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Easton and GW Pharmaceuticals Lead Cannabis Stocks Higher Last Week

Tuesday, 19 August 2014 10:00 AM

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WHITEFISH, MT / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2014 / The Marijuana Index(TM) moved marginally higher last week, driven by a 7.71% rise in GW Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) shares, which was partially offset by a 15.3% drop in Medbox Inc. (OTC: MDBX) shares.

Top gainers last week included Canna Business Group Inc. (OTC: CBGI), which rose 18.2% amid no new news, Easton Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTC: EAPH), which rose 17.4% after a site visit and accelerated timetable for launching its OTC products, and Novus Acquisition & Development Corp. (OTC: NDEV), which rose 14.3% amid no new news, while several others within the industry experienced smaller gains.

Cannabis regulatory initiatives experienced a mixed week. Colorado and Washington State reported increases in tourism associated with their legalization of recreational marijuana. However, California’s historic medical marijuana bill – Senate Bill 1262 – failed to pass through the State Assembly. Lobbyists cited the $20 million price tag for state cannabis businesses as a key barrier to passing the bill.

What's New?

Cannabis Therapy Makes Move into Animal Health – Cannabis Therapy Corp. (OTC: CTCO) recently signed an exclusive agreement to distribute the Canna-Pet™ brand of CBD-containing pet products.

Cannabis Crypto Currencies Gain Traction – Cannabis Coin is a Bitcoin-based P2P digital currency designed for the cannabis industry, with changes that allow everyone to get involved in the “harvesting” of coins.

Blue Line Protection Targets Cannabis B2B Market – Blue Line Protection Group Inc. (OTC: BLPG) recently announced plans to launch a free e-commerce website designed the for lawful cannabis industry.

- Canadians Support Legalization, Not in a Hurry – The majority of Canadians support the legalization of marijuana, but they don’t see the matter as a pressing issue, according to a new poll by Angus Reid Global.

Organigram Becomes the Next MMPR Producer – Organigram Inc. (TSX-V: OGI) became the next publicly traded MMPR licensed producer, following a reverse merger transaction, focused on organic products.

- Lawmakers Push for Legalization in Costa Rica – Costa Rica could become the first country in Central America to legalize medical marijuana and generate millions for public institutions if PAC lawmaker Marvin Atencio gets his way.

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What to Watch This Week

The cannabis sector moved higher last week, as investors keep a close eye on various regulatory initiatives. In November, a number of states will vote to legalize both recreational and medical marijuana. Several companies have also continued to make tremendous strides towards generating tangible revenue.

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