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It was mentioned that Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED;NYSE:CGC) and had a very bullish chart patterns and would likely breakout in January and CGC broke out today

Europe’s population dwarfs that of both Canada and the U.S combined and it is predicted that over the next 5 years the CBD industry will grow more than 400% through 2023 in Europe (source) that will make it the largest legal cannabis market in the world. This is a great opportunity for companies to enter and expand through Europe with far less competition than we’re seeing in the U.S. and Canada.

The cannabis market has continued to be a highlight for numerous catalysts as companies announce acquisitions, financings, and partnerships and this article provides a recap of corporate activities in the cannabis industry over the past month:

A recent United Nations report on drug use reveals drug trends around the world, including which countries have the highest rates of cannabis use. Check out the map.

What is the world’s most valuable cash crop? The answer is complicated as it boils down to key factors such as: total amount planted, the rate of yield, and the revenue per unit sold. It also depends on whether we are looking at the absolute value, or the most value per acre. Read on for the answer!

The consumption of illicit drugs and fighting the war on drugs is having an enormous economic impact on America. Prepare yourself for some very alarming numbers.

Drug addiction ravages the health of the body and mind, but it can also be ruinous to the wallet of an addict. In addition, substance abuse wreaks havoc on U.S. businesses, affecting workers’ health and productivity (2 in 3 addicts are employed and 1 in 12 users are full-time workers). This article looks at the financial costs of a typical drug habit, the cost of rehab, the cost to the economy at large and the cost to the average American in allotted taxes - ouch!

Rarely does a new investment sector appear virtually out of the blue, but this is what happened at the beginning of January 2014 as legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado became a reality giving investors a wealth of opportunities. We have just launched a new online service that provides detailed information on 219 publicly traded companies in the booming industries of cannabis/marijuana research, sales and distribution, as well as the myriad component industries that will accompany.