Ascend Wellness Holdings 株価情報 (OTC: AAWH)

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Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc is a vertically integrated multi-state operator focused on adult-use or near-term adult-use cannabis states in limited licenses markets. The company's core business is the cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis consumer packaged goods, which it sells through company-owned retail stores and third-party licensed cannabis retail stores. It generates maximum revenue from the retail product segment.

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2024年第2四半期の大部分の大麻企業の財務業績が出揃い、その結果から興味深いトレンドが浮かび上がってきた。その1つが、米国のマルチステート・オペレーター（MSO）が供給チェーンにおけるコストと効率を改善しているという点だ。

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令は効率的な運営者の市場占有率の増加と持続可能なプラットフォーム構築を輝かせるだろう。第２四半期の収益を見越して、Zuanic &amp; Associatesのシニアアナリスト、Pablo Zuanic氏は、大麻市場傾向について概要を提供した。

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大麻関連の企業の債務基準日にはいくつかの企業が迫っており、これによってそれらの企業の財務戦略と総合的な安定性に深刻な影響がもたらされる可能性がある。月曜日、ボーコン・セキュリティーズのアナリストであるMBAのDoug Cooper氏、CFA、CMT、MBAのRussell Stanley氏、Donangelo Volpe氏の報告が、投資家にとっての潜在的なリスクとその意味について詳しく説明している。

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Global investment manager&nbsp;Van Eck&nbsp;has reiterated its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41984505/bitcoin-to-peak-at-180000-says-vanecks-head-of-digital-assets-research">ambitious&nbsp;$180,000 price target</a> for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), projecting this peak within the current market cycle.
What Happened: VanEck analysts&nbsp;Nathan Frankovitz&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matthe Sigel <a href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vaneck-mid-november-bitcoin-chaincheck">suggest</a> that favorable regulatory developments in the U.S. and increased institutional interest could propel Bitcoin to this target within 18 months.
The analysts attribute the recent surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s price, which touched $99,800 in the last 24&nbsp;hours, to the election victory of&nbsp;Donald Trump.
The analysts noted that Bitcoin entered a &#8220;new phase&#8221; on Nov. 11, with perpetual futures contracts&#8217; funding rates surpassing 10%, indicating short- to medium-term momentum.
"This shift points toward stronger short- to medium-term momentum, as historically, elevated funding rates have been linked to higher 30 to 90-day returns, reflecting heightened bullish sentiment and demand."
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However, they cautioned that sustained high funding rates could deter investors seeking long-term returns.
"On average, purchases made on days when funding rates were above 10% began underperforming at the 180-day mark, with this trend becoming even more pronounced over 1-year and 2-year periods."
Why It Matters: The bullish sentiment from Van Eck comes amid a broader context of market dynamics and expert predictions.
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">recently warned about the high levels of leverage</a> in the crypto market, suggesting that while Bitcoin&#8217;s rise to $100,000 seems inevitable, a correction to $80,000 could occur due to excessive leverage.
Furthermore,&nbsp;Michaël van de Poppe, a leading cryptocurrency analyst, has forecasted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42127938/bitcoin-analyst-warns-of-4-6-flash-crashes-before-year-end-as-it-inches-closer-to-100k-thats-the-moment-altcoins-shoot-off">multiple flash crashes for Bitcoin</a> before the year ends, potentially dropping its value by 5-10% in a single day. These corrections, however, could present strategic entry points for investors, as altcoins might experience significant growth post-correction.
Additionally, Van Eck&#8217;s CEO,&nbsp;Jan van Eck, has previously expressed a bold prediction that Bitcoin could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42009965/vaneck-ceo-boldly-predicts-bitcoin-at-300k-per-coin-reaching-half-of-golds-market-cap-in-the-face-of-growing-demand">eventually reach $300,000</a>, capturing a substantial share of the gold market as a digital alternative. This long-term outlook underscores the growing demand and institutional interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $98,663, down by 0.76% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Bitcoin Could Reach $180K In Current Cycle Thanks To Trump Victory, Says VanEck, But Has This Warning For Investors

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange&nbsp;FTX has announced plans to begin distributing payments to creditors and customers in early 2025. This follows the approval of its&nbsp;Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, which is expected to become effective by January.
What Happened:&nbsp;John Jay Ray III, the CEO of FTX, announced that the company anticipates its&nbsp;Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization&nbsp;will be effective by January 2025.
