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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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DEA Ditches High-Level Federal Health Meeting On Cannabis Research: Another Expression Of Distaste For Cannabis Rescheduling?
2024 Jun 06, 4:13pm | 609Officials from several federal health agencies convened this week at a conference aimed at exploring the landscape of cannabis science and policy challenges that researchers face in studying marijuana under ongoing federal prohibition. The event, organized by the National Center for Complementary...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ricky Williams on Highsman, Cannabis Advocacy, NFL Social Change — 'Cannabis Really Opened My Mind'
2024 Jun 05, 3:53pm | 1112In an exclusive interview with Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider, former NFL star Ricky Williams shared his remarkable journey from gridiron glory to becoming a prominent advocate for cannabis. Williams, best known for his illustrious football career and winning the Heisman Trophy, has...
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Ray Dalio's Blueprint For Success: Billionaire Investor Lists Out 5-Step Guide To Attain Your Goals
2024 Jun 02, 5:00pm | 984Ray Dalio, a titan in the world of investing and the founder of Bridgewater Associates, has distilled the essence of success into a 5-step process. Whether you're looking to climb the corporate ladder, enhance your personal life, or embark on a new venture, Dalio's principles offer a road map to...
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5 Things Nvidia's Jensen Huang Wants In Emails From His Employees
2024 Jun 01, 6:00am | 996Nvidia Corp. founder and CEO Jensen Huang is known as the "Godfather of GPU," but he got there thanks to sheer discipline and hard work. He has also emphasized in the past that he "embraces" pain to succeed in life, something that led him to wish "suffering" on Stanford graduates. But beyond his...
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5 Investment Lessons From Benjamin Graham's Book 'The Intelligent Investor,' Which Warren Buffett Called 'By Far The Best'
2024 May 30, 6:00am | 1039One of the most illustrious investors in American history, Benjamin Graham, is also known as the "Father of Value Investing." From an educator to an investor, Graham has inspired millions, including another legendary investor, Warren Buffett. In fact, Buffett idolizes Graham. He thinks Graham's...
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What's Going On With Robinhood Markets Stock On Wednesday?
2024 May 29, 7:46am | 344Robinhood Markets, Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock continued trading higher Wednesday after the company on Tuesday announced a new share buyback program, enabling it to buy back stock worth $1 billion. Earlier this month, Robinhood launched tiered margin rates for investors, ranging from 5.7% to 6.75%....
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Billionaire John Paulson, Who Made $20B Betting Against Housing Market, Advises On What To Do With Your $100K
2024 May 28, 6:30pm | 683The subprime mortgage crisis triggered a severe economic recession in 2008, but billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson made billions in this period. His bet against the U.S. housing market made him $20 billion richer. Paulson has since been biding his time and waiting for the next collapse to...
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Nvidia Now Worth More Than Tesla, Exxon, Walmart, Costco, Netflix, Intel, Disney And Pepsi Combined: The Rise Of An AI Powerhouse
2024 May 28, 5:53pm | 648Semiconductor giant NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) hit new all-time highs on Tuesday, with investors potentially even more bullish as news that Elon Musk could be building a supercomputer using Nvidia products circulates. What Happened: Nvidia shares closed up 7.13% to $1,140.59 on Tuesday, hitting new...
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California's Famous Cannabis Goes To Europe: Rescheduling Drives Demand For De-Risked, Pest-Free, Low-Cost Plants
2024 May 28, 5:50pm | 1105In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Kevin Brooks, CEO of Conception Nurseries, discussed his company's potential impact on the cannabis industry amid the anticipated federal rescheduling. Brooks, who began his professional career in Silicon Valley, transitioned to the Sacramento...
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JPMorgan's Release Top 10 Must-Read Summer Picks For Its High-Net-Worth Clientele
2024 May 28, 8:17am | 1883JP Morgan Private Bank has released its 25th annual summer reading list, a curated selection of books for its high-net-worth clients. The list, often seen as a book club for billionaires, includes titles on a range of topics from artificial intelligence to whiskey. “Our clients run the gamut...
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Ex-Teacher-Turned-Fund Manager's Bold Bet On Rising Rates Propels Turned A Small Pension Fund Into A Top Performer — Here's How
2024 May 27, 12:18am | 576A small Massachusetts pension fund has outperformed its peers, thanks to a bold move by its manager, a former schoolteacher. What Happened: The Plymouth County Retirement Association, a $1.4 billion pension fund, has seen a remarkable rise in its performance, landing it in the top 10% of U.S....
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Bill Gates Says It Took Him 'Far Too Long' To Learn This Lesson From Warren Buffett
2024 May 25, 1:34am | 587In a recent admission, Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates acknowledged that he could have learned a crucial lesson from his friend Warren Buffett much earlier in his career. What Happened: Gates, in a post on Meta Platforms Inc.'s Threads, revealed that he wished he had realized the importance...
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Early Retirement Pitfall: Man Faces Liquidity Crisis Despite $2.4M In 401(K)
2024 May 24, 11:15am | 610An early retiree found himself cash-poor despite having $2.4 million in his 401(k) account. What Happened: In his early 20s, Eric Cooper received advice to maximize his 401(k) contributions, which he followed diligently throughout his 25-year career. By the time he retired at 48, he had accumulated...
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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...