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On Dec. 11, the Consumer Analyst Group of New York hosted a group luncheon where Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC) CEO Bruce Linton presented. Wells Fargo analysts attended the luncheon and presented their main takeaways. Overall, the analysts said they are optimistic about the company's...

Legend has it that Lucky Strike cigarettes got their name because, back in the days before marijuana became illegal, the manufacturers added one marijuana cigarette in some packs. Whoever got the joint would get the “lucky strike." This legend is an easily debunked myth. But it seems...

Canopy Rivers Inc (OTC: CNPOF), the venture capital investment platform of Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC), reported second-quarter results Monday.  What Happened Canopy Rivers reported a second-quarter operating income of Canadian $23.27 million ($17.56 million at current rates), a huge...

Leerink is taking a bullish stance on GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (ADR) (NASDAQ: GWPH), with a thesis centering around the company's lead drug Epidiolex; the drug Sativex; GW's involvement in the epilepsy market and its cannabinoid science platform. The Analyst Leerink's Marc Goodman...

Shares of Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) were down more than 8 percent Wednesday morning after certain aspects of the company's fiscal second-quarter earnings report disappointed against some of the most conservative estimates, Business Insider reported. What...

Canadian cannabis company Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY) reported third-quarter revenue Tuesday that fell nearly in line with estimates, with a bottom-line beat. The stock inched higher after the closing bell before giving up the gains and slipping into the red in after hours trading.  What...

Medipharm Labs Corp (OTC: MLCPF) has announced that its subsidiary has received a sales license from Health Canada that allows it to start delivering products based on previously established supply agreements. What Happened Medipharm Labs, a Canadian company that specializes in production...

Cannabis stocks were trading mostly higher Wednesday after voters in Michigan OK'ed recreational marijuana, while medical marijuana measures were approved in Utah and Missouri. Investors who take this as a positive signal for every publicly traded cannabis stock may want to reconsider,...

The unbelievable run in Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY) found a new gear Wednesday when the stock traded up more than 50 percent after the company's Tuesday announcement that it had gained approval from the DEA to import marijuana to the U.S. Another huge day put Tilray stock up a...

Curt Platt has lived with Bell’s palsy, a paralysis or weakness affecting part or all of the face, for about 12 years.  Platt was suffering a debilitating flare-up when he decided to try hemp oil as a possible treatment — and his story could point to yet another possible medical...

Beverage companies aren't usually associated with disruption and innovation, but at least two names deserve credit for their recent M&A deals: PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) and Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), according to CNBC's Jim Cramer. PepsiCo PepsiCo's acquisition of...

The surprise election of Donald Trump has gotten most of the election-related headlines following Tuesday’s vote. However, Tuesday was also a landmark day for the marijuana legalization movement. Marijuana scored medical and/or recreational victories in eight of the nine states that voted on...

As California gears up to vote to legalize marijuana for the second time this November, major pharmaceutical companies may try to stop the bill from passing. A new study published in Health Affairs, shows that painkiller abuse and overdoses are lower in states where medical marijuana is...

Residents of California could be heading to the voting polls in November to decide the legal status of recreational marijuana. According to Reuters, the proposed "Adult Use of Marijuana Act" would make it legal for individuals over the age of 21 to possess up to one ounce of marijuana for personal...

April 20 of each year marks a celebration for marijuana enthusiasts, despite the herb still being illegal in most of the country. For investors, what this means is until marijuana becomes legalized at the federal level, you'll be hard pressed to find many pot stocks trading in New York....