Ray expressed satisfaction with the progress, stating, &#8220;We&nbsp;are pleased to announce that&nbsp;we will begin distributing proceeds&nbsp;in early 2025.&#8221;
He emphasized the expertise and ongoing efforts of the professional team supporting the debtors, who have already recovered billions for FTX&#8217;s creditors and customers.
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The announcement follows FTX&#8217;s nearing completion of the final steps required for the reorganization plan.
Payments are expected to be made within 60 days of the plan&#8217;s activation.
&#8220;While&nbsp;we continue to take actions&nbsp;to maximize recoveries, we are&nbsp;full steam ahead to reach&nbsp;arrangements with our distribution agents&nbsp;and return proceeds to creditors&nbsp;and customers as quickly as&nbsp;possible," Ray added.
FTX plans to finalize arrangements&nbsp;with specialized distribution agents by&nbsp;early December. These agents will&nbsp;facilitate the global distribution of recoveries to customers, who will receive instructions to establish approved accounts with these agents.
FTX aims to announce the exact&nbsp;effective date of distribution by&nbsp;the end of next month.
Why It Matters: The announcement marks a pivotal moment in FTX&#8217;s bankruptcy proceedings.
In October, a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41234936/ftx-to-repay-creditors-up-to-16-5b-is-this-bullish-for-bitcoin">FTX's plan</a>&nbsp;to repay creditors up to $16.5 billion, concluding a two-year bankruptcy saga.
This decision came after a series of legal challenges, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40248878/ftx-alameda-ordered-to-pay-12-7b-to-creditors-by-u-s-judge">$12.7 billion restitution order</a>&nbsp;in August and a settlement over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40791711/ftx-moves-to-settle-600m-robinhood-shares-dispute-with-14m-payment-amid-bankruptcy-proceed">Robinhood shares</a>&nbsp;in September.
The approval of the reorganization plan and the upcoming payments are crucial for restoring trust in the crypto ecosystem and providing relief to affected creditors and customers.
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Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX To Commence Payments To Customers, Creditors In Early 2025

In a significant development for lunar exploration, Elon Musk-led&nbsp;SpaceX&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/starship">Starship</a> has been chosen by&nbsp;Lunar Outpost&nbsp;to deliver its new moon rover, Eagle, to the lunar surface.
What Happened: This comes after a successful suborbital test flight of the 400-foot-tall Starship from Texas, marking its sixth flight.
&#8220;Having experienced the recent groundbreaking&nbsp;Starship test flight firsthand, we&#8217;re&nbsp;confident that SpaceX is advancing&nbsp;the most capable launch system&nbsp;ever created and will successfully&nbsp;land our Eagle vehicles on&nbsp;the surface of the moon," said Justin Cyrus, founder and CEO of Lunar Outpost.
This contract is a crucial step for Lunar Outpost&#8217;s mission to establish&nbsp;a sustainable human presence in&nbsp;space.
The company is collaborating with Leidos, MDA Space, Goodyear, and General Motors on the Eagle Rover.
The &#8220;Lunar Dawn&#8221; team, including Lunar Outpost, is one of three private groups selected by NASA to develop a version of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program.
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SpaceX&#8217;s Starship is also set to launch another LTV rover, FLEX, developed by&nbsp;Venturi Astrolab.
NASA has chosen Starship for its first crewed lunar landing under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41400036/nasa-assigns-2-missions-to-spacex-for-2025-after-boeings-starliner-stranded-astronauts">Artemis 3 mission</a>, scheduled for late 2026.
Why It Matters: The selection of SpaceX&#8217;s Starship for the lunar mission underscores the company&#8217;s growing role in space exploration.
Recently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs">SpaceX unveiled a conceptual image</a> of the Starship Human Landing System (HLS) designed to facilitate the first human landing on the Moon since 1971.
This version of Starship will feature landing legs instead of a heat shield and flaps.
Additionally, Musk has expressed confidence in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/11/42082169/elon-musk-predicts-tesla-cybertrucks-optimus-robots-will-be-aboard-spacex-starships-to-mars-in-2-years">SpaceX&#8217;s ability to send uncrewed Starships to Mars</a> within two years, potentially carrying&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;Cybertrucks and Optimus robots as payloads.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;SpaceX&#8217;s satellite internet division, Starlink, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42082877/spacexs-starlink-enables-realtime-views-of-earth-during-starships-6th-test-flight-could-it-be-the-future-of-space-connectivity">demonstrated real-time Earth views</a> during Starship&#8217;s sixth test flight, showcasing the potential for enhanced space connectivity.
