Ontario Doubles Retail Weed Cap, More US States Eye Joining Cannabis Legalization Wave
Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic
Ontario has doubled the cap on cannabis retail stores to 150, aligning with other provinces and potentially benefiting the market. High Tide Inc. (HITI) CEO Raj Grover supports the move. South Dakota and Nebraska are making new attempts to legalize cannabis, with South Dakota gathering signatures for a 2024 ballot and Nebraska collecting signatures for a November ballot. California is considering a bill to streamline cannabis licensing to support small businesses. Cannabis stocks are believed to be poised for growth, with Benzinga PotProfits highlighting significant gains in certain stocks.

January 02, 2024 | 7:58 pm
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Benzinga PotProfits reported a 47.10% gain with Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTBIF), indicating strong performance and potential for future growth.
The reported gains for GTBIF by Benzinga PotProfits suggest that the stock has been performing well. The positive sentiment around the cannabis industry's growth potential may continue to drive investor interest and stock performance in the short term.
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High Tide Inc. CEO Raj Grover praised Ontario's decision to double the cannabis store cap, which could lead to increased retail opportunities and market growth for the company.
The increase in the store cap in Ontario is likely to have a positive impact on High Tide Inc. as it could lead to expansion opportunities and increased market share. The CEO's endorsement of the change suggests the company is well-positioned to benefit from the regulatory shift.
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Benzinga PotProfits highlighted a 40.23% gain with Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (TCNNF), reflecting its strong market performance and potential for continued growth.
The significant gain reported for TCNNF indicates that the company has been performing well. With the ongoing momentum in the cannabis market, there is potential for continued appreciation in the stock's value in the short term.
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Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) saw a 21.50% gain as reported by Benzinga PotProfits, suggesting a positive outlook and potential for further growth.
The reported gain for VFF indicates that the stock has been performing well and may continue to benefit from the positive sentiment in the cannabis industry, which could lead to further stock appreciation in the short term.
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