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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...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Marijuana rescheduling could permit CBD from hemp in tobacco, but not weed! A recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has ignited discussions about the potential for incorporating hemp-...

On Tuesday, U.S. markets closed with mixed results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average remained nearly unchanged at 42,924.89, while the S&P 500 slipped slightly by 0.05% to 5,851.20. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.2%, finishing at 18,573.13. Despite the overall market performance, certain stocks...

Cannabis and hallucinogen consumption among U.S. adults maintained historically high levels in 2023, according to the latest findings from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey. The survey, which tracks substance use behaviors and attitudes, revealed that the prevalence of...

Investors navigating the dynamic tobacco industry often find themselves at a crossroads with two major players: Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) and British American Tobacco PLC (NYSE:BTI) aka BAT. As global trends, regulations and consumer preferences evolve, strategic insights into Altria and BAT are...

A Chinese marathon runner nicknamed the “Smoking Brother” completed a 26-mile race in about three and a half hours only to be disqualified for chain-smoking the entire way. What Happened: According to a DailyMail report, a 52-year-old Chinese man named “Uncle Chen” completed...

As concerns rise over the increasing use of vapes among non-smokers and the younger generation, the vaping industry is facing potential regulatory scrutiny. Governments worldwide are contemplating restrictions on disposable vape sales, putting the future of the industry in limbo. What Happened: A...

In a recent development, the American Cancer Society has widened its lung cancer screening guidelines. This change could potentially result in an additional five million U.S. adults being screened each year. What Happened: As reported by Fortune, the American Cancer Society has revised its lung...

The chart explores the capital intensity of cannabis compared to four other industries thought to be likely suitors for cannabis companies upon federal legalization: Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, and Consumer Products. In the chart, the cannabis group comprises the nine MSOs with...

"We're not going to stand by as bad actors are profiting off the sale of illegal products that are addicting our nation's youth," declared Brian King, director of the FDA's Tobacco Center, signaling a new era of regulatory action against the vaping industry....

Key Takeaways: Huabao’s chairman Zhu Linyao reappeared last week after more than a year under house arrest The tobacco flavoring company’s CFO Choy Man Har was detained just days later by Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog By Edith Terry When it comes to feasting on China...

In a twist that intersects law, politics and personal choices, attorneys representing President Joe Biden's son Hunter have raised a thought-provoking argument before the Justice Department. Citing a recent federal court ruling on gun rights for individuals who consume marijuana, they...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo. Sweden seeks to eradicate smoking by means of snus, a product that contains tobacco but without combustion. In the U.S., it is basically known as nicotine pouches. The smoking rate in Sweden is the lowest in Europe (between 5 and 6%) and the percentage is...

Washington Considers Special Session To Prevent Drug Decriminalization Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers are considering a special session to address decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances after lawmakers failed to pass a bill in the regular session. As...

A recent poll showed that Americans prefer legal cannabis over legal tobacco. This societal shift comes as no surprise, given the regulatory changes and widespread acceptance of marijuana. According to Pew Research, 59% of American adults believe marijuana should be legal for both medical and...