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With the global CBD movement supercharged by the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, cannabis and beverage companies alike are officially beginning to launch CBD-infused products in the U.S. market.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. released its quarterly results on Monday, and there was certainly a lot of red on them. Here's a quick breakdown.

Namaste Technologies Inc. declined sharply after news hit that it was letting go of its CEO Sean Dollinger. Initially, allegations of wrongdoing were raised by a short seller, which led to an internal investigation being done by The Company.

In 2018, when Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan merged with Agrium Inc. to form Nutrien Ltd., the ticker symbol 'POT' became available to use. Naturally, with the cannabis industry taking off and generating a lot of excitement, many companies were vying to use the symbol. And due to the significant interest in the symbol, the Canadian exchanges did the only thing they deemed reasonable: hold a lottery.

Canada's cannabis retail sector lacks imagination -- but a handful of forward-thinking Canadian marijuana producers are about to change that.

National Access Cannabis Corp. plans to be a big player in the retail landscape and their early quarterly results are a good indication that things are on the right track.

Last month, Green Growth Brands Inc (CNSX:GGB) expressed interest in acquiring Canadian cannabis giant Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA). While many people questioned the seriousness of it, Green Growth seems determined to prove otherwise as it is making a second bid for the stock.

Just last month, the U.S. made a big move in passing the Farm Bill, which legalized cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp. While it didn't mean that all CBD would be legalized, it was still a significant step for cannabis companies as it now paves a way for them to sell some types of CBD products. Here are a few companies involved in the space.

Last year, we saw some of the big name cannabis stocks opt to list on the U.S. exchanges as they looked to build credibility while also trying to draw in more investments. However, along with that came a lot more scrutiny and expectations from analysts.

Green Growth Brands Ltd (CNSX:GGB) announced that it was intending to purchase Canadian pot producer Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) in a takeover attempt.

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced that it would be working with Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (NYSE:BUD) to research cannabis beverages. Unlike most beverage deals we've seen thus far, the research won't be limited to drinks containing cannabidiol (CBD). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which gives users a high from marijuana, will also be included in the research.

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) (NYSE:APHA) continues its foray into South America as it announced this week that it was looking to secure yet another deal, this time in Paraguay.

It was only recently that we heard rumours that Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) was interested in buying Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NYSE:CRON), but on Friday we learned just how serious the talks really were. Altria just announced an investment of CAD $2.4 billion into Cronos in return for a 45% interest in the company with the ability to increase that to 55% within four years.

A few months ago, cigarette company Altria was rumoured to be in talks with Aphria Inc. Nothing happened, but now Altria has shifted its focus to Cronos Group Inc . Will the Marlboro maker finally enter the cannabis space?

The Government of Ontario unveiled more rules surrounding how retail would operate and it poses a big problem for big producers like Canopy Growth Corp. Here's why stocks fell after the announcement and how one of the biggest markets in the country could be affected.

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) (NYSE:ACB) started the fiscal year with a bang as it released its Q1 earnings which showed significant year-over-year growth. But its real strength was management's ability to deploy capital.

The Second Cup Ltd (TSX: SCU) has some ambitious plans for cannabis as it looks to revamp its business model. The popular coffee shop chain has a lot of competition in its industry, and the company has seen its sales drop for two consecutive years. One way that it can improve its performance is by moving into another sector: cannabis.

Steam Whistle Brewing Inc. told BNN Bloomberg earlier this week that it was looking to find a cannabis company that it could either invest in or set up a joint venture with. Here's a quick look at the infused beverage space.

The government isn’t off to a good start with its new industry. The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has already run into several issues, just weeks after launching. Here are some of the many problems the OSC is already seeing and why a better retail model needs to be established.

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX-V: VIVO, OTCQB: VVCIF) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canna Farms Limited, has completed an agreement with the Ontario Cannabis Store to supply the Province of Ontario with high-quality cannabis products.

Centric Health Corporation (TSX: CHH) today announced that it has entered into multi-year supply and service agreements with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) for the provision of medical cannabis.

Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) and Hiku Brands Company Ltd. (CSE: HIKU) are pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced acquisition of Hiku by Canopy Growth.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) agrees to extend Aurora’s exercise deadline of its first milestone option under the TGOD Aurora Investor Rights Agreement.

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX-V: VIVO, OTCQB: VVCIF) is pleased to announce the release of its Q2 2018 financial statements and to provide an update on recent business activities.

Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) announces that it has received amended licences from Health Canada that increase the size and sophistication of its national footprint.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. signs definitive agreement to acquire 100% of HemPoland in an immediately accretive cash and share transaction.

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX-V: VIVO, OTCQB: ABCCF) is pleased to announce that it has completed an agreement with the Ontario Cannabis Store to supply the province with high-quality cannabis products.

Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tweed Inc., has been selected as an approved supplier by the Ontario Cannabis Store ("OCS") to supply a wide variety of cannabis products through its online store starting October 17th, 2018.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.(TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, ended June 30th, 2018.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) (OTCQX:TGODF) announces the deemed exercise of 3,910,000 special warrants issued by the Company on June 26, 2018.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) (NYSE: STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, and Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), a leading diversified cannabis company, today announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership.

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX-V: VIVO, OTCQB: ABCCF) announces the appointment of Joel Mallard as the Company's Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Mallard will assume the position effective August 20, 2018.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) announced today that it has selected Shopify Inc. to build an ecommerce platform for the delivery organic cannabis world-wide.