The Business of Cannabis

How Cannabis Compounds May Help Create Weight-Loss Drugs

Jun 9, 2026 | National

It’s a cannabis paradox. The drug famously triggers the munchies, yet regular users have lower rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes. New research in mice, published in The Journal of Physiology, points to a potential explanation: Cannabis compounds may help regulate...

The Financial Maneuvering That Put Cannabis On The NYSE

Jun 9, 2026 | National

Historically, cannabis companies operating in the United States have been locked out of one of the most fundamental tools available to American businesses: the ability to list on a major U.S. stock exchange. On June 5, 2026, that changed. Trulieve Cannabis Corp....

Missouri Hemp Growers, CBD Businesses Brace For Potential Border Hop

Jun 3, 2026 | National

As businesses statewide brace for the impact of HB 2641, some believe the ban is bigger than regulation. For them, it means the closure of many alternative wellness shops and diminished relief for people who live with chronic pain. Gov. Mike Kehoe passed the bill...

Cannabis Has Dozens Of Public Companies; Wall Street Acts Like It Has Seven

Jun 3, 2026 | Feature, National

Cannabis stocks have rebounded sharply over the last twelve months. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF, MSOS, has climbed roughly 104% year-over-year, while the S&P 500 is up about 28% over the same period. On the surface, the sector appears to be recovering....

Federal Lawsuit: Cannabis Companies Hid Health Issues From Consumers

Jun 3, 2026 | Feature, National

Cannabis companies have been accused of not properly warning users of health issues related to their products, a new federal class-action lawsuit states. The complaint, filed by Weitz & Luxenberg, targets companies in 13 states and is brought by consumers who...

Minnesota Governor Walz Signs Landmark Cannabis Omnibus Bill, Reshaping State’s Cannabis Industry

Jun 1, 2026 | Feature, National

On May 26, 2026, the Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the 2026 Omnibus Cannabis Bill. Sponsored by Representative Jessica Hanson (DFL-Burnsville), the law represents a sweeping set of reforms to the state’s regulated cannabis industry, touching everything...