Report: Cannabis Excise Taxes Totaled Over $3.5 Billion Across 30 U.S. States Last Year
U.S. Census Bureau reports $3.55B in state cannabis excise taxes across 30 states, highlighting the economic footprint o…
Read more →Pelorus Capital Is Potentially Perilous
Analyze Pelorus Capital's position in cannabis finance and what lender instability means for dispensary and brand operat…
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Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Surpass $10B Mark
Massachusetts adult-use cannabis sales top $10 billion. Market maturity demands strict compliance, sharp branding, and o…
Read more →What Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is really about
Analysis of Curaleaf's hostile takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis, exploring the financial drivers, debt structures, and m…
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States Have Earned Over $15 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue In The Last 5 Years, ‘And The Numbers Keep Growing,’ New Federal Report Says
U.S. Census Bureau reports states earned over $15 billion in legal cannabis tax revenue over five years, with $3.5 billi…
Read more →Can South Africa challenge Canada for global cannabis export dominance?
South African producers emerge to challenge Canada's global cannabis export dominance by competing on strict standards a…
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Delaware Sets Monthly Cannabis Sales Record, But Falls Short of Projections
Delaware cannabis sales hit a record $5.6M in July, yet lag behind projections as the market awaits new retail store ope…
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Massachusetts Hits $10 Billion In Recreational Marijuana Sales As Vote On Ballot Measure To Roll Back Legalization Approaches
Massachusetts recreational cannabis sales surpass $10 billion as the state approaches a crucial ballot vote on the futur…
Read more →Delaware cannabis sales hit record in July, trail projections
Delaware cannabis sales hit record highs in July, but licensing delays and high prices continue to trail projections and…
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Aurora Cannabis Urges Shareholders to Reject Curaleaf’s Hostile Takeover
Aurora Cannabis urges shareholders to reject Curaleaf's hostile takeover bid, highlighting its debt-free status and stro…
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California Gov. Says Cannabis Taxes Have Generated $8.4B in Revenue
California reports $8.4B in total cannabis tax revenue, with Q2 2026 reaching $261.7M. Analysis of state market data for…
Read more →Three States, Three Ban Rates, One Lesson About Reading Them
Analyze how state cannabis ban rates mislead operators. Learn why local population, zoning, and revenue sharing matter m…
Read more →California cannabis sales recover from earlier slump
California cannabis sales stabilize at $1.013 billion in Q2, offering a steady outlook for dispensaries and brands navig…
Read more →Cannabis Stocks Are Lagging
Cannabis stocks continue to lag amid capital constraints and federal reform delays. Read our business summary for dispen…
Read more →Has convenience became the deciding factor in cannabis sales?
Convenience drives cannabis sales as consumers favor disposable vapes, infused pre-rolls, and pouches. Learn what this m…
Read more →Has convenience become the deciding factor in cannabis sales?
Explore how convenience is driving cannabis sales shifts, from disposable vapes to new pouch formats, and what it means …
Read more →Supply shortages, licensing delays slow Kentucky’s MMJ market
Kentucky medical marijuana market struggles with supply shortages and licensing delays, leaving only 39 open businesses …
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Canada Sets Monthly Cannabis Sales Record, Surpasses California as World’s Largest Legal Market
Canada surpasses California in June sales, becoming the world's largest legal cannabis market with $374.5M USD in revenu…
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The cannabis market is complex, fragmented, and highly sensitive to regulatory change. Wholesale flower prices, retail price compression, tax burden analysis, investment trends, and market share data give cannabis operators the intelligence they need to price products competitively and plan for growth. Market news covers publicly traded cannabis companies, venture capital activity, SPAC transactions, and state-level revenue data that provides a macro view of where the industry is heading.
Price compression remains one of the most significant challenges facing cannabis operators. As more states legalize and supply increases, wholesale and retail prices have declined sharply in mature markets. Understanding pricing trends in comparable markets helps dispensaries and brands plan inventory, negotiate vendor contracts, and set pricing strategies. Meanwhile, premium products — including branded accessories, pre-rolls, and concentrates — continue to command higher margins than commodity flower.
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