The Talking Hedge

US industrial production declines for the first time in 28 months, signaling a slowdown in the economy. #industrialproduction #manufacturing #economy #stocks #3M #Caterpillar #Honeywell

Is the housing market about to crash? Homebuilders are highly leveraged and could be vulnerable to a decline in home prices. #housingmarket #homebuilders #interestrates #shorting #stocks

Exxon Mobil under scrutiny for $300M contract with Guyanese company linked to drug trafficking and money laundering. #ExxonMobil #Guyana #drugtrafficking #moneylaundering #corruption

The Fed is considering using $XRP & $XLM blockchain technology for instant payments! This could be a major breakthrough for the adoption of #blockchain technology in the #financialindustry. #FedNow #ripple #stellar

SEC v. Ripple, and How CBDCs Could Change the Crypto Landscape #ripple #cbdc #xrp #xrpholders #xrpcommuni

🌿📉#CannabisIndustryTroubles📊⚠️ A rollercoaster ride for #Organigram as they report a CA$213.5 million loss, while #CronosGroup explores sale options amid financial challenges. 📉🔍 Insights reveal less than 25% of U.S. #CannabisOperators are profitable, highlighting the tough competition! 🕵️‍♂️💼

With the stock market rallying, some heavily shorted #stocks are becoming increasingly vulnerable to a short squeeze, including: Carvana $CVNA Workhorse Group $WKHS AMC Entertainment $AMC #shortsqueeze #investing #finance

Top Wall Street Analysts Bullish on These 5 Stocks #usfoods #nvidia #meta #salesforce #paypal

Toms Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie donates $100M to psychedelic research. This could be a game-changer for mental health treatment. #psychedelics #mentalhealth #research #donation #mycoskie #tomsshoes #MAPS

XRP could be ruled a currency or a security. If ruled a currency, it would be exempt from US law against creating a competing currency. This could make it easier for XRP to be traded on exchanges and could also make it more attractive to investors. #XRP #cryptocurrency #digitalcurrency #securities #law #regulation #SEC

Tesla's Charging Plug Adopted by Major Automakers The #CCS charging standard is gaining traction! Tesla, GM, Ford, and Rivian have all agreed to adopt the standard, which could make electric vehicles more convenient and accessible. #electricvehicles #chargingstations #evcharging #evnews #tesla #gm #ford #rivian

JP Morgan enters the digital currency game with #JPMorganCoin, transforming transactions on the blockchain. Will this lead to a new era of banking? 💡 #JPmorgan #digitalcurrency #blockchain #fintech #bankingrevolution #innovativefinance

Tilray acquires Hexo, creating Canada's top cannabis company with 44% market share boost. #cannabis #cannabisindustry #tilray #hexo #acquisition #merger #marketshare #canada #businessnews

Generative AI to Disrupt $45T of G7 GDP by 2030. Will it be the future of work? #generativeAI #AI #futureofwork #disruption #G7 #GDP #technolog

Exploring the Intersection of Cannabis and Artificial Intelligence Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking advancements, innovative applications, and transformative potential that AI brings to the world of cannabis. From automated cultivation systems and strain optimization to personalized product recommendations and predictive analytics, we explore how AI is reshaping cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and even the overall cannabis experience. Get ready to explore the synergistic blend of cannabis and AI, unraveling the mysteries, uncovering the opportunities, and embracing the future of this dynamic partnership. Guests: Jason Webb, President- Beyond Safe Products They provide high quality, USDA Organic products for cleaning and farming to help reduce the presence of toxic chemicals in our ecosystem. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-webb-a14018263 Jo Azavedo, Founder of Total Package Copper Bags Total Package Copper Bags are a new type of packaging that uses copper-infused polymer to prevent oxidation and microbial growth, keeping cannabis products fresh and flavorful for over a year. They are recyclable, reusable, smell-proof, sealable, antimicrobial, static-free, and UV-resistant. https://www.linkedin.com/in/totalpackagecopperbags/

