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newsweek.com - Jasmine Laws - Is Donald Trump reclassifying marijuana? What to know
Is Donald Trump reclassifying marijuana? What to know
Newsweek

President Donald Trump could be getting closer to reclassifying marijuana, which would loosen federal regulations by placing it in the same group as some common prescription painkillers, according to a report by the Washington Post, citing sources…

investopedia.com - Bill McColl - Marijuana Stocks Are Soaring Friday on Anticipation Trump Could Soon Make This Change
Marijuana Stocks Are Soaring Friday on Anticipation Trump Could Soon Make This Change
Investopedia

President Donald Trump could reportedly issue an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance as soon as Monday. The news sent shares of companies in the marijuana industry skyrocketing Friday. Cannabis stocks surged Friday…

thehill.com - Liz Peek, opinion contributor   - Marijuana use under the microscope: Could your state revoke legal weed?
Marijuana use under the microscope: Could your state revoke legal weed?
The Hill

Here's some good news: Residents of Massachusetts want to roll back recreational marijuana use in their state. Just when you thought that none of the Democrat-embraced initiatives damaging our country — eliminating cash bail, dumbing down…

zerohedge.com - Tyler Durden - Trump Poised To Greatly Ease Federal Marijuana Regulation
Trump Poised To Greatly Ease Federal Marijuana Regulation
Zero Hedge

In a move seen as long overdue by many people on both sides of America's left-right political divide, President Trump is expected to use an executive order to dramatically reduce federal restrictions on marijuana. The order, which may come in the…

cnbc.com - Alex Harring - Cannabis stocks surge on reports Trump will reclassify marijuana; Tilray jumps 28%
Cannabis stocks surge on reports Trump will reclassify marijuana; Tilray jumps 28%
CNBC

President Donald Trump will significantly ease federal restrictions on marijuana and change its classification, according to the Washington Post and Axios. Cannabis stocks surged following the report. Tilray Brands jumped by more than double…

fastcompany.com - Michael Grothaus - Cannabis stocks surge on Trump's rumored Schedule 3 marijuana change. How high can pot shares get?
Cannabis stocks surge on Trump's rumored Schedule 3 marijuana change. How high can pot shares get?
Fast Company

Multiple news reports this week said that President Trump is expected to reclassify marijuana's drug scheduling, which would lessen restrictions on its use and potentially allow companies that operate in the cannabis space to increase business.

investors.com - KIT NORTON - Donald Trump Lifts These Marijuana Stocks On Reports He's Poised To Loosen Federal Restrictions
Donald Trump Lifts These Marijuana Stocks On Reports He's Poised To Loosen Federal Restrictions
Investor's Business Daily

Marijuana stocks spun higher before Friday's stock market, rallying on reports President Donald Trump aims to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, Plans call for cutting oversight of marijuana products to the same level as some ordinary…

ibtimes.co.uk - Bernadette B. Tixon - Trump Eyes Marijuana Reclassification as GOP Backing Drops in New Polling
Trump Eyes Marijuana Reclassification as GOP Backing Drops in New Polling
International Business Times UK

President Donald Trump appears ready to take on federal marijuana laws with an executive order that could land on his desk as soon as next week. But here is the twist: his own party seems to be having second thoughts about cannabis legalisation…

oregoncatalyst.com - In the news - Marijuana sees 70% price drop
Marijuana sees 70% price drop
The Oregon Catalyst

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, On one hand, supply of cannabis has broken new records, while on the other, prices continue to drop. The law of supply and demand has taken hold in the Oregon cannabis market, which saw record harvests…

axios.com - Herb Scribner - Trump signals marijuana pivot. Here's how federal and state cannabis laws work
Trump signals marijuana pivot. Here's how federal and state cannabis laws work
Axios

President Trump suggested he'll loosen federal restrictions on marijuana use, something many Democrats and advocates have been pushing to happen for years. Why it matters: Marijuana's reclassification would not only be one of Trump's most popular…

insightcrime.org - Christopher Newton - Corruption Looms Over Record Marijuana Seizure in Paraguay
Corruption Looms Over Record Marijuana Seizure in Paraguay
InSight Crime

Forty police officers are under investigation after Paraguay's anti-drug unit made a record-breaking marijuana seizure, in a case that underscores how endemic corruption has historically frustrated anti-trafficking operations and sowed distrust…

bloomberg.com - Charles Gorrivan - Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous
Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous
Bloomberg

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward…

bloomberg.com - Stock Movers: Broadcom, Lululemon, Cannabis Stocks
Stock Movers: Broadcom, Lululemon, Cannabis Stocks
Bloomberg

Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…

247wallst.com - Joel South - Stock Market Live December 12: Trump to Ease Marijuana Regulation, S&P 500 (VOO) Flat
Stock Market Live December 12: Trump to Ease Marijuana Regulation, S&P 500 (VOO) Flat
24/7 Wall St

President Trump plans to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug in January. Simplifying and easing the rules surrounding weed could take several more months. Annuities today are more compelling than they have been in years. It's possible to…

cnbc.com - Alex Harring - This time feels different': One cannabis investment insider thinks the industry will keep rallying following the latest reports of regulatory changes
This time feels different': One cannabis investment insider thinks the industry will keep rallying following the latest reports of regulatory changes
CNBC

A big rally in cannabis stocks Friday on reports that the administration my revamp marijuana's Federal drug classification may herald the start of a new bull run, according to Tim Seymour, founder of Seymour Asset Management. A source told CNBC…

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