The Week In Cannabis: Marijuana Stocks Outperform S&P Again As Weed Is Deemed 'Essential' In COVID-19 Times

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, more and more states in the U.S. decide to declare cannabis an “essential” good, just like basic groceries and traditional pharmaceutical medications. Interestingly, a majority of Americans seem to agree with these decisions.> Most Americans (53%) believe medical marijuana dispensaries should be considered essential services.> > Democrats (62%) are more likely than Independents (52%) and Republicans (43%) to say this.> > Subscribe to YouGov Daily for more daily top-line data: https://t.co/9Q2fWMVkxo pic.twitter.com/rsWLKuPMQn> > — YouGovUS (@YouGovUS) March 25, 2020But, while states are being pretty weed-friendly, the federal government maintains its anti-pot stance, …read more

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