Cannabis stocks rose for a third straight day Friday, buoyed by reports that vape sales are rebounding after being hit by the outbreak of a serious lung disease that experts say is directly tied to vaping.
The report analyzed which companies are most exposed to the vaping category, which has been roiled by the outbreak of a lung disease that has killed 18 people and sickened more than 1,080, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If regulatory focus and crackdowns center on the illicit market, there is a real argument to be made that legal-market companies stand to benefit from this crisis as consumers look to trusted and tested sources for their preferred products,” said the report. So far, most of the patients who have contracted the lung disease have said they vaped black-market products and almost all admitted vaping THC.
“More time and resources must be dedicated to selecting inventory and ensuring only compliant companies are used that test their products in reputable labs,” he wrote in emailed comments. Companies must do the due diligence needed to prevent illicit products from coming to market and to educate consumers of the importance of shopping only at licensed, compliant retailers.Other companies listed in the MJBiz report were mixed.
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