While SpaceX is currently a privately held company, investors can leverage&nbsp;Destiny Tech100 Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXYZ#NASDAQ">DXYZ</a>) to participate in the Musk-led space company&#8217;s growth. According to data from&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, DXYZ has gained over 366% year-to-date.
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Volkswagen (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>)&nbsp;is gearing up to introduce its budget-friendly ID.2 electric vehicle by the end of 2025, with an SUV version to follow. This move marks a significant step in Volkswagen&#8217;s strategy to expand its electric vehicle lineup.
What Happened: Volkswagen&nbsp;is on schedule to release its budget-friendly ID.2 electric vehicle by late 2025, <a href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-overhaul-entire-electric-car-line-up-2026">reported</a> Autocar. This model is expected to be the most economical in the company&#8217;s lineup, priced under $27,000 (€25,000).
At the LA Auto Show,&nbsp;Volkswagen&#8217;s tech development head,&nbsp;Kai Grünitz, confirmed that the ID.2 will lead a major overhaul of the brand&#8217;s &#8220;ID&#8221; electric car series. Grünitz indicated that significant advancements are anticipated,&nbsp;starting in 2026, with a&nbsp;fresh design approach.
"It's matching 100% to our brand values: it will be stable and likable with our secret sauce—but in a different way," Grünitz said, according to the report.
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The&nbsp;ID.2 will be the first&nbsp;vehicle to utilize&nbsp;Volkswagen&#8217;s new MEB Entry Platform. An SUV version is slated for a reveal&nbsp;at the Munich Motor Show&nbsp;in September 2025, with a GTI model also in development.
Grünitz emphasized that the ID.2 will mark a new beginning for&nbsp;Volkswagen, with customers noticing a substantial transformation. The vehicle promises a range of up to 279 miles (450 km) and combines the spaciousness of a Golf with the affordability of a Polo.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Volkswagen&#8217;s push to launch the ID.2 comes amid a challenging period for the company.
In the third quarter of 2024, the automaker experienced a 10% decline in electric vehicle sales, primarily in the U.S. and Europe, although&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41307960/volkswagen-ev-sales-drop-10-in-q3-due-to-slowdown-in-us-and-eu-but-china-shines-as-a-bright-spot-wit">China showed a 5% growth</a>. This underscores the importance of the ID.2 as a strategic move to capture a larger market share.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen has been making strategic investments, such as increasing its stake in Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>). Analysts see this as a vital step for both companies, aiding in production and cost efficiency. The collaboration is expected to provide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41938838/rivians-deal-with-volkswagen-will-help-ev-giant-navigate-the-ship-in-stormy-waters-says-top-analyst-maintains-outperform-rating-with-20-target">capital for future growth</a>, enhancing vehicle offerings and software integration.
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is set to face a multibillion-dollar lawsuit following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/06/39259832/metas-legal-battle-over-cambridge-analytica-scandal-heads-to-supreme-court">dismissal of its appeal</a> by the U.S. Supreme Court over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
What Happened: The Supreme Court, which heard arguments on Meta's appeal on Nov. 6, gave no explanation for the dismissal.&nbsp;
It only stated that the case was being "dismissed as improvidently granted," <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-22/facebook-appeal-over-shareholder-suit-dropped-by-supreme-court?srnd=phx-technology">reported</a> Bloomberg.&nbsp;
This dismissal increases the likelihood of Mark Zuckerberg's Meta facing a costly settlement, potentially as large as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Matthew Schettenhelm.
In a statement, Meta has expressed disappointment and maintained that the plaintiff&#8217;s claims are baseless. "We will continue to defend ourselves as this case is considered by the district court."
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Meta is accused of misleading shareholders about the risks associated with the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal, involving the unauthorized use of personal data from over 30 million users.
The shareholders argue that revelations about the breach eventually led to two 2018 price drops that cost the company more than $200 billion in market value.
Meta did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for a statement.
Why It Matters: Meta faced another legal setback in October when a U.S. District Judge rejected the company's attempt to dismiss claims made in two separate lawsuits filed by U.S. states.
