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Tue
27
Nov

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) a better RRSP bet today?

The pullback in the Canadian market has hit all sectors across the TSX Index. This is providing investors with a broad choice of top stocks that are now trading well below their highs for the year.

Let’s take a look at Toronto-Dominion Bank(TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canopy Growth Corp(TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) to see if one is attractive today for your RRSP portfolio.

Tue
27
Nov

Namaste Technologies takes $250,000 stake in Kief Cannabis

Cannabis e-commerce operator Namaste Technologies Inc (CVE:N) (OTCQB:NXTTF) has unveiled an investment of $250,000 in Kief Cannabis, a Manitoba-based craft cannabis producer.

Namaste’s funding comes in exchange for 46,729 class B shares of Kief at a cost of $5.35 per share and gives it a 3% stake in Kief, based on an $8.1 million valuation.

Tue
27
Nov

Searches for cannabis jobs 4 times higher than summer of 2017

Job-seeker interest spiked ahead of legalization of marijuana

On Oct. 17 marijuana became legal in Canada, and the Canadian cannabis industry has exited the black market and is making some legal green. As hiring plans continue to evolve for companies within this industry, increased media buzz surrounding the sector has caught the attention of Canadian job seekers.

Mon
26
Nov

Better marijuana stock: CannTrust Holdings vs. Aurora Cannabis

Legal recreational marijuana sales in Canada haven't had the effect on stock prices that investors had been hoping for. Shares of CannTrust Holdings (NASDAQOTH:CNTTF) and Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB) have tumbled 37% and 44%, respectively since the rollout began, and careful shoppers are wondering which is a better deal at recent prices.

Although the path to cannabis riches is going to be a lot more complicated than many investors expected, these two players could have what it takes. Here's a closer look at both to find out which is the better stock now.

Mon
26
Nov

Better marijuana stock: Cronos Group vs. Constellation Brands

If you're looking to invest in marijuana stocks, one of the first decision you'll have to make is whether to buy a pure-play marijuana stock or a stock with ties to the cannabis industry but a primary focus in another industry. One top example of the former category is Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON). A good example of the latter is Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ).

So far in 2018, Cronos Group has turned in a better performance than Constellation has. But the future is more important than the past when it comes to investing. Which of these two stocks is the better pick now? Here's how Cronos Group and Constellation Brands compare.

Mon
26
Nov

Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth can't enter the huge U.S. Market -- but these 2 Canadian marijuana stocks already have

Poor Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB) and Canopy Growth(NYSE:CGC). They're the two biggest marijuana producers in the world in terms of capacity. They've both built major operations in Canada, Europe, and across the world. But neither of the companies can do business in the biggest marijuana market of all -- the U.S.

Mon
26
Nov

Better marijuana stock: Aphria vs. KushCo Holdings

Other than being marijuana stocks, Aphria (NYSE:APHA) and KushCo Holdings (NASDAQOTH:KSHB) might not appear to have much in common. The two companies focus on different segments of the cannabis industry supply chain. They focus on different geographical markets. One of these stocks -- KushCo -- has generated a nice gain so far in 2018. Aphria is down significantly year to date.

Both Aphria and KushCo Holdings offer the potential for solid returns over the long run. But which is the better buy right now?

Mon
26
Nov

Ambitious vision for Terra Tech Corp

Terra Tech Corp (OTCMKTS: TRTC) – is a really exciting company that has its supporters and its detractors especially after the last quarterly report but nobody can dispute the incredible transformation that has taken place with Terra Tech over the last few years led by founder and CEO Derek Peterson. When TRTC first hit the OTCBB 5 years ago the Company had big plans but no revenues and no real business just like so many other over the counter cannabis stocks of the day. That is certainly not that case now with Terra Tech; last quarter aside Terra Tech has made something of itself.

Mon
26
Nov

Cannabis industry eyeing female investors, customers as market expands

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, there's a growing desire to tailor products and services to a demographic group that hasn't typically been part of the industry in the past — women. 

This weekend's Cannabis and Hemp Expo in Ottawa includes seminars on everything from cooking with cannabis to promoting cannabis wellness products. It also features a panel on female participation in the industry. 

Bridget Hoffer, co-founder of Marigold Marketing and PR, said there's plenty of space for women in the brand-new market.

"The cannabis industry is becoming a driver on the global stage," she said. "Women across Canada are jumping in because they don't want to stand back. They want to be part of it."

Fri
23
Nov

Is it time to buy Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) stock?

Cannabis stocks have given back much of the big gains they racked up in recent months, which has investors wondering which marijuana companies might be attractive buys today.

Let’s take a look at Canopy Growth(TSX:WEED)(NYSE:WEED) to see if it deserves to be in your portfolio.

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