Cannabis Market Intelligence For Executives & Investors

August 5, 2026

Trump, Hemp and the Chief of Staff: New York Times Details Fight Over Federal Ban

The Trump administration is backing a delay to federal intoxicating hemp restrictions as a New York Times investigation examines lobbying...
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August 5, 2026

Verano Holdings Sees Momentum Build With Q2 Revenue Growth And Cannabis Retail Expansion

Verano Holdings reported its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with Q2 2026 sales rising 8% year over year to...
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August 5, 2026

Aurora Cannabis Reports 9% Q1 Revenue YoY Decline As International Medical Sales Grow 17%

Aurora Cannabis reported a 9% year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue, while international medical cannabis sales jumped 17% on strong demand...
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August 5, 2026

Aurora Cannabis Reports 9% Q1 Revenue YoY Decline As International Medical Sales Grow 17%

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August 5, 2026

Green Thumb Industries Swings To Q2 Profit As Revenue Rises 4.6% YoY

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August 5, 2026

Cannabis Company Grown Rogue Raises Revenue Forecast After 41% YoY Growth In Q2

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August 4, 2026

35 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Let New Federal Hemp Definition Take Effect

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August 4, 2026

Green Thumb Industries Earnings Preview: Can the Cannabis Industry’s Most Consistent Cash Generator Deliver Again?

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August 4, 2026

900 Cannabis Clubs Want to Enter Germany’s Legal Market. Here’s What’s Holding Them Back

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August 3, 2026

Washington May Have Just Bought the Hemp Industry Another Month

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August 1, 2026

Tesla, THC and the Transfer That Never Happened: Why a California Lawsuit Could Matter Beyond One Employee

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July 31, 2026

Delaware Regulates Hemp THC Beverage Sales As Federal Rules Loom

Illustration of a Texas hemp field at sunset with the Texas state flag waving beside a wooden sign reading "Texas Hemp," symbolizing the state's hemp industry and new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products.
July 31, 2026

It Is Today: Texas Hemp Ban Takes Effect. Where Will THC Demand—and Revenue—Go Next?

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July 30, 2026

The $40 Billion Disconnect: Cannabis Use Hits 61.6 Million Americans While Public Cannabis Valuations Remain Stuck

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July 29, 2026

Sleep Is Broken, And New Wave Of Companies Wants To Fix It: Inside Cannabis’ Billion-Dollar Wellness Opportunity

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July 29, 2026

Retail Cannabis Is Finally Getting RFID. Here’s Why That Matters More Than Self-Checkout.

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July 29, 2026

Tilray Revenue Hits Record In 2026, CEO Targets $1 Billion In Next Fiscal Year

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July 28, 2026

Jushi Holdings Q2 Revenue Rises 10% As Wholesale Cannabis Sales Hit Record

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July 29, 2026

Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”

Khalifa Kush CEO DJ Saul and COO Tim Hunkele explain how genetics, disciplined expansion, partner selection, capital allocation, and operational...
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July 25, 2026

Visibility Is the New Currency: Jessica Ferranti on Why Women Need More Than a Seat at the Table

While the cannabis industry often frames its greatest challenge as access to capital, entrepreneur Jessica Ferranti argues that money is...
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July 24, 2026

Running a Better Dispensary: Lessons From Ivy Hall’s Retail Strategy

What separates successful cannabis retailers from the competition? Ivy Hall Regional Director Dominique White shares practical lessons on customer experience,...
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July 23, 2026

Inside the DEA Hearing: The Conversations That Could Shape Cannabis Rescheduling

Insiders who followed the DEA’s rescheduling hearing say the proceedings offered an unusually candid look at how the agency is...
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July 23, 2026

The Business of Growing Cannabis At Scale: Lessons on Costs, Labor and Operations

What separates profitable cannabis cultivators from everyone else? Dave Myrowitz, Director of Cultivation, shares practical lessons on labor, HVAC, compliance,...
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July 22, 2026

THC Beverages Are Driving Cannabis Growth, Why Distribution Will Decide the Winners

THC beverages are reshaping how consumers experience cannabis, industry leaders said at the IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. While...
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Real-Time Cannabis Intelligence That Moves Capital

IGNITE IT delivers institutional-grade cannabis market intelligence in real time. From breaking news and regulatory shifts to capital flows and operator performance, we surface the data that serious investors and decision-makers need before the market reacts.

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Backed by seasoned financial journalists, cannabis industry veterans, and media leaders, IGNITE IT combines deep sector expertise with real-time analysis. We don’t just report market activity, we contextualize it so decision-makers can act with confidence.

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IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight Series

A national series of invite-worthy cannabis events designed for executives, investors, and operators driving capital, policy, and growth across the most influential U.S. markets.
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Chicago Capital Cannabis Conference

Margins are shrinking and 280E taxes bite. Rescheduling to Schedule III could finally give cannabis retailers room to breathe.
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Ohio Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

A one-day, decision-maker–driven event bringing together Ohio’s top operators, regulators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future of cannabis in a pivotal year for the market.
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NJ Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

A one-day, decision-maker–driven event connecting operators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of New Jersey cannabis.
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