AI and Autonomy Cisco secures US$28B deal to acquire leading cybersecurity firm Splunk This is the largest acquisition the technology company has ever made and the sector's largest transaction this year Rowan DunneSeptember 21, 2023
AI and Autonomy AstraZeneca invests US$42M in Verge Genomics AI drug discovery platform Following an initial investment, the deal could potentially be worth up to US$840 million plus royalties Rowan DunneSeptember 11, 2023
Beverages 2022 Cannabis Drinks Expo hones in on ‘Growing The Category’ this year Popular trade show showcasing a growing industry makes its way to San Francisco and Chicago Rowan DunneJune 24, 2022
News San Francisco delays cannabis tax to combat illicit market The citywide 1–5% tax would have begun in January 2022 Kathryn TindaleDecember 2, 2021
News 67% of PTSD sufferers drop diagnosis in first MDMA Phase 3 trial Following the successful MAPS study, MDMA-assisted therapy moves closer to becoming approved by the US FDA Natalia Buendia CalvilloMay 4, 2021
News San Francisco dispensary CEO alleges foul play in High Times pot shop deal Alexis Bronson also alleges Harvest Health is committing stock fraud by illegally selling his upscale weed store to High Times Jared GnamMay 26, 2020
COVID-19 Major retailers keep doors open as US lawmakers deem cannabis ‘essential’ Cresco Labs said its 22 dispensaries across seven U.S. states will stay open amid the COVID-19 health crisis Jared GnamMarch 19, 2020
Industry update 1933 Industries continues Nevada operations despite public lockdown Nevada state authorities have included cannabis businesses as essential services while enforcing a 30-day shutdown to battle COVID-19 spread Jared GnamMarch 18, 2020