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Psychedelics and Cannabis: A Look at the Converging Investment Landscape
Sheeba explores the growing convergence between the cannabis and psychedelics sectors. Both industries face similar regulatory hurdles and market development challenges. Investment opportunitiesβ¦
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Top 3 Undervalued Cannabis Stocks to Watch This Month
Sheeba highlights three cannabis stocks with significant upside potential. These companies show strong fundamentals, strategic growth initiatives, and favorable market positions, making themβ¦
Trulieve Q4 2025: Record Cash Flow Signals Market Strength
Trulieve Cannabis reports strong Q4 earnings with record cash flow generation, proving cannabis retail can thrive at scale.
GTI Boosts Borrowing by $50 Million
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) increased its borrowing capacity by $50 million, strengthening its balance sheet for growth and operations.
π° Today's News
Cannabis Quality Consistency: Why OGI’s Production Failures Matter More Than You Think
OGI’s recent batch quality issues (mold, contamination) signal deeper supply chain problems. Quality = premium margins. Quality issues = commoditization. Market tolerates OGI today because of scarcity. Post-consolidation? Quality = survival. OGI needs to fix this in 60 days or become acquisition target.
Cannabis Retail Real Estate: Location, Location, Regulationβand Why Rent Stays High Until 2028
Cannabis retail landlords charge 3-5x market rent for prime locations. Lack of banking = landlord holds all negotiating power. Post-Schedule III banking access removes landlord leverage. Rent compression = 200-400 bps margin improvement. Smart operators locking in 5-year leases now.
Federal vs State Cannabis Tax Arbitrage: The 280E Loophole Getting Tighter
IRC Section 280E eliminates deductions for cannabis sellers = effective 40%+ tax rates. Schedule III moves this to normal tax treatment. Smart operators already restructuring now. Those who wait to restructure post-Schedule III lose $5-50M in transition taxes.
Cannabis IP Strategy: Who Owns the Brands That Matter in 2026
Brands matter more as retail consolidates. Trulieve, Surterra, Verano control 60% of national mind-share. Independent cultivators building legacy strains = next acquisition targets. IP licensing will drive 20%+ of operator margins by 2028.
State Marijuana License Valuations: Why Colorado Licenses Worth 5x More Than California
Cannabis license arbitrage is dead, but regulatory clarity gap creates value gap. Colorado/Illinois licenses worth 4-6x face value. California licenses worth 1-2x due to supply glut. Market is pricing in 2027 Schedule III differently by state.
Cannabis Operator Balance Sheet Reality Check: Who Has Runway, Who Doesn’t
Q4 2025 cannabis operator balance sheets show clear winners/losers. GTI’s cash position = 2.1 years runway. SNDL burning $50M+ annually. CURLF restructuring aggressively. Implications for M&A wave hitting in 2H 2026.