Here's Why Tilray, Aphria, Zynga Are Moving

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Here’s why shares of Tilray, Aphria and Zynga are moving Tuesday. 

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Shares of Tilray Inc TLRY are trading higher after announcing an agreement with Grow Pharma to import and distribute Tilray's medical cannabis products into the United Kingdom. This agreement allows Tilray to provide authorized U.K. patients with a locally maintained supply of medical cannabis solutions.

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Tilray engages in the research, cultivation, processing, and distribution of medical cannabis. The company offers its products to patients, physicians, pharmacies, governments, and hospitals; and for researchers for commercial purposes, as well as compassionate access and clinical research applications. 

Shares of Aphria Inc APHA are trading higher in sympathy with the news. Last month, our team reported Aphria and Tilray announced a merger to create the largest enterprise in the industry by revenue.

Shares of Zynga Inc ZNGA are trading higher on news that Electronic Arts Inc. EA plans to acquire Glu Mobile Inc. GLUU.

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Zynga develops, markets, and operates social games as live services in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.