Archive: cannabis

Mailbag: Commit or Go Home

By Early Investing on November 22, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses pot stocks and startup investing commitments.
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Cannabis Report: Why You Should Own These Five Cannabis Stocks

By Early Investing on November 14, 2019

In this special edition of the Cannabis Report, Adam Sharp joins us to explain why he’s so excited about the new ​First Stage Investor​ cannabis portfolio.

Two Ways to Resolve the Opioid Crisis

By Andy Gordon on November 13, 2019

More than 400,000 Americans have died from opioid overdoses. But there’s a solution - and two different methods to approach it.
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The First Stage Investor Cannabis Portfolio Is Here

By Adam Sharp on November 12, 2019

The First Stage Investor cannabis portfolio is here! Here’s how you should view the cannabis market and which companies you need to invest in.

Veterans Are Ready for Medical Marijuana

By Allison Brickell on November 11, 2019

A recent survey shows a huge number of veterans are interested in medical marijuana as a treatment option. Which means the current U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs marijuana policy needs a major update.
In the news this week: New York hemp farmers get a break, Saudi Arabia backs Travis Kalanick again and David Marcus says bitcoin isn’t a currency.

Cannabis Isn’t Going Anywhere

By Adam Sharp on November 8, 2019

Cannabis stocks are down, but this industry is still booming. If you can ride out the bear market and buy the dip, you’ll be sitting pretty long term.

The Deep, Dark Hole of Drug Addiction

By Andy Gordon on November 6, 2019

The opioid crisis has taken thousands of lives. And Andy Gordon has experienced the damage firsthand. But there is hope for a better future.

Cannabis Companies Spend Record Amount on Lobbying

By Allison Brickell on November 4, 2019

Cannabis companies have spent a record amount on lobbying this year. Here’s why.

News Fix: Who Watches the Watchers?

By Vin Narayanan on November 2, 2019

In the news this week: Colleges become legal battlegrounds for cannabis, China praises blockchain and the Fix ponders who watches the watchers.

Buy Pot Stocks While Prices Are Low

By Adam Sharp on November 1, 2019

Marijuana stocks have taken a big hit across the board. That means they’re a great buying opportunity.

The Opioid Crisis Cost Us Almost $200 Billion Last Year

By Andy Gordon on October 30, 2019

The opioid crisis has cost American families, employers and the government billions of dollars. And we’re just beginning to see drug companies be held accountable. But there’s a silver lining.

Everyone Is Googling CBD

By Allison Brickell on October 28, 2019

Americans are Googling cannabidiol and CBD more than ever. This increased interest is another reason we desperately need marijuana reform.
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In Part 2 of our interview with David Nikzad, we learn more about his company Orthogonal Thinker and what it’s doing to improve the world.
A new study shows legal recreational marijuana in Florida could dramatically increase the number of cannabis jobs in the state. Here’s how close the state is to legalization.
In the news this week: Pennsylvania introduces a comprehensive marijuana legalization bill, the former CFTC chair calls for a digital dollar and Canva’s valuation gets a boost.