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Cannabis Capital Markets: Capital Is Returning and the Cannabis Industry Is Maturing
Glass House, TerrAscend, Tilray, and Chicago Atlantic all made major announcements this week. Together, they tell a larger story about cannabis capital markets, M&A, and industry growth.
Jun 303 min read


Cannabis Business Valuation: EBITDA Is Important. Free Cash Flow Is Reality.
EBITDA may tell part of the story, but Free Cash Flow often tells the real story. Learn how sophisticated buyers value cannabis businesses.
Jun 254 min read


Cannabis Stock Uplisting: Are Cannabis Companies Finally Graduating to Major U.S. Exchanges?
Cannabis companies are beginning to reach major U.S. exchanges. Explore what cannabis stock uplisting could mean for investors, M&A, and industry growth.
Jun 233 min read


Cannabis Capital Conference 2026: The Three Trends Shaping Cannabis Growth, M&A, and Investment
Three major themes emerged from Cannabis Capital Conference 2026: returning capital, hemp beverages, and California’s strategic advantage.
Jun 164 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


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


California Illicit Cannabis Seizures 2025: Is the Tide Turning Against the Black Market?
California reports $609M in illicit cannabis seized in 2025 and $1.2B since 2022. If enforcement holds, the regulated market may finally get a fair fight.
Jan 315 min read


Schedule III Is Already Reshaping Cannabis Expansion and M&A
Schedule III is already influencing how cannabis companies think about expansion, research, and consolidation. Early strategic positioning by public operators may have lasting implications for cannabis M&A.
Jan 274 min read


Trump Cannabis Rescheduling: What a Schedule III Executive Order Would Really Change
Reports suggest Trump may move cannabis to Schedule III by executive order. We examine the history, politics, and why reform still falls short.
Dec 13, 20257 min read
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