brand launched by rapper and entrepreneur Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., commonly known as Snoop Dogg, has expanded into Ohio through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This ...
Trump Considers Shift in Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump is exploring a move to reclassify Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The potential policy shift, ...
Village Farms International Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – Village Farms International, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, indicating record profitability and performance of strategic shifts, including the privatization of parts of its produce segment, which has ...
Canopy Growth Corp Reports Q1 FY2026 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp. released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing a 9% increase in net revenue to $72.1 million compared to $66.2 ...
Case Study: Grupo Flor: A Cannabis Turnaround Driven by Strategic Focus
SALINAS- When Mark Collins joined Grupo Flor as Chief Financial Officer, the California-based vertically integrated Cannabis company was in severe financial and operational distress. The business held multiple licenses across retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution—far ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally as U.S. Rescheduling Debate Heats Up
LOS ANGELES — For the first time in more than a year, cannabis stocks are enjoying a sustained rally. Exchange-traded funds focused on the sector have climbed sharply in recent weeks, and several of the ...
Did Psilocybin Arrive From Outer Space? New Genomic Study Opens the Door to a Cosmic Possibility
LOS ANGELES — The psychedelic compound psilocybin has long intrigued researchers for its potential to treat mental health conditions, but a groundbreaking study is now shedding new light on where these mushrooms came from—and it’s ...
Will Hope Fuel Cannabis Industry Growth Beyond Q2 2025?
LOS ANGELES – If you’ve been scrolling through the latest updates on the Highly Capitalized Network’s website or LinkedIn, you’ve likely caught the wave of Q2 2025 earnings reports sparking cautious optimism across the Cannabis ...
TerrAscend Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – TerrAscend Corp. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting stable performance and strategic shifts. The company reported net revenue of $65 million, a slight decline from $67.2 million in ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state Cannabis operator, shared its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, confirming steady performance, a fortified balance sheet, and ongoing retail growth. The company recorded ...
