Three Canadian Cannabis Stocks Worth Watching This Week — Positive

CGC  TLRY  VFF   MarijuanaStocks — November 18, 2025

The U.S. legal cannabis industry is showing strong momentum, and the time may be ripe to scan for promising Canadian-listed stocks. In fact, the U.S. market is projected to reach about US$45 billion in 2025, growing at roughly an 11-12 percent annual rate through the rest of the decade. Meanwhile, public support for reform sits near record levels, and recent headlines highlighted renewed federal attention on descheduling efforts. These developments increased optimism, although uncertainty remains. Consequently, Canadian cannabis companies with U.S. exposure could benefit significantly if policy improves. At the same time, traders should not overlook technical analysis. Reviewing chart …

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Devolutions announced the launch of its Model Context Protocol server – a secure automation layer that connects AI assistants with Remote Desktop Manager.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today released its 2025 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. The survey found that in 2025, the average cost of employer-sponsored health insurance reached $17,496 per employee, a 6.0% increase well above the rate of inflation and wage growth. Co.

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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Franklin Templeton Institute today released its Global Investment Outlook: 2026 and Beyond, highlighting three key cyclical themes for investors that underscore changing global dynamics and shifting avenues for return. “The global investment landscape is evolving, due to improving profitability and higher valuations in sectors and regions that have historically been overlooked, and that's a welcome turn for investors,” said Stephen Dover, Chief Market Str.

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Grant will fund foundational digital literacy workshops and job readiness programing for residents in West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it has awarded $50,000 in grants to the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, a Grand Rapids-based community organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Latino and broader community through family support, workforce development, and youth education programs.

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The celebrated capsule evolves with additional styles, including kids wear, home essentials, and a cinematic campaign shot at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, starring Josh Hutcherson. BETHESDA, Md.

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Futures and options products to provide exposure to 10 large-cap U.S. tech and growth stocks Cboe Magnificent 10 Index (new ticker: MGTN Index) includes Magnificent 7 stocks, AMD, Broadcom and Palantir Launch aligns with record options volumes and heightened demand for mega-cap tech exposure CHICAGO , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced plans to launch futures and options on the new Cboe Magnificent 10 Index on December 8, 2025, subject to regulatory review. The Cboe Magnificent 10 Index, which launched on October 14, 2025, under …

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Simon® Acquires Phillips Place in Charlotte — Neutral

SPG   PRNewsWire — November 18, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced that it has acquired Phillips Place™ in the heart of the SouthPark neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. An open-air retail center spanning 134,000 square feet recognized for its specialty retail and dining, Phillips Place is part of an iconic mixed-used destination that is home to more than 25 retail shops and restaurants, including alice+ olivia, Peter Millar, rag & bone, Ralph Lauren, Veronica Beard, RH Gallery with a Rooftop Restaurant, and The Palm, …

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Powered by industry-leading technology, the LCN Senior Swing automatically adjusts to environmental factors for smooth, consistent year-round operation and lowered maintenance for high-traffic facilities CARMEL, Ind. , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US , a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, is excited to announce the release of a series of enhancements to their LCN 2800IQ and 9500IQ Senior Swing series operators, including the patent-pending, self-adjusting technology, AdaptivIQ™.

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Lilly to participate in Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference — Neutral

LLY   PRNewsWire — November 18, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) will participate in the Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference on December 2, 2025. Ilya Yuffa, executive vice president and president Lilly USA and Global Customer Capabilities, will take part in a fireside chat at 10:30 a.m.

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Scottsdale, Arizona , Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warnock Mackinlay Law, an Arizona personal injury firm known for its litigation experience in accident-related claims, has expanded its focus on car, Lyft, and delivery injury cases in Chandler, Mesa, and Peoria. As the number of rideshare and delivery vehicles continues to rise in Arizona's metropolitan areas, the firm remains dedicated to helping accident victims navigate the complex claims process and recover fair compensation for their injuries and losses.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, announced they provided acquisition financing for, and arranged the sale of, respectively, the 173-unit Magnolia Preserve, a multifamily apartment community in Dothan, Alabama. The $22,311,000 Fannie Mae DUS® loan was originated by Elliott Mulkin of Greystone, while Craig Hey and Andrew Brown of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale on behalf of Oakley Group.

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Company's WETA Ionization Technology Begins Operations in Grand County, Utah, Marking State's First Ionization-Based Weather Modification Program NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN) ("RAIN" or the "Company"), a leading provider of ionization rainfall generation technology, today announced it has commenced operations of its second U.S. installation following approval of a Cloud Seeding License and Permit from the Utah Division of Water Resources. The Company's Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) system, operational this month in Grand County, Utah, marks the state's first ionization-based weather modification program and expands RAIN's technology application …

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Medicare Advantage plans will be available to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states; Prescription Drug Plans will continue to be offered nationwide New in 2026 Wellcare to transition Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) demonstrations to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in five states DETROIT , Nov. 18 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare, a company offering a comprehensive range of Medicare products and the Medicare brand and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), will offer Medicare Advantage (MA) to over 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) products to more than 8 million members across all …

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Equity investment completes recent $300+ million total capital raise to scale manufacturing operations, advance technology and fuel strategic growth. CHICAGO , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Partner Companies (TPC), a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company, today announced a $100+ million equity investment from Tensile Capital Management LP (Tensile), a San Francisco-based investment firm.

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Interactive Brokers Expands Global Market Access with the Taipei Exchange — Neutral

IBKR   Business Wire — November 18, 2025

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IBKR--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) announced access to the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), further expanding its global reach.

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Workhorse Shareholders: The Time to Vote for the Motiv Transaction is NOW — Neutral

WKHS   GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025

Submit Your Vote in Advance of November 25, 2025, Annual Meeting Visit VoteWKHS.com for Information on How to Vote CINCINNATI, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today reminded Workhorse shareholders to vote FOR its transaction with Motiv, as well as the other proposals, in connection with the upcoming 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 18, 2025, are entitled to vote in connection with the …

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Cloudflare outage downs major websites, including X, Shopify and ChatGPT — Negative

NET  SHOP   Proactive Investors — November 18, 2025

Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) shares moved lower in early trade on Tuesday after the web application security and performance firm was hit by an outage that downed major websites, including social media app X, eCommerce platform Shopify and OpenAI's AI chatbot ChatGPT. A Cloudflare spokesperson said the company saw a “spike in unusual traffic” to one of its services at 6.20 am Eastern Time on Tuesday, which caused some of Cloudflare's global network services to experience errors, including widespread HTTP 500 errors.

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New report from Globant uncovers the trends driving game development and player preferences in 2026 Globant report analyzes how Gaming is being reshaped by AI-driven content, portable and cloud platforms, and creator-led ecosystems NEW YORK , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant , a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future, today released its latest "Game On" Report, outlining the major shifts defining the next era of the global Gaming industry. 2026 will be defined not just by entertainment, but by infrastructure, intelligence, and trust, especially as AI adoption brings new opportunities and challenges …

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ProFrac: Debt Will Become An Issue If Demand Continues To Deteriorate — Negative

ACDC   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

ProFrac's stock remains under pressure due a weak demand environment that caught management by surprise. ACDC is in the process of cutting costs and raising capital, but without revenue growth, ProFrac may only be able to achieve cash flow breakeven. ProFrac's debt isn't an immediate concern, but a recession in the next few years would force the company to make some difficult decisions.

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