Tesla vs. Tobacco: Who Has the Higher ESG Score? Legacy tobacco companies are posting higher ESG scores than Tesla, according to a recent study. This is likely due to the fact that ESG scores are often based on self-reported data, which can be manipulated. #ESG #Tesla #tobacco #investing #sustainability #ESGinvesting

3M to pay $10.3BILLION to settle #ForeverChemical water contamination lawsuits! This is a major victory for the victims of PFAS exposure and a step forward in the fight against these harmful chemicals. #PFAS #watercontamination #3M #settlement #compensation #victims #environment

Discover the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry and the diminishing role of multi-state operators in this enlightening discussion with our New Jersey correspondent, Jill Goldsbury. Uncovering the growth and accessibility of cannabis at local levels, we'll dive into the recent New Jersey Cannabis Insider 2023 awards, celebrating the industry's standout businesses and recognizing their achievements. Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by the cannabis industry and the significance of these unique awards. Learn about the revenue play and educational aspects of the awards while gaining insight into the deserving winners. Finally, we'll examine the California market, pondering how such a booming economy could face so many issues. Don't miss this intriguing conversation on the growth and normalization of the cannabis industry. The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry. This week we talk about: NJ Cannabis Awards Summary: 00:00 - Intro 0:01:17 - The Normalization of the Cannabis Industry 0:04:18 - New Jersey's Evolving Cannabis Market 0:16:29 - Challenges in Cannabis Regulation 0:18:24 - Challenges for Legal Cannabis Market Guest: Jill Goldsberry https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-goldsberry

FedNow is coming! This new real-time payments system from the Federal Reserve could pave the way for a Central Bank Digital Coin, #CBDC. #FedNow #realtimepayments #instantpayments #securepayments #convenientpayments #futureofpayments

Grammys Bar AI-Generated Music From Awards: What Does This Mean for the Future of Music? #Grammys #AI #music #future #technology #innovation #creativity

What's the biggest driver for the cannabis industry? Join our conversation with Bruce Barcott, former editor of Leafly.com, as we explore the ins and outs of this rapidly evolving market. We discuss the current challenges of federal reform, the tension between large players and local operators, and the impact of taxes and regulations. Bruce shares his thoughts on the most important drive for the industry - interstate commerce - and highlights the unique aspects of the cannabis world. We also dive into the fascinating history of cannabis and its effects on sleep, as well as its racial implications. Bruce talks about the importance of understanding the delicate plant makeup, the complexities of providing regulation and interstate commerce, and the challenge of lab-shopping within the industry. Don't miss this insightful conversation with an industry expert! The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry. This week we talk about: Media & The Cannabis Industry Summary: 0:00:00 - Cannabis Industry Challenges and Future 0:03:01 - Challenges for Cannabis Industry 0:08:34 - Challenges in Legalization Movement 0:10:20 - Potential for Interstate Cannabis Commerce 0:13:19 - Cannabis Industry Challenges and Hypocrisy 0:14:51 - Interstate Commerce in the Cannabis Industry 0:19:27 - THC Percentage and Consumer Knowledge 0:26:26 - Conservative Pasco Accepts Cannabis 0:28:27 - Cannabis Passion and Aspects Guest: Bruce Barcott~ Editor, author, writer, investigator, research analyst, podcast producer https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-barcott-b43b5116

Google Cloud has launched a groundbreaking AI-powered anti-money laundering product, to help banks fight money laundering #AMLAI #moneylaundering #GoogleCloud #finance #compliance #AI

BlackRock is close to filing for a bitcoin ETF, according to a report by Bloomberg. This could be a major development for the cryptocurrency market, as it would make it easier for institutional investors to invest in bitcoin. #BlackRock #bitcoin #ETF #investing #cryptocurrency #crypto #finance #blockchain This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

BlackRock is close to filing for a bitcoin ETF, according to a report by Bloomberg. This could be a major development for the cryptocurrency market, as it would make it easier for institutional investors to invest in bitcoin. #BlackRock #bitcoin #ETF #investing #cryptocurrency #crypto #finance #blockchain