Vivien Azer

A new report by TD Cowen analyst Vivien Azer unveils a shift in consumer behavior, spotlighting the clash between legal cannabis and alcohol sales. "Alcohol sales in legal cannabis states underperformed by 100-150 bps over the past five years," revealed Azer. See Also: As Cannabis...

Cowen Group has discontinued coverage of the cannabis sector following its acquisition by TD Bank Group (TSX: TD) (NYSE: TD) on Wednesday. "Post Cowen's acquisition by TD, we are no longer covering securities relating to US multi-state operators in the cannabis sector a spokesman for...

Lack of access to conventional financial sources for cannabis companies is the main issue facing cannabis entrepreneurs. Banks won't make loans to cannabis business owners because of federal law. As a result, businesses like Verano Holdings Corp (OTC: VRNOF) and Cresco Labs Inc (OTC: CRLBF) are...

What are the best cannabis stocks to invest in right now? Although we would all love to boast this knowledge, it is impossible to have an answer with 100% certainty. Fortunately for all pot stocks investors out there, there are professionals whose job is to analyze and make an assessment on this...

In times of regulatory uncertainty, inflation and stock market volatility, defining an investment strategy can be a wicked problem. Estimating the future of how cannabis stocks can profit from market trends requires experience, a holistic perspective, good information and an...

With support for legal marijuana at an all-time high, legal cannabis states will generate $25 billion in sales in 2021, according to Vivien Azer, managing director and senior research analyst at Cowen, a provider of investment banking services. Azer, who specializes in beverages, tobacco ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday to allow banks to provide services to cannabis companies in states where it is legal. Republicans are increasingly warming up to adult-use cannabis legalization given the jobs and tax revenue opportunities, Cowen Inc. analyst...

Shares of Sam Adams' parent Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE: SAM) are up in 2020 and not strictly due to beer sales, Cowen analyst Vivien Azer said Monday on CNBC's "Power Lunch." Hard Seltzer: Hard seltzer has become a hot-selling alcoholic beverage item that is lifting Boston...

Some of the most high-profile cannabis analysts shared their insights in a thrilling discussion about trends, strategies and forecasts at the Virtual Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Alan Brochstein, the founder of 420 Investor and New Cannabis Ventures, led the discussion. Cresco, Green Thumb...

Vivien Azer will provide some insight on the latest industry trends on June 1 at Benzinga's Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference. She will be a featured speaker at 1:45 p.m. EST. A lot has changed since 2014, when Colorado's legal cannabis market — both medical and recreational...

Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE: ACB) shares are on a roll yet again, this time in reaction to its announcement that it is entering the U.S. market through an M&A deal.  The Aurora Cannabis Analysts Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Pablo Zuanic maintained an Overweight rating on Aurora...

Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST) is seeing pressure from the viral popularity of its competitor, Bang. The Analyst Cowen analyst Vivien Azer downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform and lowered her price target from $69 to $65. The Thesis Highly popular energy drink, Bang, is...

Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE: SAM) shares were moving higher Thursday after the company received an analyst upgrade on the strength of its red-hot hard seltzer, Truly. The Analyst Cowen analyst Vivien Azer upgraded Boston Beer Co. from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price...

Several Wall Street analysts have come out bullish on cannabis stocks in recent months, but one analyst said Monday that Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE: ACB) is the clear top choice in the sector.  The Analyst Cowen analyst Vivien Azer reiterated an Outperform rating on Aurora with a CA$15 ($...

Cowen's recently concluded Cannabis Summit covered a myriad of topics ranging from clean cultivation; domestic and international growing; and the convergence of cannabis and culture. In a new report, analyst Vivien Azer highlighted some key takeaways from the Toronto event. What Happened "...