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This was a big week for cannabis legalization on the international plane, with the country of Georgia decriminalizing cannabis use and possession though a court ruling, and the Argentine province of Jujuy announcing the local government would start producing marijuana for medicinal and...

The first half of 2018 was a notably active period in the cannabis industry, particularly on the capital markets side. Over the first six months of the year, more than $4 billion in investments were made in the industry, according to Viridian Capital Advisors. Some of the most notable...

Cannabis investors can't afford to miss the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, a premier gathering of investors and entrepreneurs painting an honest picture of the opportunities and challenges in cannabis investing. Space is limited—get your tickets before they sell out. Ahead of the...

Subscription-based and personalized e-commerce means that excitedly checking the delivery status on a shipment has, for many, replaced the feeling of dreading a trip to the grocery store or shopping mall. Receiving packages is not only exciting, but convenient. Online shopping is steadily becoming...

Shortly after California legalized marijuana for recreational uses, I wrote an OpEd for CNBC arguing, “Beyond its impressive numbers, California’s largest impact on legal weed will stem from the state's disproportionate cultural reach and its ability to shape opinion.” My case...

Felony charges against six people arrested in the raid of a Detroit marijuana grow operation with a reported $1 million in plants were dismissed Tuesday by a judge who said the facility was within the bounds of its temporary state license. The building at 4473 W. Jefferson Ave. is owned by former...

The generation that could kill off paper currency is still very much into cash. Thirty percent of millennials, defined as 18-37 year olds, said cash is the best place to park money they will not need for 10-plus years, according to a study from Bankrate. Despite record highs in the...

The biggest news in cannabis this week probably came out of Acreage Holdings. The company that counts U.S. House speaker John Boehner and former governor Bill Weld among its directors announced it had raised $119 million in private capital and has plans to go public in Canada. It's believed...

Cannabis investors can't afford to miss the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, a premier gathering of investors and entrepreneurs painting an honest picture of the opportunities and challenges in cannabis investing. Space is limited—get your tickets before they sell out. Ahead of the...

"Spheres," a three-part virtual reality series set to debut on the Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB)-owned Oculus Rift VR headset, uses the technology to give viewers a sense of what it feels and sounds like to be in space. "Spheres" closed a seven-figure deal with...

Shares of resTORbio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TORC) spiked as much as 119 percent higher Wednesday after the biotech announced positive topline results from a Phase 2b trial of RTB101, the company’s only candidate. When measured against a placebo, the drug’s midrange dose achieved a statistically...

Retro apparel and footwear trends continue to be a source of strength for large apparel brands, but the market's appetite for vintage styles has also given rise to several nostalgia brands that were once nearly forgotten. Brands like Iconix Brand Group Inc (NASDAQ: ICON)-owned Pony, K-Swiss...

President Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose tariffs on $200 billion in goods imported from China. The decision could affect products from Fitbit, Inc (NYSE: FIT), as well as other smartwatch manufacturers. What Happened The tariffs could have direct ramifications on certain popular...

In 2017, electric vehicle and drivetrain provider ADOMANI Inc. (NASDAQ: ADOM) became the first company to list on the Nasdaq under SEC Regulation A+, a newly amended rule aiming to make it easier for small companies to obtain equity financing. A little over 13 months later, the company is looking...

Canadian cannabis producer Tilray commenced trading on the Nasdaq this week, becoming the first pure-play marijuana company to list on a major U.S. stock exchange. “This week's listing of Tilray on NASDAQ is another positive move for cannabis stocks and particularly for the U.S....