Aaron Grey

Large global tobacco companies are investing in and partnering with cannabis companies with eyes set on future growth for the sector. Industry experts shared the reasons why the cannabis sector is attractive to tobacco companies during the 2025 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago....

As cannabis goes global, some of the world's largest companies are starting to show their hand. One of them is Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM), the world's biggest tobacco company by market cap and one of the most deliberate players in the cannabis space. While peers like Altria and...

“The fall of 280E will be the single most impactful moment for cannabis operators in decades,” said Aaron Grey, senior analyst at Alliance Global Partners, on Tuesday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. The panel, moderated by Claire Hanson, Member-in-Charge of the...

As the cannabis industry grows, hemp-derived THC beverages are gaining attention for their potential to reshape the market. With low-dose offerings that cater to consumer preferences, these beverages offer an alternative to alcohol, appealing to those seeking convenience and avoiding the effects of...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, scheduled for October in Chicago, is set to be a standout event in the cannabis industry calendar. This conference will feature an impressive roster of industry leaders and innovators, each bringing their own perspective to the forefront of cannabis...

For the first time in U.S. history, the number of people consuming cannabis daily or almost daily has overtaken those who drink alcohol with the same frequency, according to a new study published in the journal Society for the Study of Addiction. This landmark shift has substantial implications...

Cannabis companies led by teams who understand the importance of cash flow and how to work a balance sheet while keeping things "lean and mean" are "going to be the winners." That's according to Jessica Straw, EIR director at Progress Partners, who joined the Benzinga...

The cannabis industry is poised for some serious growth owing to the historic clearance of the SAFER Banking Act by the Senate’s Banking Committee. Trulieve (OTCMKTS: TCNNF) CEO Kim Rivers couldn’t be clearer facing Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference audience on Wednesday,...

"Even if you don’t get the federal catalyst, you’re going to have some potential state catalyst as well," said Aaron Grey, CFA, CPA, managing director and head of consumer research at A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, during the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in...

"Since 2010, cannabis use among ages 21-29 is up 55%, while alcohol use is down 11%. This isn't just a trend, it's a multi-decade growth opportunity." This is the conviction of Aaron Grey of Alliance Global Partners, who recently shed light on the promising future of the cannabis...

Cannabis is "not a one-year thing," it's a "multi-decade growth opportunity," Aaron Grey, head of consumer research at A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, told a full room of attendees gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Tuesday in Miami Beach...