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Research and Markets Report Sets a $28B Target on Cannabis Tech
DUBLIN – The Cannabis industry has transformed from plant cultivation ...
Trulieve Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. entered 2026 with a first quarter that presents two concurrent narratives – a retail operation contending with sustained pricing pressure, and a company whose federal tax obligations are, for the ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. reported its strongest financial quarter since inception, showing marked operational progress and turning what had been a loss position a year ago into meaningful profitability, all without adding a single ...
GTI Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting steady performance in a market still marked by price competition and variable demand. The multistate Cannabis operator posted steady revenue growth, alongside ...
DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to launch its new online portal on Wednesday, 29 April at 9:00 AM EST, facilitating the application process for state-licensed medical Cannabis dispensaries seeking federal registration ...
Blind Spot: Cannabis Industry Falls Short on Communications
NEW YORK – Legal Cannabis brought in $38.5 billion in revenue in 2024. Whitney Economics estimated that figure to drop to between $29.1 billion and $29.6 billion in 2025, due to falling prices, tax pressures, ...
Cannabis 3.0 — The Body Was Designed to Heal
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry is entering a new phase. The first era—Cannabis 1.0—was defined by prohibition and the fight for legalization. Cannabis 2.0 followed, driven by commercialization: brands, retail expansion, and the rapid scaling ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Two weeks that rewrote the rules. That is the most accurate way to characterize what the U.S. Сannabis and Psychedelics industries have experienced heading into the final days of April 2026. Federal ...
High Tide Scores Big in Germany Through Remexian Distribution
CALGARY-BERLIN – High Tide Inc. reported that its majority-owned German subsidiary, Remexian Pharma GmbH, distributed 7.6 tons of medical Cannabis flower into the German market during the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026 – ...
Curaleaf Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. posted its strongest revenue growth in years during the first quarter of 2026, swinging to a net profit just as the federal regulatory environment under which the industry operates began ...
LeafLink Releases 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide
NEW YORK – LeafLink, a unified B2B marketplace and technology platform built specifically for the Cannabis industry, published its annual 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide, delivering one of the most comprehensive data snapshots the legal ...
Glass House Brands Marks Milestone as First U.S. Cannabis Stock Tradable on Robinhood
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. began trading on the Robinhood app this week, opening the door for a broader swath of retail investors to access shares in a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator. ...
Cannabis Industry Eyes Quadrupled Growth Through 2033, Research and Markets Reports
LOS ANGELES – A new report from Research and Markets forecasts the global Cannabis market will expand from $39.1 billion in 2024 to $151.72 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ...
Curaleaf Secures $100M Revolving Credit Facility
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. closed an expanded revolving credit agreement with Needham Bank, increasing its borrowing limit to $100 million from $40 million and extending the term to as long as five years. The ...
Planet 13 Expands Florida Footprint
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with cultivation, production, and retail operations in four states, launched its latest medical Cannabis outlet in DeLand, Florida. The store, situated in the ...
California Governor Approves Fast Track for Cannabis and Psychedelics Studies
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 1103 into law on Friday, October 10, clearing hurdles for researchers studying Cannabis and psychedelics in the state. The measure targets delays in approving projects ...
AYR Wellness Kicks Off Public Auction in Debt Restructuring Push
LOS ANGELES – Miami-based AYR Wellness Inc. moved ahead with its financial reset by starting Article 9 foreclosure proceedings under the Uniform Commercial Code to auction core assets. Odyssey Trust Company, serving as collateral trustee ...
From Cherokee to California: The New Bipartisan Crackdown on ‘Kid-Friendly’ Cannabis Marketing
LOS ANGELES- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued fresh guidance this week reminding licensees that marketing, packaging, and labeling that could appeal to minors is strictly prohibited under MAUCRSA. It specifically highlighted bright ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Investors and operators tuned in closely over the past fortnight as political signals rippled through boardrooms and trading floors, underscoring the sector's knack for turning headlines into hard dollars. Federal nods to ...
Target Quietly Enters the THC Beverage Market — As Republicans Push to Recriminalize Hemp
LOS ANGELES- Target — one of America’s largest retailers — has quietly begun stocking THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, signaling one of the most significant steps yet in the mainstreaming of Cannabis consumer ...
Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's shift toward Cannabis tolerance, has recommitted his administration to aggressive narcotics enforcement, promising to "win the war on drugs" in a move that underscores the ...
Ohio Governor Enacts Halt on Sales of Hemp-Derived THC Products
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order on October 8, 2025, directing retailers to pull intoxicating hemp products from shelves by next Tuesday, marking a sharp intervention in the state's unregulated market ...
Germany’s Cabinet Advanced Restrictions Balancing Access and Control in Medical Cannabis
BERLIN – Germany's federal cabinet cleared a draft bill that would require in-person doctor consultations before issuing medical Cannabis prescriptions and prohibit mail-order shipments, addressing a fourfold jump in imports over the past year. The ...
Tilray Brands Reports Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter, fueled by record revenue and sharper cost management, as the Cannabis company builds on a multiyear turnaround. For the period ...
Cannabis Debt Yields Show Wide Gaps Among Top Operators, Viridian Analysis Finds
LOS ANGELES – A fresh assessment of credit profiles among leading U.S. Cannabis companies points to notable discrepancies in debt pricing that could signal untapped value for savvy investors and fixed-income players. Viridian Capital Advisors ...
DMT Reveals Promising Potential in Stroke Recovery, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES – A compound long associated with visionary experiences in plants like ayahuasca may hold untapped value in treating one of medicine's toughest challenges: brain damage from strokes. Hungarian researchers report that N,N-dimethyltryptamine, or ...
Canopy Growth Shifts DOJA Site to Medical-Only Production in Canada
SMITHS FALLS, ON – Canopy Growth Corporation has repurposed its DOJA cultivation facility in Kelowna, British Columbia, to focus solely on medical Cannabis. The change positions the site as a dedicated supplier for its Spectrum ...
Spain Cabinet Greenlights Medical Cannabis Framework
MADRID – Spain's Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved a royal decree that sets rules for prescribing Cannabis-based medicines through the public health system, marking the first formal step toward regulated access for patients facing ...
Michigan Cannabis Trade Group Challenges New 24% Wholesale Tax in Court
LANSING – Yesterday, hours after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature on Michigan's latest state budget, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association moved swiftly to court, filing suit to block a fresh 24% excise tax on ...
NY Cannabis Market Posts Record August Sales, OCM Reports
NEW YORK – New York dispensaries rang up $214.4 million in legal Cannabis sales in August, the highest total since the program's start nearly three years ago, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management. ...
New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
Michigan Senate Approved 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax
LANSING – In a late-night session that stretched into the early hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, the Michigan Senate gave final approval to a sweeping state budget that includes a new 24% wholesale tax ...
Verano Pushes Digital Voting as Postal Strike Disrupts Shareholder Materials
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. is telling investors to submit votes electronically for its special meeting next month, citing delays from Canada's postal workers strike. The company released a statement warning that physical copies of ...
Psilocybin Review Points to Rapid Relief for Treatment-Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES – A new systematic review of clinical studies underscores psilocybin's potential to deliver quick and lasting reductions in depressive symptoms, offering a targeted option for patients who see little benefit from standard medications. ...
Vireo Takes 86% Stake in Schwazze’s Convertible Notes in $62M Deal
DENVER – Vireo Growth Inc., a multistate Cannabis operator, has entered into definitive agreements to purchase about 86% of the senior secured convertible notes held by Medicine Man Technologies Inc., which operates as Schwazze, for ...