The lawsuits accused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41349398/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-to-face-lawsuits-over-teen-social-media-addiction-judge-rejects-dismissal-moti">Meta of contributing to mental health</a> issues among teenagers by making its platforms addictive.
Moreover, shareholder lawsuits have been a common occurrence in the tech industry. For instance, In October Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) agreed to a $433.5 million settlement in a class-action l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41559403/alibaba-agrees-to-433-5m-settlement-in-shareholder-class-action-lawsuit">awsuit filed by its shareholders</a>.
Similarly, Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/42015978/shareholder-lawsuit-challenges-tilrays-voting-tactics-for-authorized-share-increase">faced a shareholder lawsuit</a> accusing the company of misleading voting practices.
Currently, the Supreme Court is also reviewing an appeal by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/41960485/nvidias-crypto-past-returns-to-haunt-as-supreme-court-signals-green-light-for-lawsuit">Nvidia Corporation</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which faces a lawsuit alleging it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/41960485/nvidias-crypto-past-returns-to-haunt-as-supreme-court-signals-green-light-for-lawsuit">misled shareholders about</a> its dependence on crypto-mining revenue ahead of a market crash.
Price Action: Meta&#8217;s shares dropped 0.7% on Friday, ending the day at $559.14. In after-hours trading, the stock gained 0.098%, reaching $559.69 as of this writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Meta Faces Multibillion-Dollar Lawsuit As Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal In Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal

The Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC has set a new record in financial penalties, with a significant portion resulting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40809382/terraform-labs-historic-4-5b-settlement-with-sec-makes-2024-the-most-penalized-year-for-cr">from a settlement with</a> Terraform Labs.
What Happened: The regulator has gathered $8.2 billion in monetary penalties for the fiscal year 2024, marking the highest amount in the agency&#8217;s history.
This figure represents a 67% increase from the $4.9 billion collected in fiscal year 2023.
Despite the record penalty collection, the SEC saw a 26% decline in enforcement actions during the year, with 583 actions taken.
The regulator also barred 124 individuals from serving as officers and directors of public companies, marking the second-highest number in a decade.
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Moreover, the SEC returned $345 million to investors who had been impacted, bringing the total amount returned since fiscal year 2021 to over $2.7 billion.
The agency also processed 45,130 tips, complaints, and referrals during the year — a record high — including over 24,000 whistleblower submissions.
Notably, more than 14,000 of those submissions came from just two individuals. The regulator has awarded whistleblowers a total of $255 million.
Why It Matters: The SEC has been cracking down on companies for misleading public disclosures related to cybersecurity risks and breaches.
The record-breaking total was largely influenced by a significant monetary judgment against cryptocurrency company Terraform Labs and its former CEO Do Kwon, following a successful SEC jury trial.
The case was one of the largest securities frauds in U.S. history.
Another notable financial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36649969/morgan-stanley-to-pay-249m-penalty-in-block-trade-case-how-leaks-cost-blackstone-oaktree-million">penalty was a $249 million</a> settlement with Morgan Stanley, resolving SEC charges related to the disclosure of confidential information about large stock sales.
In October, the regulator also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41470706/sec-charges-four-companies-over-solarwinds-hacks-issues-millions-in-penalties">charged four major companies</a> over the SolarWinds hacks, issuing millions in penalties.
Earlier this month, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. also agreed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/41685913/jpmorgan-to-pay-investors-151-million-after-sec-flags-various-law-violations">pay investors $151 million</a> following SEC charges for various law violations.
The stringent regulatory approach, particularly towards cryptocurrencies, has been a hallmark of SEC Chair Gary Gensler&#8217;s tenure, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42120607/gary-gensler-to-step-down-as-sec-chair-on-trumps-inauguration-day">announced that he will step down</a> in January.
During his tenure, the SEC pursued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40568347/after-binance-and-coinbase-gary-gensler-led-sec-set-to-lock-horns-with-crypto-exchange-kra">several enforcement actions</a> against prominent cryptocurrency firms, including filing lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance for allegedly running unregistered securities exchanges.
In July, President-elect Donald Trump had stated, "I will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/40018935/trumps-bitcoin-conference-pledge-can-he-really-fire-sec-chair-gensler">fire Gary Gensler</a> on day one." His statement was an indication of a possible change in the SEC's stance on digital assets with the new administration.
