For all that’s worked in favor of marijuana stocks in recent years, there are plenty of risks. Some of these risks, such as profitability eluding most pot stocks, are readily apparent.
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Pernod Sees No Impact Yet From Legal Cannabis But Watching Closely
Pernod Ricard (PERP.PA), the world’s second-largest spirits maker, has not yet seen any impact from the legalization of cannabis in some parts of North America but is monitoring the situation closely, its chief executive said.
Aurora, Canopy Stock Get a Required Boost with Sweden Marijuana Interest
Two of the top 10 most-traded shares in Sweden in January 2018 were Canada marijuana stocks, adding further proof that the marijuana market is growing more global with each passing day.
Canada’s Small Financial Firms Get Buzz From Weed Stocks
Investors are betting Canada’s smaller financial firms could see a jump in revenues after they helped fund marijuana companies ahead of the country’s planned legalization of the drug this year.
Why Aurora Cannabis Inc. Will Outperform Canopy Growth Corp. in 2018
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are the two frontrunners in the rapidly emerging Canadian cannabis scene, but will these two powerhouses play leapfrog as legalization day comes and goes?
This Little Canadian Town Has Become the Nation’s Pot Capital
All it took was a little marijuana to lift this Canadian town’s spirits. Smiths Falls, Ontario is seeing a revival of fortunes since medical marijuana producer Tweed Inc. set up shop four years ago in an abandoned Hershey Co. chocolate factory.
Pot Stocks Soar as California Gets Ready to Get High
Marijuana companies are higher than ever as California rolls toward recreational legalization. The BI Canada Cannabis Competitive Peers index is having its best day ever as Californians prepare to light up, or eat up, marijuana products starting Jan. 1 at 12 a.m.
The Biggest Opportunity Yet to Buy Canopy Growth Corp. Starts Now
Over the past year, investors have been anxiously following the progression of marijuana stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp, which offer the promise of significant growth from the new, emerging segment of the economy.
Canada Weed Stocks Come Off High as Challenges Loom Before Legalization
Canada’s weed stocks, which have surrendered some of the potent gains that pushed them to record highs this month, face a bumpy ride in 2018 that could purge smaller players, as the country moves to allow recreational use of cannabis in July.
The World’s Largest Marijuana Stock Has Investors Seeing Green
Not surprisingly, Canadian pot stocks have been the top performers of late, with Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQOTH:TWMJF), the now-largest marijuana stock in the world by market cap, leading the charge.
Manitoba’s Plans for Marijuana Could Create Growth Opportunities
Manitoba’s the latest province to unveil its plan for marijuana sales and distribution, releasing details Tuesday on how the new industry will operate.
Can Any Other Cannabis Stock Measure Up to Canopy Growth?
Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) have climbed a stunning 53.8% month over month as of close on November 1. With all of this in mind, has Canopy established itself as the premier cannabis stock for Canadians?
Why Auscann Group Holdings Ltd Shares Rocketed 27% Higher
The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price had a day to remember on Tuesday. At one stage the medicinal cannabis company’s shares were up as much as 27% before finishing the day 23.5% higher at 52.5 cents.
Are Canada’s Licensed Marijuana Producers at Risk of Becoming Delisted?
Marijuana stocks were down sharply in Tuesday’s trading as Toronto Stock Exchange operator TMX Group Limited suggested the exchange is going to start cracking down on marijuana producers engaging in illegal activities south of the border.
Pot Investors: This Mistake Cost a Growth Company 35% of its Stock Price!
Marijuana companies should be careful in overselling how much growth will be achieved or what the prospects will look like for the industry. There is a recent example that cannabis investors would be wise to review, and that’s what happened with Freshii Inc..
New Brunswick Companies will Supply Cannabis for Recreational Market
MONCTON, N.B., Sept. 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The provincial government has secured suppliers of cannabis for the recreational-use market in anticipation of the federal government legalizing such use by July 2018.
Canopy Growth: There’s a Downside to the LCBO Entering Marijuana Retail
The Ontario government announced September 8 that the LCBO will oversee the retail sale of cannabis in Ontario through standalone stores and an e-commerce site.
Why More Medical Marijuana IPOs Are Coming
Almost three months after the initial public offering (IPO) of MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF), shares have yet to do much in either direction. The company, which came to market in what was then described as a “botched IPO,” fell quickly out of the gate from its IPO price.
Where Are Canadian Cannabis Stocks Headed From Here?
With prices for many major Canadian cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp., Aphria Inc., and Aurora Cannabis Inc. trading sideways over the past few months, investors are now wondering which direction stocks will move from here, and what the long-term play with this industry is overall.
Why Canopy Growth Corp. Will Become Great Again in the Eyes of Investors
Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) was the first cannabis stock to the market and quickly captured the attention of traders and risk-taking growth investors alike. As a result, shares of Canopy skyrocketed 300% in a span of just a few months last year.
How Well Are Canadian Cannabis Companies Managing Recall Risks?
It seems as though news of recalls related to specific batches of bad marijuana from licensed Canadian producers has been coming in more frequently than marijuana investors and consumers would like to see.
Why Marijuana May Be on the Verge of a Breakout
There has been a lot of news in the marijuana industry this year. The medical marijuana industry exploded, and many new companies came to market in a frenzy, which reminded investors of the exciting technology bubble.
Should Investors Avoid Canadian Marijuana Producers With U.S. Assets?
TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X), the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), has reportedly been speaking with regulators to figure out what will happen to Canadian marijuana producers with assets in the U.S.
The Average Marijuana Stock Is Up 332% Over the Past Year
Over the trailing-12-month period through July 15, the average marijuana stock with a market cap in excess of $200 million — a dozen stocks in total, which excluded MedReleaf because it just went public a month ago — was up by 332%.
