Ascend Wellness Holdings has partnered with NuProject to launch ROOTS, a six-month business readiness program aimed at supporting small cannabis businesses in Massachusetts and New Jersey. The program offers coaching, financial training, and mentorship to help participants improve operations, strengthen leadership, and prepare for procurement opportunities in competitive markets. Applications are open until May 11, 2026, and the initiative builds on Ascend's social equity efforts to support historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. Participants will also have the chance to present their businesses to potential buyers and partners connected to Ascend's supply chain.
Barclays increased its price target for Hudbay Minerals to $32 from $30, citing strong growth prospects in copper mining. Despite a recent nearly 30% stock pullback due to market sentiment, Hudbay maintains a solid financial position with near-zero n...
Morgan Stanley reported strong Q2 2026 results, with earnings per share of $3.46 surpassing estimates of $2.89 and revenue of $21.35 billion beating forecasts of $19.67 billion. This marks significant year-over-year growth from $16.79 billion, driven...
The global autoimmune disease therapeutics market is projected to grow from $80.54 billion in 2025 to $137.85 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.52%. Growth is fueled by rising autoimmune disease prevalence, advances in biologics, JAK inhibitors, monocl...
The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and RBC are hosting Light Up Chinatown! 2026, a free two-day festival on August 8-9 along Columbia Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown. The event features exclusive food collaborations, live music performances, family a...
New research from iSeatz reveals that U.S. travelers are increasingly strategic about travel rewards programs, with 40% treating them as financial optimization tools and 60% belonging to multiple programs. Despite high enrollment, many travelers find...