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Eric Jackson, the founder and portfolio manager at EMJ Capital, has shared his thoughts on the potential catalysts that could drive Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) value to $100,000.
What Happened: On Friday, Jackson appeared on CNBC&#8217;s Closing Bell and suggested that the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, new SEC policies, and global adoption could spark Bitcoin&#8217;s next bull run.
During the interview, Jackson stated, &#8220;I think a lot of people that I talk to say, well, it&#8217;s just going to kiss $100,000 and pull back.&#8221;&nbsp;
Adding, &#8220;But I do think there&#8217;s a chance like that $100,000 milestone could be a rethink for a lot of investors both institutional, sovereign retail, and there are a bunch of catalysts ahead I think.&#8221;
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He went on to explain that the new SEC regime and the potential for a strategic reserve could be significant catalysts for Bitcoin.
Jackson also said that the Thanksgiving period often acts as a springboard for bullish crypto periods, rather than a setback.
He concluded by saying, &#8220;I think those names, you know, and the fact that they … there&#8217;s a real structure that&#8217;s going to be coming into place, around crypto and Bitcoin, I think those will be catalysts in and of themselves.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> hitting an all-time high again today on the path to $100K. How much longer can the supportive action continue? <a href="https://twitter.com/ericjackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EricJackson</a> discusses:<a href="https://t.co/Z3PZanYx4F">https://t.co/Z3PZanYx4F</a>
&mdash; CNBC&#39;s Closing Bell (@CNBCClosingBell) <a href="https://twitter.com/CNBCClosingBell/status/1860091069284962733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Earlier, Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. CEO Mike Novogratz warned of a potential pullback due to excessive market leverage, but maintained that Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">reaching $100,000 is &#8220;inevitable.&#8221;</a>
Meanwhile, MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor has predicted that Bitcoin could hit $13 million by 2045, a valuation that would put Bitcoin's market <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42116183/michael-saylor-predicted-bitcoin-to-hit-13-million-if-it-happens-it-will-entail-massive-hyperinflation-analyst-warns">cap at around $250 trillion</a>.
Companies like MicroStrategy, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42121936/bitcoin-boom-20-microstrategy-gains-traction-as-a-leveraged-bet-on-crypto-growth">owns more than 150,000 Bitcoins</a>, are emerging as key players in this evolving market, effectively operating as a leveraged bet on the cryptocurrency.
In a note to Benzinga, Sumit Gupta, co-founder of CoinDCX, highlighted the surge in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42135905/bitcoin-nears-100000-momentum-could-continue-well-beyond-the-milestone-experts-note">trading activity as a key driver</a>. He also pointed to developments in the U.S. political landscape as a contributing factor.
The digital asset market has already benefited from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42131449/with-gary-gensler-preparing-to-quit-in-2025-secs-crypto-cases-likely-to-quietly-go-away-amid-trumps-pro-bitcoin-stance-says-pantera-capitals-katrina-paglia">incoming administration</a> of President-elect Donald Trump, with many speculating that a potential second term could bring more favorable regulatory policies for crypto.
Gupta added that speculation over SEC Chair Gary Gensler's resignation and the possibility of crypto-friendly leadership has further fueled investor optimism.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $98,816, up nearly 0.2% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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President-elect Donald Trump has picked hedge fund executive Scott Bessent as the U.S. Treasury Secretary.
What Happened: Bessent, 62 and founder of Key Square Group, was a leading candidate, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42091821/could-donald-trumps-potential-treasury-secretary-be-out-of-his-depth-on-crypto-policy-polymarket-traders-just-cant-decide-on-a-favorite">competing with</a> former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and private equity executive Marc Rowan.
While sharing the decision on Friday via his social media platform Truth Social, Trump lauded Bessent as "one of the World's foremost International Investors and Geopolitical and Economic Strategists."
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Bessent is known for his support of gradual tariffs and deregulation, aligning with Trump&#8217;s economic vision, which includes reviving manufacturing and achieving energy independence.
Despite his previous role as chief investment officer for George Soros' fund, Trump expressed confidence in Bessent&#8217;s ability to improve U.S. competitiveness and address trade imbalances.
