December 20, 2020 at 10:59 am
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The American cannabis industry is ending 2020 on a high note, with strong growth, easier access to equity and debt capital and expanding opportunities as more states legalize. There are now 9 multi-state operators with market caps above $1 billion, with more on the way through newly public companies that will begin trading in Q1. Investors are excited by the growth, and we are already seeing several companies use M&A to supplement strong organic growth. Some recent examples include Jushi Holdings, Trulieve and Ayr Strategies making acquisitions in Pennsylvania, Ayr Strategies also entering Ohio and Arizona through acquisitions, TerrAscend entering the Marylan
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Big changes lie ahead for the U.S. economy. Last week, the first emergency use authorization-approved coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine was administered to millions of frontline workers. Based on strong clinical efficacy from a couple of late-stage vaccine candidates, an end to the pandemic is now within sight.