Jeff Siegel

Cannabis operators tell Benzinga that there is much to be thankful for as the United States heads into Thanksgiving this year. Dozens of sources cited a range of subjects they're thankful for, including the eroding stigma against the plant, growing sectors and state marketplaces...

In a little over one year, the psychedelics industry has experienced exponential growth. With more than 40 public companies and 6 listed on the Nasdaq, investors looking to bet on the “psychedelic renaissance” have a host of alternatives from which to choose.  “In this...

It’s sad to say, but it seems like the only time we pay attention to the addiction problem in this country is when someone famous overdoses. Such is the case with DMX, who I would argue is one of the most unique and gifted rappers ever. His abrasive voice, his cut-to-the-bone lyrics, and his...

Psychedelics stocks got a nice boost in November after voters in Washington D.C. and the state of Oregon voted to decriminalize psychedelics.   And that led some analysts to suggest that the psychedelics market will now play out the same way the cannabis market played out - rewarding early...

Welcome to another issue of Bulls and Bud of the Week. Changing The Cannabis Game With Growing Talent One of the main reasons I’ve long been an advocate of legalization is because I abhor the war on drugs. This was a war that was started in the 1930s by a man named Harry J. Anslinger, who...

Welcome to another issue of Bulls and Bud of the Week. An Under-the-Radar Play on Mexican Weed Pretty soon, the U.S. will be sandwiched between two countries that enjoy the health, social, and economic benefits of legal cannabis. Canada took the plunge last year, and before the end of this year,...

It’s been a while since I posted a Bulls and Bud piece. And I’m not certain it’s even a good time to post one now. After all, are there any bulls left in the cannabis space? It’s been an absolute brutal year for cannabis stocks. Although, in all fairness, we essentially had...

Welcome to the latest installment of "Bulls and Bud," a column where we take a look at some of the most promising stocks and brands in the legal cannabis industry. Halo Labs Back in February, I introduced you to a company called Halo Labs (OTC: AGEEF). This is an Oregon-based manufacturer...

Last week, Forbes published an article on Redman, a rapper best known for being part of the early crew of Def Jam records — and for his collaborations with massive names in hip hop including Method Man, 2Pac, and Eminem. Redman and Method Man are working on their own cannabis brand....

Welcome to the latest installment of "Bulls and Bud," a column where we take a look at some of the most promising stocks and brands in the legal cannabis industry. Captiva Verde Last week, Captiva Verde Land Corp (OTC: CPIVF) acquired Solargram Farms Corporation, which is a producer...

Welcome to the latest installment of "Bulls and Bud," a column where we take a look at some of the most promising stocks and brands in the legal cannabis industry. True Leaf Medicine Last week, Elixinol (OTC: ELLXF) snapped up a 25-percent stake in Altmeds, a company that makes CBD...

The Cannaramic Online Summit announces a lineup of over 25 cannabis experts and leaders from the panoramic of the cannabis world. In the first summit of its kind in the cannabis industry, The Cannaramic Online Summit announced today a diverse and stellar lineup of the leading voices in the cannabis...

The cannabis world received mixed news last week. On the one hand, the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor of a bill that would allow marijuana businesses to work with banks and credit unions, the SAFE Banking Act, allowing it to advance to the House floor. On the other hand, the...

Whether you want to call it a resignation or a firing, the outcome is the same: Jeff Sessions is no longer the attorney general of the United States. And, with him, many expect, the federal government’s strong opposition to cannabis legalization could depart as well. Benzinga reached out to...

Canada is buzzing after the legalization of recreational cannabis, with long lines at the few retailers already open, a supply shortage, impaired driving fears, people taking to the streets in joy ...  But what does legalization mean for the Canadian economy? How much is the market...