Why It Matters: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent will replace outgoing Secretary Janet Yellen, overseeing financial institutions and combating financial crimes at a time when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42140842/sp-500-faces-volatile-2025-as-inflation-boom-could-return-bank-of-america-strategist">the national debt has ballooned to $36 trillion</a>.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41909846/trumps-treasury-pick-frontrunner-scott-bessent-could-shift-wall-street-crypto">betting markets</a>, Bessent was a frontrunner with an 82% probability of securing the nomination. His appointment could significantly impact Wall Street and the crypto sector.
In October, Bessent assured that a new Trump administration would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41308042/trump-adviser-defends-ex-presidents-economic-policies-strong-dollar-would-natural">support a strong dollar</a>, countering previous suggestions of a weaker dollar to boost exports.
Despite Elon Musk&#8217;s support for Howard Lutnick, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/24/11/42044642/trump-appears-frustrated-as-elon-musk-chimes-in-on-treasury-secretary-adds-more-names-to-a-list-of-potential-picks">Trump favored Bessent&#8217;s</a> business-as-usual approach.
In July, Bessent gained attention for his optimistic stance on cryptocurrency, suggesting he might support digital assets if confirmed. &#8220;Crypto is about freedom and the crypto economy is here to stay,&#8221; he stated at the time.
The latest 13F filing from Bessent&#8217;s Key Square Group fund shows a highly concentrated portfolio, with equal investments in two banking-focused ETFs: the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>), each making up 50% of the fund.
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Ocean Biomedical is delayed in filing the Form 10-Q as a result of previously disclosed developments with respect to filing of its 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The current notice will have no immediate effect on the listing or trading of Ocean Biomedical's common stock on Nasdaq, although there can be no assurances that further delays in the filing of the Form 10-Q will not have an impact on the listing or trading of the company's common stock. On October 16, 2024, Staff notified the Company that since it failed to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and its Forms 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the Company's securities were subject to delisting. The Company is now delinquent in the filing its form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024. Accordingly, this matter serves as an additional basis for delisting the Company's securities from The Nasdaq Stock Market. This is formal notification that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") will consider this matter in their decision regarding the Company's continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, which hearing is scheduled for December 16, 2024. The Company intends to file the delinquent Forms 10-Q and 10-K as soon as practicable.

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2024年第2四半期の大部分の大麻企業の財務業績が出揃い、その結果から興味深いトレンドが浮かび上がってきた。その1つが、米国のマルチステート・オペレーター（MSO）が供給チェーンにおけるコストと効率を改善しているという点だ。
MSOが風雲急を告げてきたことは驚くべきことではなく、かつその回復力が示されてきたのも理解できる。これまで低い卸売価格という圧力に直面し、小売業界での競争の激化と追加の課税に面してきたが、これらの大半の企業は、そのコスト業績を維持し、あるいはいくつかのケースでは改善することに成功してきたのだから。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">財務詳細</h3>
