Cannabis Corner: WEED has $2.7B to power your gains

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Last issue we told you about Chronos Group, whose big cash holding—courtesy of major partner Altria—will help it prosper even as producers struggle with sluggish sales and the challenge of securing new financing. This issue we look at another major producer with a deep-pocketed partner that adds value for investors. Canopy Growth’s future direction is now in the hands of Constellation Brands, which holds 38% interest in the company. It also has the option to raise that stake to over 50%. More recently, Constellation cemented its influence over Canopy with the appointment of its chief financial officer, David Klein, to Canopy’s CEO position. The move follows the July 2019 departure of Bruce Linton, Canopy co-founder and co-CEO. Klein aims to spur sales of Canopy’s marijuana products, including in new areas such as cannabis-infused drinks. We think investors will be pleased by how he utilizes Canopy’s $2.7 billion cash hoard—and we think it will spur the stock higher. CANOPY GROWTH $25.87 (Toronto symbol WEED;…