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Cannabis Concentrates Brands With Strong Growth: Acquisition Targets Amid Industry Consolidation
2024 Jul 13, 9:51am | 968Amid industry consolidation, identifying emerging brands in key markets is crucial for acquisitions and collaborations. While wholesale prices have risen, retailer margins have tightened, reducing profitability. Cannabis concentrates offer a way to premiumize offerings and improve margins in this...
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Electric Vehicle Lease For $19 A Month? Dealership In This State Has New Offer To Lure Customers
2024 Jul 08, 5:50pm | 603For consumers, one of the most important determining factors when it comes to buying a new vehicle is often price, which is a trend that is constantly monitored by the electric vehicle sector. One state may have a solution for increased adoption. What Happened: The state of Colorado is considered...
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PayPal's 'Unfair Contract Term' With Small Businesses That Led To Overcharging Ruled Out By Australian Court (Updated)
2024 Jul 05, 6:25am | 488Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from a PayPal spokesperson. In a recent development, the federal court of Australia has ruled that the local unit of PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) had an unfair term in its contracts with small businesses, leading to instances...
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AI Has 'The Hallmarks Of An Inflating Bubble,' Warns Veteran Wall Street Investor
2024 Jul 04, 3:18pm | 737Signs are emerging that the market boom surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) might be taking on the characteristics of a bubble. This warning comes from Wall Street veteran investor Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research, Inc., in a note to clients on July 4. “While we love the...
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From Lab Rats And Eyeballs To Cannabis: Scarlet Express CEO Discusses Closed-Loop Delivery, How To 'Survive In Chaos'
2024 Jul 04, 9:43am | 1431First, Claudia Post oversaw the safe delivery of eyeballs, kidneys and other organs. Today? Her specialty is cannabis. Most recently, she launched Scarlet Express with financial backing from Ben Sopranzetti, vice chair of the Department of Finance and Economics at Rutgers Business School. The...
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Lionel Messi's Hometown: Meet The Cannabis Cultivators, Breeders & Caregivers Scoring Goals For The Community
2024 Jul 02, 1:02pm | 880Lionel Messi, the football champion from Rosario, Argentina is known worldwide. Yet, few are aware of the thriving cannabis scene in his hometown. Rosario is a city known for its bustling port, thriving commerce, and vibrant agtech sector. It also has a dedicated community...
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900 Pre-Rolls Per Hour? Upgrade From Manual To Automatic Speeds Up Joint Production, Enhances Margins
2024 Jun 26, 3:44pm | 709As pre-rolls continue to dominate the cannabis market, companies are searching for strategies to enhance margins in an increasingly competitive landscape. RollPros' latest upgrade to the Blackbird machine, which now produces up to 900 pre-rolled cannabis joints per hour, presents a...
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Is Old School Better? How Nostalgia Cannabis' Vintage Strains Are Reshaping Cannabis Markets
2024 Jun 25, 8:59pm | 1169This article is part of Benzinga Cannabis' series ‘Cultivator Chronicles,' which focuses on the latest trends, developments and major players in the cannabis cultivation. Stay tuned as we dig into the world of cannabis growers and their contributions to this rapidly expanding...
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Up-To-The-Minute Market Data Drives Profits For Cannabis Retailers & Investors: Here's How To Get Instant Updates
2024 Jun 20, 9:10am | 491Daily Market Insights To stay competitive in the cannabis market, retailers and investors require immediate access to the latest data to adapt pricing, and inventory strategies and analyze real-time company performance. Starting July 2, BDSA, a cannabis market intelligence provider will begin...
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Jeff Bezos-Backed Perplexity CEO Criticizes Google's Ad-Heavy Model: 'It Ended Up Going The Same Path As Yahoo'
2024 Jun 11, 4:35am | 668Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine supported by Amazon‘s Jeff Bezos and frequently used by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, highlights concerns over Google‘s ad-heavy model. The CEO of the AI search engine cites decreasing engagement and a growing desire for more direct, user-centric...
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From Legacy Grower To Lab Leader: Sean Stidacks' DIY Journey In Cannabis Tissue Culture
2024 Jun 07, 4:26pm | 983In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Sean Stidacks, founder of Stidacks Genetics, shared his journey as a self-taught entrepreneur making waves in the cannabis industry. Originally from North Carolina, Sean moved to Rhode Island to pursue his passion for cannabis cultivation legally....
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Alibaba's New Strategy: Targeting Small Businesses In The US And Europe
2024 Jun 07, 2:19am | 622Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is expanding its global reach by launching new services aimed at small businesses in the U.S. and Europe. On Thursday, Alibaba introduced “Alibaba Guaranteed,” a service designed to offer more reliable delivery dates, secure payments, and streamlined dispute...
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Silicon Island Rising: A Tiny Mediterranean Nation Wants To Be The Next Big AI Hub — The Startup Density Is Already 50% Higher Than America's
2024 May 27, 6:05am | 607Malta, a small Mediterranean island, is positioning itself as a significant player in the AI industry. What Happened: The island nation, known for attracting wealthy tourists, is leveraging artificial intelligence to automate tasks, enhance education, and address traffic congestion. Malta aims to...
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Startup Jobs Today Mean Networking With Tomorrow's Industry Leaders, Says Paul Graham: 'In Ten Years They'll Be Running Everything, Even If The Startup Tanks'
2024 May 24, 7:10am | 619Paul Graham, the renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of Y Combinator, has voiced his opinion on why it’s more beneficial to work for a startup than a large corporation, even if the startup doesn’t succeed. What Happened: Graham recently shared his thoughts on the matter on X. He...
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Want To Start A Business? Now Might Be The Best Time For Startups In Decades
2024 May 15, 10:37am | 398Now may be as good a time as ever for entrepreneurs looking to start businesses despite the high-interest rate environment. The proliferation of work-from-home technology, artificial intelligence and a strong labor market are encouraging signs for hopeful start-ups looking to find their footing in...