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ThursdayNov 08, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Distinguishes Itself as Power Player in the Expanding CBD Space

Related Editorial The growing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD), a powerful but nonpsychoactive cannabinoid found in plants of the cannabis family such as industrial hemp, has a lot to do with consumer experience roundly validating the increasingly body of scientific evidence for CBD’s therapeutic value. CBD demand is increasing rapidly as consumers run ahead of the studies. Branding is key to capturing market share while formulation quality drives consumer loyalty. The global potential for the CBD market is immense and largely untapped. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) has taken several key steps to set itself up as…

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WednesdayNov 07, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Providing Compliant, Secure Payment Processing Solution to the Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial The legal cannabis industry, which anticipates massive growth over the next few years, is seeing constant innovation as companies move to provide essential services needed for that growth. The global cannabis industry, which was worth $7.7 billion in 2016, is expected to reach $65 billion by 2023. The industry’s upward trajectory is happening despite legal restrictions that have forced cannabis businesses to seek alternative payment solutions. These solutions are among many innovations in the sector, which has a strong strand of research and design. Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) (NETE Profile) recently launched a compliant, secure payment processing solution…

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MondayNov 05, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Broadens its Cannabis-related Portfolio

Related Editorial This year will see the largest U.S. hemp crop since changes to federal law created an avenue for production to start again, turning over decades of fallowed industry. Thousands of acres of hemp will be harvested across 19 states. Kentucky is seeing particularly good crops, due to near-perfect growing conditions over the summer. The main product taken from these crops will be cannabidiol (CBD) oil, used in a growing range of health and wellness products. Crop production is set to continue increasing in light of high demand and legal changes. Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is profiting…

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ThursdayNov 01, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Positions Itself to Tackle Various Segments of the Cannabis Market

Related Editorial Following a tumultuous month, cannabis continues to carve its own path rather than following the lead of other stocks. As the stock market plummeted earlier this month, cannabis companies stayed strong, buoyed up by legislative changes in Canada. The cannabis market appears set for continuing growth as it expands into expected sales worth billions of dollars across North America. While it still faces regulatory challenges in some locations, this market sector is preparing for corporate big players to move in. Companies with varied interests are moving into the cannabis sector, such as lifestyle business Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ:…

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MondayOct 29, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Increasing its Foothold in the Hydroponic Supplies Space

Related Editorial A growing market is supporting a wave of acquisitions and cross-company investments in the cannabis industry. Significant growth in the cannabis industry is supporting a range of multimillion-dollar investments. Some of these have taken the form of acquisitions, as innovators evolve into established companies. Others are cross-company investments, some within the sector and some from outside. Profits are coming not just from cannabis itself but from support services, with companies profiting from pick-and-shovel plays. One of the companies making a pick-and-shovel play is Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), which is expanding its position in cultivation supplies through…

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FridayOct 26, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Set to Capitalize on Impending Legal Changes in the Cannabis Space

Related Editorial Legal changes could soon make transacting business easier for the cannabis industry. Reports indicate that the president plans to reform cannabis laws, making commerce easier for businesses working in states with legal markets. Reforming the law could improve the position of companies working with cannabidiol (CBD) as a food additive and industrial hemp. Hemp and CBD are now large segments of the cannabis sector. These anticipated legal changes are part of a wider international shift. One of the companies that may benefit from changes in the United States is Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile),…

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ThursdayOct 25, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Delivers Comprehensive Online Directory for the Marijuana Sector

Related Editorial In the recent broad stock market sell-off, one sector resisted the market plunge. Cannabis stocks shined during the market rout. Global cannabis market is expected to exceed $146 billion by 2025. Cannabis market analysts predict CAGR of 34.6 percent during next seven years. Cannabis markets spawn dynamic ancillary businesses. Multiple marijuana stocks shined in the sea of red during mid-October’s rout, racking up gravity-defying gains. The sizzling sector is sending signals of being uncorrelated with markets that are driven by the imperatives of institutional traders. Being untethered from the vagaries of institutional intentions is most likely advantageous for…

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ThursdayOct 25, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Seizing Opportunity in North American Cannabis Market

Related Editorial All eyes are on Canada and the burgeoning North American cannabis market as the flood gates open and nationwide recreational legalization north of the U.S. border throws the recent $47.3 billion by 2027 forecast from Arcview Market Research into clear relief. Historic end of cannabis prohibition creates unprecedented market forces CBD could outpace broader market Direct selling in the digital age more relevant than ever Overlapping cultural vectors among core wellness and cannabis consumers Biopharma potential immense, nutritional potential immediately accessible commercially Already running hot at $9.2 billion last year, the North American cannabis market appears to be…

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WednesdayOct 24, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTC: LXRP) Patented Technology Enables Cannabis Consumption without Smoking

Related Editorial Legal changes in Canada are creating an ideal base for cannabis companies, which are shifting their focus away from smoking. As the first G20 nation to make recreational cannabis legal, Canada is creating an opportunity for its cannabis companies to become global leaders. Analysis shows that the global cannabis market is larger than expected — and set to keep growing. Many new consumers prefer not to smoke their cannabis, leading to a shift towards cannabis-derived food and drinks. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has developed patented technology that helps make cannabis available to nonsmokers;…

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FridayOct 19, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Hemp Production

Related Editorial As the cannabis market continues to grow, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) are occupying an increasingly large share of the escalating industry. Hemp, the form of cannabis without psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is an important part of the cannabis market. Hemp is common in many health and wellness products. Total sales of hemp-derived products are expected to exceed $1 billion this year. Some industry experts expect hemp products to soon exceed marijuana for their share of the cannabis industry. Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is taking advantage of this shift by making a heavy investment in hemp production. Medical…

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