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Leafwell Brings Medical Cannabis to the Benefits Table
CHICAGO – When Emily Fisher, the CEO and founder of ...
Planet 13 Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. released its first-quarter ...
MariMed Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. turned in another quarter of measured ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of Germany’s Four 20 Pharma
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. closed the final chapter of a four-year German acquisition story, completing the buyout of the remaining 45% stake it did not previously own in Four 20 Pharma GmbH, a move ...
Verano Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, showing revenue largely in line with recent quarters as the multi-state Cannabis operator managed wholesale pressures while leaning ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2026 Financial and Operational Results
EDMONTON – SNDL Inc. disclosed a 4.4% drop in net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as softness in both its Cannabis and liquor businesses weighed on results. The company, which operates ...
German Pharmacies Offer Cannabis Cheaper Than Darknet
BERLIN – Cannabis flower available by prescription through German pharmacies has for the first time undercut prices on the darknet, according to data released by EKOCAN as part of the official evaluation of the country’s ...
Cannara Biotech Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
MONTREAL – Cannara Biotech Inc. posted its fiscal second-quarter results, recording higher revenues and a sharp improvement in cash generation as the Quebec-based producer continued to pick up ground in a flat national Cannabis market. ...
Aurora Cannabis Acquires Safari Flower to Expand International EU-GMP Capacity
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced that it has acquired Safari Flower Co., an established white-label, EU-GMP-certified Cannabis cultivator and manufacturer based in Ontario. Aurora purchased 100% of the shares of 9869247 Canada Limited, operating ...
Relm Launches Kidnap & Ransom Insurance for Cannabis Businesses
HAMILTON – Bermuda-based Relm Insurance announced a new Kidnap and Ransom (K&R) insurance product aimed at executives and operators in the Cannabis sector, alongside those in digital assets. The policy addresses physical threats that have ...
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 ...
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
LOS ANGELES – A scientific review published in the journal Brain Sciences has outlined how psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, might support recovery for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The analysis, released in ...
Cannabis Companies Secure Extension in Federal Prohibition Case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has extended the deadline for a group of Cannabis businesses to file a petition seeking review of their case against the Justice Department, which aims to strike down the ...
NYC Dispensaries Seek Justice in Court Over Schools Proximity Blunder
NEW YORK – A coalition of licensed Cannabis dispensaries filed suit against New York regulators on Friday, claiming a state error in enforcing school buffer zones threatens their operations and could force closures or costly ...
Cannabist Finalizes Pennsylvania Dispensary Sale, Prioritizing Wholesale Model
NEW YORK – The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis sector, has completed the sale of its Pennsylvania retail operations for $10 million in cash. The buyer, VP Investment Holdings ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc., a leading Canadian producer of premium organic Cannabis, announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company reported net revenue of $15 million, a 24% ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Lively discussions were fueled last week by policy developments, financial reports, and strategic expansions in the Cannabis and Psychedelics industries. From federal rescheduling debates to global market moves, the Highly Capitalized Network ...
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 ...
