Archive: marijuana

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Cannabis Report: Uncertainty Should Be Baked Into the Market

By Early Investing on October 17, 2019

The cannabis industry is taking it too personally when just one or two companies have a bad day. Fortunately, there are buying opportunities amid the bad news.

Mailbag: Don’t Dismiss Sectors or Cannabis Stocks

By Early Investing on October 13, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles cannabis stocks and startup sectors.

News Fix: Cannabis Companies Roll With the Changes

By Vin Narayanan on October 12, 2019

In the news this week: The MedMen-PharmaCann deal is called off, the IRS updates its crypto guidelines and Andreessen Horowitz gets its fourth female general partner.
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The House made history last week when it passed the first marijuana reform law ever. But there are a couple of reasons why this bill may not make it past the Senate.
In the headlines this week: Bitcoin falls 15%, WeWork tries to clean up its IPO mess and the House passes a marijuana reform bill with a historic vote.

Massachusetts Vape Sales Plummet in Light of Health Concerns

By Allison Brickell on September 23, 2019

Massachusetts marijuana vape sales have plunged amid vape-related health concerns. And Juul, the biggest vape company in the country, is sounding a lot like its tobacco forebears as it grapples with the drop.

News Fix: WeWork Can’t Shake Off Its IPO Woes

By Vin Narayanan on September 21, 2019

In the news this week, WeWork’s IPO woes continue, Massachusetts’ vape sales decline and the U.S. Army looks to hire crypto investigators.
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Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags

By Adam Sharp on September 10, 2019

Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.

News Fix: Binance Gets Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved

By Vin Narayanan on September 7, 2019

In the news this week: Binance’s stablecoin is approved by New York regulators, the marijuana industry ramps up its lobbying efforts and no one wants to buy WeWork shares.

The Top 3 Cannabis ETFs for 2019 and Beyond

By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019

As the cannabis market grows, cannabis ETFs are becoming a promising investment option. Here are Adam’s top three.
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Investors need to pay close attention to cannabis companies’ attitude toward compliance. If they’re cutting corners... it’s not a good sign.
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”

Colorado’s Legal Cannabis Market Grows Stronger

By Allison Brickell on August 12, 2019

Colorado sold about twice as much recreational marijuana as medical marijuana last year. That’s a reflection of both the growing recreational market and Colorado’s smart way of approaching it.

News Fix: Bitcoin Network Surpasses Another Milestone

By Allison Brickell on August 10, 2019

In the news this week, bitcoin strengthens its security, Oklahoma marijuana dispensaries sue Facebook, and Lyft ends its lockup period early.

Marijuana Still Not Responsible for Overdose Deaths

By Allison Brickell on August 5, 2019

Prescription opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants were involved in thousands of overdoses in 2017. Marijuana can be used as an alternative to all three and has caused zero overdoses.