I also avoid individuals and groups who present themselves with shock and awe and gotcha questions and remarks. One can also just google how useful forums such as Seeking Alpha and the Fool are. When it all comes down to it ... all of those sources I do not take too seriously myself have one thing in common and that is Self-Interest over Service. As you know yourself, our team has the opposite approach - Service over Self-Interest. We are here collectively as a service and as a reliable source. Time will tell, but I want to believe our model will prevail in the long run and that the sun is setting on opportunists and hucksters as the industry grows and matures. Ironically, another great source is mainstream media of all things. Here are a few examples ...
In April it was reported that Second Cup wanted to enter the market and partnered with National Action Cannabis. We will see how that plays out of course.
The National Post has recently reported on how about half of murders and violent crimes - alcohol was a factor.
All media have been reporting that alcohol sales are declining where cannabis has been legalized (so even if one has no interest in the cannabis sector one should see this a potential indicator to monitory closely any investments in the alcohol industry).
DAVIDsTEA added Anne Darche to their board - A board member of 48thNorth! It has been reported in media that no less than six LPs have opened discussions with DAVIDsTEA.
Constant reports of breakthroughs using cannabis as a medical treatment. Imagine a true breakthrough as an investor.
I also would tend to use a website such as marijuanaindex.com that has all news feeds all in one place. A person can select specific sectors and companies to focus on. I say I would use it because it is convenient and I would use it over another site where the news and information is being filtered based on ... well Self-Interest over Service by the admin folk of that website.
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