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Cannabis M&A


Cannabis NYSE Listing: Trulieve’s Uplisting Is a Major Milestone for the Cannabis Industry
Trulieve’s NYSE uplisting may become one of the most important cannabis capital markets milestones in recent years.
2 days ago4 min read


Where the Smart Money Is Going Next in Cannabis: Cannabis Investment Opportunities 2026
Retail portfolios, strategic acquisitions, real estate, and manufacturing are attracting increasing attention as cannabis enters a new phase.
4 days ago4 min read


When Cannabis Deals Go Wrong, Part 5: Cannabis Deal Expectations and Conflict Management
Many cannabis disputes begin long before litigation. Learn practical strategies for managing expectations, communication, and conflict.
May 304 min read


Cannabis Merchant Services Schedule III: What Happens When Dispensaries Finally Accept Credit Cards?
What happens when dispensaries finally accept credit cards? Schedule III could reshape cannabis retail forever.
May 154 min read


DEA Cannabis Registration California Schedule III: Why Medical Operators Need To Move Quickly
California cannabis operators are entering a critical DEA registration window under Schedule III medical cannabis rules.
May 134 min read


California Medical Cannabis Schedule 3 Transition: Why the DCC’s New Policy Could Reshape Cannabis M&A
California operators may now reposition medical cannabis licenses as Schedule III and FDA alignment reshape the market.
May 63 min read


Winners and Losers Hemp THC Ban Cannabis Industry: Who Benefits and Who Gets Squeezed
The hemp THC ban is reshaping cannabis. Here is who wins, who loses, and what comes next.
May 23 min read


Intoxicating Hemp Ban Impact on Cannabis Industry: What the Farm Bill Could Change
The intoxicating hemp ban could disrupt gummies, beverages, and vapes while strengthening regulated cannabis markets.
May 13 min read


Cannabis Schedule 3: The 280E Impact on M&A, Valuations, and Cash Flow
Cannabis Schedule 3 and 280E reform could drive M&A, boost valuations, and reshape cannabis real estate across the market.
Apr 253 min read


Los Angeles Retail Rents & Cannabis Real Estate: What Slowing Rent Growth Means for Dispensaries and Landlords
Los Angeles retail rents are slowing, creating new risks and opportunities across cannabis real estate, leases, and M&A.
Apr 213 min read


Cannabis M&A Consolidation California: Vireo, Eaze, and Glass House Signal a New Power Shift
Cannabis M&A consolidation in California is accelerating as major players align production and distribution through strategic deals.
Apr 143 min read


420 Cannabis Sales Surge 2026: Why This Year Could Be the Most Mainstream Yet
420 cannabis sales surge 2026 could be the most mainstream yet as consumer demand, vapes, and M&A trends converge.
Apr 73 min read


FDA CBD Regulation and Cannabis M&A: How New Federal Policy Could Drive Capital Into Cannabis Businesses and Real Estate
New FDA and CMS developments may reshape cannabis M&A, business valuations, and real estate as federal regulation expands.
Mar 274 min read


FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Hemp Businesses: What Schedule III Could Mean for Valuation and Real Estate
FDA regulation of cannabis and hemp businesses may transform product standards, valuations, and real estate as federal oversight expands.
Mar 233 min read


Cannabis Property for Sale California: Where Smart Money Is Headed Next
Smart money is moving into cannabis property for sale in California as the market shifts from distress to strategic consolidation and growth.
Mar 184 min read


California Cannabis Market Turning Point: Is the Tide Finally Turning?
After years of distress, the California cannabis market may be approaching a turning point as consolidation accelerates and investors re-enter.
Mar 144 min read


Canadian Cannabis Company Acquires BrewDog for $44 Million. What It Means for M&A and Emerging Beverage Strategy
Tilray’s $44 million BrewDog acquisition signals a major shift as a Canadian cannabis company expands into craft beer, positioning itself for future THC beverage markets.
Mar 45 min read


Cannabis Business Growth Challenges: The Cost of Scaling Too Fast in a Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
A stalled multi-million dollar expansion reveals the real cannabis business growth challenges behind rapid scale in cultivation and real estate.
Feb 264 min read


Record Cannabis Sales in the United States and Canada: Growth Surges as Washington Softens
Cannabis sales are hitting records in both the U.S. and Canada. With Schedule III reform advancing, growth is fueling investment and M&A.
Feb 213 min read


California Cannabis Greenhouse Expansion: A $150 Million Bet on Scale in the High Desert
Nature’s Miracle plans a $150 million greenhouse in California City. Here is how its scale compares to Glass House and what it means for the California flower market.
Feb 134 min read
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