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Cannabis stocks jumped Friday as the White House prepared to significantly ease federal restrictions on marijuana.
Weed producers Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth jumped more than 44% and 52%, respectively. Cannabis greenhouse operator Innovative Industrial Properties surged nearly 9%. The Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (CNBS) rallied more than 54% for its best day on record.
President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Monday that would allow for reclassification of marijuana, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. The person asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak about the White House’s plans.
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