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Tyler Brooks

Tyler Brooks

Markets & Business Reporter

Tyler Brooks covers the financial side of cannabis, from Wall Street investments to Main Street dispensaries. With an MBA from Wharton and five years at Bloomberg covering emerging markets, Tyler brings rigorous financial analysis to the cannabis industry. He tracks quarterly earnings, M&A activity, and investment trends, providing readers with actionable market intelligence. His weekly cannabis stocks roundup has become essential reading for industry investors.

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Former Coast Guard Officer's Texas Hemp Empire Faces Federal Crackdown

Former Coast Guard Officer's Texas Hemp Empire Faces Federal Crackdown

Former Coast Guard officer Lukas Gilkey built one of Texas' largest hemp companies after leaving drug interdiction. Now federal agencies threaten to ban the hemp-derived products his business depends on.

Q1 Earnings Take Backseat to Banking Reform Hopes in Cannabis Markets

Cannabis stock investors focused on federal banking reform and rescheduling prospects during Q1 earnings season, largely ignoring company financial results despite solid operational performance across major MSOs.

Ohio Cannabis Ballot Campaign Leaves Signature Gatherers Unpaid

Signature collectors working on an Ohio cannabis ballot initiative say they weren't paid for their work. The payment dispute highlights financial pressures facing grassroots cannabis campaigns.

Cannabis Users Share Strategies for Managing Unexpected Public Interactions

Cannabis Users Share Strategies for Managing Unexpected Public Interactions

Cannabis consumers share practical strategies for managing unexpected social interactions, from eye drops to breathing techniques, highlighting ongoing challenges in cannabis normalization despite widespread legalization.

NORML Pushes Federal Advocacy Despite State-Level Wins

NORML Pushes Federal Advocacy Despite State-Level Wins

NORML's Christopher Cano warns that state-level cannabis normalization masks unfinished federal reform work, as the organization refocuses advocacy on Capitol Hill priorities including banking access and rescheduling.

Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Target Alcohol Alternative Market

Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Target Alcohol Alternative Market

Hemp-derived THC beverages are targeting the alcohol alternative market with fast-acting formulations and hangover-free claims, as showcased at New Jersey's Cannabis Cup event.

Triploid Cannabis Gains Traction Among Outdoor Cultivators

Triploid Cannabis Gains Traction Among Outdoor Cultivators

Outdoor cannabis growers are testing triploid genetics—sterile plants that can't produce seeds—but field results show inconsistent performance despite the technology's promise to eliminate pollination risks.

Target Expands Hemp THC Drinks to 300+ Stores Ahead of Federal Ban

Target Expands Hemp THC Drinks to 300+ Stores Ahead of Federal Ban

Target is expanding hemp THC beverages to 300+ stores in Florida, Texas, and Illinois despite a federal ban potentially taking effect within six months—a move that raises questions about the retail giant's regulatory outlook.

Harvard Physician Targets Senior Cannabis Use in New Medical Guide

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Harvard Physician Targets Senior Cannabis Use in New Medical Guide

Harvard physician Dr. Peter Grinspoon published a medical guide for seniors using cannabis to reduce prescription drug dependence, targeting a demographic that's increased cannabis use 75% since 2019.

Cannabis Equity Markets Stall as Investor Confidence Wanes

Public cannabis stocks remain stuck in a trading range despite operational improvements at major operators, as regulatory uncertainty and limited institutional interest keep valuations depressed.

Women-Led Cannabis Brands Target Mother's Day Market Segment

Women-Led Cannabis Brands Target Mother's Day Market Segment

Three women-owned cannabis brands are marketing Mother's Day products, targeting a demographic that now represents 45% of legal market consumers and drove a 34% sales spike last Mother's Day weekend.

NECANN Boston Returns April 24-25 as Northeast Market Matures

NECANN Boston Returns April 24-25 as Northeast Market Matures

NECANN Boston returns to the Hynes Convention Center April 24-25, bringing together Northeast cannabis professionals as the region's markets mature and consolidation pressures mount.

Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Hits Legal Roadblock

Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Hits Legal Roadblock

Rhode Island's Cannabis Control Commission met Friday to discuss the federal court ruling that paused the state's marijuana licensing process, with officials exploring alternative paths forward despite having only nine adult-use dispensaries statewide.

Florida Cannabis Entrepreneur Lost $150K in License Lottery Before Finding Alternative Path

Florida Cannabis Entrepreneur Lost $150K in License Lottery Before Finding Alternative Path

After losing $150,000 in Florida's MMTC license lottery, GÜD Essence CEO Jasmine Johnson built a cannabis business through ancillary services—highlighting systemic barriers facing minority entrepreneurs in restrictive markets.

Hemp Entrepreneur Fires Back at Industry Critics, Blames Consolidation

Hemp Entrepreneur Fires Back at Industry Critics, Blames Consolidation

Hemp business owner John Grady argues regulatory pressure on hemp products isn't about consumer safety—it's about large cannabis operators using regulation to eliminate competition from smaller hemp companies.

Cannabis Processors Pivot to Minimal Processing as Clean Label Trend Gains Steam

Cannabis Processors Pivot to Minimal Processing as Clean Label Trend Gains Steam

Cannabis processors are shifting away from highly refined distillates and isolates toward minimally processed, whole-plant products as consumer demand for transparency and full-spectrum effects grows across the industry.

Trump Advisor Says Internal Resistance Stalling Cannabis Rescheduling

Trump Advisor Says Internal Resistance Stalling Cannabis Rescheduling

A Trump advisor reveals internal administration resistance is delaying marijuana rescheduling three months after the president's executive order, creating uncertainty for cannabis businesses awaiting tax relief.

WNBA Moves to Drop Cannabis Testing in New Labor Agreement

WNBA Moves to Drop Cannabis Testing in New Labor Agreement

The WNBA has agreed to eliminate marijuana testing for players in its new collective bargaining agreement, joining the NBA, NFL, and MLB in relaxing cannabis policies for professional athletes.

Hash-First Cultivation Reshapes Cannabis Breeding Priorities

Hash-First Cultivation Reshapes Cannabis Breeding Priorities

Cannabis cultivators are increasingly breeding strains specifically for hash production rather than flower sales, prioritizing resin quality and extraction yields over traditional bag appeal as concentrate markets expand.

Portland Cannabis Pioneer Harlee Case Bridges Music and Advocacy

Portland musician and cannabis advocate Harlee Case built inclusive cannabis spaces before corporate branding discovered female consumers. Now she's bringing that same ethos to her synth-pop project.

Colombia's Petro Calls for End to Cannabis Prohibition at UN

Colombian President Gustavo Petro told the UN that cannabis prohibition is outdated, distinguishing between marijuana as a "protest drug" and cocaine as the "drug of capital" while proposing alternatives to enforcement-based drug policy.

Ice Packs Launches 2-Gram Premium Blunts With Rosin and Diamond Infusion

Ice Packs Launches 2-Gram Premium Blunts With Rosin and Diamond Infusion

Ice Packs debuts 2-gram blunts infused with rosin, diamonds, and hash, targeting experienced consumers in the growing premium pre-roll market.

New Jersey Cannabis Chamber Shifts Focus to Established Operators

New Jersey Cannabis Chamber Shifts Focus to Established Operators

Beth Conway's New Jersey Cannabis Chamber refocuses on established operators as the state's market matures and competition intensifies among more than 100 licensed dispensaries.

Cannabis Growers Skip Vegetative Phase, Chase Higher Annual Yields

Cannabis Growers Skip Vegetative Phase, Chase Higher Annual Yields

Cannabis cultivators are eliminating the vegetative growth phase entirely, flipping plants directly into flowering to maximize annual yields despite smaller individual harvests.