バリディアン（Viridian）の<a href="https://dealtracker.viridianca.com/chart-of-the-week/">データ分析</a>によると、トップ8のMSOのうち6社の売上高に対する売上原価（COGS）の割合が昨年と比較して減少した。この削減は、これらの企業が課題に直面しながらも生産コストをより効率的に管理していることを示している。比較の対象には、Green Thumb Industries（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>）、Curaleaf（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）、Trulieve（CSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUL#CSE">TRUL</a>）（OTCQX：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTCQX">TCNNF</a>）、Verano（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）、Cresco Labs（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>）、Terrascend（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRSSF#OTC">TRSSF</a>）、AYR（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYRWF#OTC">AYRWF</a>）およびAscend Wellness（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAWH#OTC">AAWH</a>） が含まれる。ただし、AYRとTerrAscendはCOGSが増加した。これは、彼らが他の企業よりもより大きな運用上の課題に直面していることを示している。
さらに、このうちの6社は、2024年第2四半期における2023年第2四半期との比較で、売上高に対する売上、一般および管理（SG&amp;A）費用が低下した。この傾向は、これらの企業が自分たちのベルトを締め直し、支出についてより規律あるものになり、供給チェーンにおいて効率的に動くことを反映している。売上費用の削減は市場状況を反映したものとみられる。オハイオ州とニューヨーク州に新しいマーケットが拡大するにつれて、これらの企業は売上の増加を期待しており、それによって年の後半にはさらに財務業績が向上するはずだ。
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MSOと大麻業界における役割の理解</h3>
MSOは複数の州にわたる栽培、加工、小売施設を管理する会社であり、米国の独自の法的枠組みのために同国の大麻市場においてさらに重要なプレーヤーになっている。
大麻が連邦レベルで未だに違法とされているため、ビジネスは州ごとの規制、法則および<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40176980/state-by-state-price-of-weed-across-the-u-s-in-august-2024">価格</a>といった複雑な規制網を航行せねばならない。MSOはこのような課題を処理するために設計されており、それによって彼らは異なる法律を守りながら、州をまたいでの業務展開を可能にしているのだ。この戦略により、MSOは市場拡大に伴う経済規模の利点を活かし、コストを引き下げ、効率を向上させることができる。ただし、州ごとの規制を遵守することが重要であるため、それによって大きなコストが生じてしまう。
最新のQ2の報告書は、大半のMSOがコスト削減に焦点を当てていることを示唆している。大麻の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39892433/dea-rescheduling-of-cannabis-could-create-over-50-000-jobs-industry-group-notes-in-public-commen">スケジューリングの可能性</a>があれば、これは全体の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38885460/finally-tax-refunds-these-cannabis-companies-will-get-the-most-money-back-if-rescheduling-happen">税制負担を削減する</a>ことによって、それによってそれらの財務業績を大幅に向上させる可能性がある。
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<li>次を読む: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39514459/u-s-dollar-soars-how-does-this-threaten-your-cannabis-investments-confidential-insi">米ドルが急騰：これがあなたの大麻投資に脅威を与える理由、機密情報の洞察</a></li>
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令は効率的な運営者の市場占有率の増加と持続可能なプラットフォーム構築を輝かせるだろう。第２四半期の収益を見越して、Zuanic &amp; Associatesのシニアアナリスト、Pablo Zuanic氏は、大麻市場傾向について概要を提供した。
Zuanic氏は、連邦の改革期待、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39560744/irs-confirms-no-federal-tax-deductions-for-marijuana-businesses-until-rescheduling-is-finalized"> 280Eに関するIRSのニュース</a>、借り換えの可能性、M&amp;A戦略が感情の主要な推進要因となると強調している。
<h3>州の業績ハイライト</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">フロリダ</a>：ペースの鈍化と価格のデフレにもかかわらず、フロリダの医療大麻販売は2四半期に4億7900万ドル(約530億円)に達し、四半期対四半期でわずか2％の減少率だった。この州で最も多くの店舗を持つのは、Trulieve（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>）で142店、次いでVerano（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）で77店である。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/illinois-cannabis">イリノイ</a>：2四半期に5億5000万ドルの販売を記録し、四半期対四半期で2％の増加を示したものの、1人あたりの消費額がミシガン州の333ドルに比べて158ドルとなり、 この市場は低調な成績を収めた。この州では、Ascend（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAWH#OTC">AAWH</a>）、Curaleaf（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）、Verano、Cresco（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>）、Green Thumb（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>）がそれぞれ10店舗を運営している。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pennsylvania-cannabis">ペンシルベニア</a>：2四半期に4億2600万ドルの売り上げを記録し、前年比で11％の増加を示した。ペンシルベニア州では、1店舗あたりの年間売上高が940万ドルに達するなど、健全な小売業の経済活動が繰り広げられている。この州で最も多くの店舗を運営するのは、Veranoで18店である。