Biden Announces 'Monumental' Marijuana Rescheduling, DOJ To Take Next Steps
Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan
President Joe Biden announced a significant move to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under federal law. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on cannabis-related stocks, as evidenced by the immediate rise in their prices following the announcement.

May 16, 2024 | 6:02 pm
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Aurora Cannabis's stock price increased by 11.10% following the announcement of marijuana rescheduling.
The significant rise in Aurora Cannabis's stock price suggests strong investor confidence in the company's potential growth due to the regulatory change.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Canopy Growth's stock price rose by 15.35% following the announcement of marijuana rescheduling.
The substantial rise in Canopy Growth's stock price indicates strong market confidence in the company's future prospects under the new regulatory framework.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Curaleaf Holdings saw a 5.98% increase in its stock price following the announcement of marijuana rescheduling.
The rise in Curaleaf Holdings' stock price reflects positive market sentiment towards the company's future under the new regulatory environment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF saw a 7.54% increase in its stock price following the announcement of marijuana rescheduling.
The ETF's significant rise in price indicates strong investor confidence in the positive impact of the regulatory change on the cannabis industry.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tilray's stock price increased by 6.75% following the announcement of marijuana rescheduling.
The rise in Tilray's stock price indicates investor optimism about the company's growth prospects under the new regulatory framework.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF experienced a 5.41% increase in its stock price following the news of marijuana rescheduling.
The ETF's price increase reflects investor optimism about the future of cannabis stocks due to the regulatory change.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70