Bad News for Canadian Marijuana Stocks: Say Hello to Your New Competition
Well, we have news for Canadian marijuana stock investors: There’s a new threat on the horizon, at least for our neighbors to the north.
Aphria Inc. CEO Calls on Cannabis Companies to Disclose, Improve Cash Costs
The chief executive of licensed marijuana producer Aphria Inc. is calling on his competitors to disclose and reduce their production costs well in advance of the coming legal recreational market.
2 Interesting Developments on 2 Major Marijuana Producers This Month
There have been two interesting developments with marijuana producers Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH).
A Look Behind Canopy Growth Corporation’s Poor Quarterly Results
The results for Canopy Growth’s stock have been terrific so far, yielding a return of over 152% since inception. The stock has been performing well despite lacklustre results and frequent losses.
Struggling Towns Turn to Medicinal Marijuana
A former steel town in Pennsylvania has turned to medical marijuana for an economic boost, taking direction from a Canadian town that made a similar move.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Is Making a Push into Hemp: Is it a Good Idea?
Aurora Cannabis Inc. today is one of the pre-eminent marijuana producers listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with a market capitalization just shy of $750 million, making it the fourth-largest marijuana stock behind only GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR, Canopy Growth Corp., and Aphria Inc.
Canadian Cannabis Stocks Could Be in Trouble With Health Canada Changes
According to a press release from Health Canada in late May, big changes are coming to the country’s medical cannabis program.
The Very First Cannabis Stock ETF is Now in Bear-Market Territory
The first cannabis stock ETF of its kind, the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF allows investors to own more than a dozen pot stocks through a single investment fund. Today, however, is a different story.
Could MedReleaf Corp. Reignite Interest in the Canadian Marijuana Scene?
MedReleaf Corp. is the latest cannabis stock to hit the TSX. Could they be the spark to reignite the second wave of the green rush?
Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Is a Hemp Investment a Strategic Fit?
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has just announced another possible acquisition, and this time snatching up one of the world’s largest industrial hemp producers.
Say Hello to the Largest North American Marijuana Stock IPO
In April, investors were privy to the very first marijuana stock ETF, which debuted on the Toronto Stock Exchange with slightly more than a dozen holdings. This represented the very first time a basket fund was created for investors to easily diversify their pot-stock holdings. And last week, investors witnessed another marijuana first: the largest North American marijuana stock IPO of all-time.
Canopy Growth Corp.: When Will the Bleeding Stop?
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. have dropped by over $6 a share, or 47.5%, since the middle of February.
Which Cannabis Stock Could Be First to $1 Billion in Annual Sales?
If there is a “Holy Grail” milestone out there for cannabis stocks, it’s the $1 billion sales mark. The first cannabis company to hit $1 billion in sales will likely validate the industry to Wall Street and investors. But which marijuana stock has the best chance at being first to $1 billion in annual sales?
This Hip New Pot Stock Hits the TSXV This Week
How about another cannabis company to spark up your interest? Newstrike Ltd. is Canada’s newest pot stock that will be hitting the TSX Venture Exchange this Thursday.
Canopy Growth Corp.: Are There Any Puffs Left to Smoke?
There are many reasons why Canopyis falling faster than its peers, but a big reason is the fact that Canopy was one of the first firms to the party. Canopy was one of the only ways to invest in the emerging marijuana industry, but now it is just one of many options to get in on the marijuana party.
4 Things to Know Before Investing in Marijuana Stocks
The questions surrounding marijuana legalization have pushed many to wonder about the possibility of a marijuana stock bubble. And for good reason.
Why Marijuana Companies May Be Treading Water for Quite a While
While investors holding for the past year have still made a positive return, there may not be much room left for marijuana companies’ shares to run higher.
Better Know a Marijuana Stock: Canopy Growth Corp.
A major Canadian medical marijuana player, Canopy Growth is a producer and retailer of medical cannabis products and oils in our neighbor to the north. It’s also the only other marijuana stock other than GW Pharmaceuticals to bear a $1 billion valuation.
When Will Canopy Growth Corp.’s Bad Trip End?
Canopy Growth Corp.’s now down approximately 36% since my warning that the stock could be heading for a correction that would be triggered by the banned pesticides scandal.
Marijuana Stocks Are Thriving as Support for Legalization Hits High
The marijuana industry is the hottest thing since sliced bread, and marijuana stocks are thriving. Here’s a quick rundown of the largest players.
Which Marijuana Stock Will Be Next to Reach a $1 Billion Valuation?
With two marijuana stocks already sporting market caps over $1 billion, one of these four pot stocks is likely to be next.
No Snoop Dogg for Canopy Growth Corp., Says Regulators
After an Ottawa ban on celebrity endorsements of marijuana products, Snoop Dogg will not be able to explicitly promote Canopy’s Tweed-branded products.
3 Pot Stocks That Will Benefit if Canada Legalizes Recreational Weed
Three Canadian medical cannabis companies, which have been expanding their growth operations like crazy over the past couple of quarters, could be in line for significant sales growth if Trudeau’s legislation passes.
Could Canadian Legalization of Recreational MJ Help US Pot Stocks?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently introduced legislation to legalize use of recreational marijuana in Canada. While legalization should help Canadian marijuana providers, could it also provide a boost to U.S. marijuana stocks?
An Opportunity for Excess Profits in the Canadian Marijuana Industry
There is an opportunity for excess profits in the Canadian marijuana industry as the market is now in a position to expand at a very high rate, as Canadians have received confirmation that the potential legalization will become a reality.
Marijuana Insiders Cash in Before Canadian Legalization Report
Insiders with two of Canada’s largest marijuana companies are cashing in on the industry’s reefer madness before the country introduces its plans for legalized recreational pot.