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/arizona-cannabis">アリゾナ</a>：2四半期に3億1000万ドルの売り上げを記録し、四半期対四半期で7％の減少を示した。この州では、栽培業者と小売業者の両方に影響を及ぼすデフレが続いている。この州で最も多くの店舗を運営するのはTrulieve（21店）とCuraleaf（16店）だ。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/maryland-cannabis">メリーランド</a>：2024年の第2四半期には、23年7月1日からのリクリエーショナルの売り上げを含めて、合計2億8400万ドル（約3,120億円）の売り上げを記録し、前年同期比で130％増となった。この州では、複数の店舗を運営する企業として、CuraleafとGreen Thumbが注目されている。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/new-jersey-cannabis">ニュージャージー</a>：1四半期の売り上げは2億2500万ドルであり、伸びているものの、1人あたりの消費額は低調である。この州では、複数の店舗を運営する企業として、Curaleaf、Verano、Green Thumbが注目されている。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ohio-cannabis">オハイオ</a>：リクリエーショナルの販売が始まり、2四半期には1億2000万ドル（約131億円）の医療大麻の売り上げを記録した。価格は上昇しているものの、Cresco、Green Thumb、Columbia Care（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCHWF#OTC">CCHWF</a>）などの企業が、この州での大事な運営者となっている。今年8月の時点でオハイオ州では、医療大麻のリクリエーショナル販売が始まった。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/michigan-cannabis">ミシガン</a>：2四半期には8億3700万ドル（約9,210億円）の売り上げを記録し、四半期対四半期で6％、前年同期比で11％増となった。ミシガン州は、1人あたりの消費額が333ドルという数字で、大麻業界の最大の市場となっている。この州の中で、最も多くの店舗を運営するのは、Green Peak InnovationsとLume Cannabis Co.である。</li>
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次の一歩:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40139356/cannabis-sales-in-u-s-hit-32b-in-june-key-drivers-behind-all-time-record-revealed"> 6月における米国の大麻販売は320億ドルに達し、過去最高の記録を出した背景にある、重要な要因</a>
会議の概要

大麻関連の企業の債務基準日にはいくつかの企業が迫っており、これによってそれらの企業の財務戦略と総合的な安定性に深刻な影響がもたらされる可能性がある。月曜日、ボーコン・セキュリティーズのアナリストであるMBAのDoug Cooper氏、CFA、CMT、MBAのRussell Stanley氏、Donangelo Volpe氏の報告が、投資家にとっての潜在的なリスクとその意味について詳しく説明している。
<h3>債務基準日の比較分析</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38772876/cannabis-reports-highlight-339m-and-297-6m-revenue-insights-in-curaleaf-and-truliev">Curaleaf</a>(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURA#OTC">CURA</a>)は、2026年12月に返済期限が切れる債務の金額が最大で、合計964百万ドルの内、 475百万ドルが金額となります。
Cresco Labs (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>)も遅れることなく、2026年8月に4億ドルの債務の返済期限が切れ、516百万ドルの総債務のうち77％を占めます。これらの大きな債務の期限切れは、大規模な再融資リスクを浮き彫りにし、間もなく強力な現金フロー管理戦略を必要とする。
一方で、(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEXTF#OTC">VEXTF</a>)は、2027年7月に17百万ドルの債務の返済期限が切れることになっており、合計62百万ドルの債務のうち28％を占めます。これは、同社の財務状況への影響が比較的小さい可能性を示唆しています。
VEXTと同じく、Jushi Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JUSHF#OTC">JUSHF</a>)も2024年12月に債務の返済期限が迫っており、5,800万ドルが支払い期限が切れる予定で、275百万ドルの総債務の21％を占めます。この割合は、セクター内の他の企業と比較して比較的低いものであり、JUSHの財務健全性に与える影響がそれほど大きくない可能性を示唆しており、運営の安定した現金フローを維持するためのより管理しやすい状況を示唆しています。
Cansortium (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>)も、2025年4月に債務の返済期限が切れることになっており、1億5,600万ドルの債務の内、5,600万ドルが支払い期限が切れる予定です。
<h3>債務負担の課題</h3>
Green Thumb (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>)もまた重要な状況に直面しており、2025年4月に返済期限が切れる2億5,000万ドルの債務があり、これは同社の総債務の86％を占めます。この高い集中度は、短期間での多額の再融資ニーズや実質的な<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39392754/brick-and-mortar-investments-build-cash-flow-and-11-price-uptick-for-this-cannabis-">キャッシュフロー</a>の生み出しを示唆しています。
同様に、Ascend Wellness（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAWH#OTC">AAWH</a>）も2025年8月に2億7500万ドルの債務の返済期限が迫っており、これは同社の総債務の89％を占めます。
投資家はこれらの進展を慎重に監視すべきで、これらの進展がこれらの企業の財務健全性と<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38885460/finally-tax-refunds-these-cannabis-companies-will-get-the-most-money-back-if-rescheduling-happen">より広い市場の動向</a>に大きな影響を与える可能性があり、それが直接的に投資ポートフォリオにも影響を与える可能性があります。債務の返済期限が切れる前に、大麻関連の企業の財務諸表と収益報告書を定期的に確認して<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38657697/post-cannabis-rescheduling-whats-next-for-marijuana-giants-potential-1-1b-cash-flow">現金フロー管理</a>および再融資戦略を評価することが重要です。
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