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Rick Spiro

Rick Spiro is a journalist with more than 20 years experience. During his career, Rick has written for major daily newspapers and magazines such as The Toronto Star and Maclean's, as well as for leading financial websites such as Investopedia. Topics Rick has covered include everything from the airline and automotive industries to financial market regulations, initial public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. Rick is based in Ottawa, Canada.

Former Mexican President Calls For Marijuana To Be Added To New NAFTA Deal

Marijuana should be added to the new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that's currently being negotiated in Washington, D.C.,…

Lloyd’s Of London Gives Approval To Insure Marijuana Businesses

Insurance market Lloyd’s of London has announced that it will allow its member firms to insure marijuana and cannabis businesses…

Nova Scotia Becomes First Canadian Province To Order Marijuana Products

Nova Scotia has become the first Canadian province to place an order for recreational marijuana in preparation for legalization on…

US Investors Put Money Into Canadian Marijuana ETF Ahead Of Legalization

American investors are putting their money into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Canadian marijuana industry as the country…

Marijuana Producer Tilray Inc.’s Market Valuation Nears $5 Billion

Despite second quarter results that showed less than $10 million in sales, marijuana producer Tilray Inc.'s stock (NASDAQ: TLRY) continues…

Aurora Cannabis Funds Amnesty Campaign For Convicted Pot Possessors

Aurora Cannabis (TSE: ACB), one of the world's largest marijuana producers, is funding a campaign lobbying Canada's federal government to clear…

Study Finds 1 In 7 Americans Use Marijuana

As a growing number of states legalize marijuana in the US, a new poll has found that 1 out of…

Canadian Government Approves First Roadside Test For Marijuana

Canada's federal government has approved the first roadside test that checks to see if people are driving high due to…

Snack Makers Looking To Develop Edible Marijuana Products

Snack makers are the latest group seeking to partner with marijuana companies to create edible cannabis products for consumers. Deepak…