Articles by Jackson Chen

In addition to writing financial content and analysis, Jackson has worked as a business journalist at Stockwatch and research analyst at various organizations. He obtained his MA Economics from Concordia University in Montreal and BA Economics from the University of British Columbia, with special emphasis on environmental and industrial economics.

Cronos Group Forms Cross-Border JV With U.S. Cannabis Company

Mar 19 Jackson Chen

In preparation for the upcoming cannabis legalization in Canada, licensed producer Cronos Group Inc. (TSX-V:CRON) has formed a cross-border joint venture with MM Enterprises USA LLC, a leading U.S. cannabis company with facilities in California, ... [Read]

Nutritional High Closes Acquisition of Calyx Brands

Mar 19 Jackson Chen

Nutritional High International Inc. (CSE:EAT) has closed its acquisition of Calyx Brands Inc., a leading distributor of cannabis products throughout California. Calyx also has conditional approval for a Distributor and Transporter Permit issued by the ... [Read]

Cannabis Consolidation Continues: Aphria to Buy Nuuvera for $826 Million

Jan 29 Jackson Chen

As part of a growing trend of consolidation in the Canadian cannabis market companies are positioning themselves ahead of the upcoming legalization. Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) has now agreed to buy Nuuvera Inc. (TSX-V:NUU) for $8.50 per share, ... [Read]

How The Cannabis Industry Shapes Up Following Aurora-CanniMed Deal

Jan 25 Jackson Chen

A $22.6 Billion Industry Is Cooking Up Following yesterday’s announcement that marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) will buy competitor CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) in a $1.1 billion dollar deal, the Canadian cannabis industry is ... [Read]

Aurora Cannabis to Buy CanniMed for $1.1B, Creating the World’s Biggest Marijuana Producer

Jan 24 Jackson Chen

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), Canada’s second-largest marijuana producer, has finally agreed to acquire CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) in a cash-and-stock deal worth $1.1 billion. This would create the world’s largest weed producer with a combined ... [Read]

Market Movers: Leagold Mining to Make Offer for Brio Gold

Jan 23 Jackson Chen

Leagold Mining Corp. (TSX:LMC) intends to make an offer to acquire all the shares of Brio Gold Inc. (TSX:BRIO) at $2.80 each on or before February 28. This offer represents a 57% premium over Brio ... [Read]

Mogo Finance Creates Blockchain Subsidiary, To Begin Bitcoin Mining

Jan 23 Jackson Chen

Online lender, Mogo Finance Technology Inc. (TSX:MOGO) has created a new subsidiary named Mogo Blockchain Technology Inc. to serve as the main vehicle for Mogo’s blockchain operations, including new product development and strategic partnerships. Mogo ... [Read]

Victory Square Invests In Rock Token ICO

Market Movers: Victory Square Invests In Gibraltar’s Rock Token ICO

Jan 16 Jackson Chen

Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE:VST) has become an early investor in the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), a subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX), by investing US$150,000 into the upcoming Rock Token ICO. In turn, ... [Read]

HIVE Blockchain Begins Ethereum Mining In Sweden

Jan 15 Jackson Chen

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSX.V:HIVE) (OTC:HVBTF) has completed phase I of a multi-phase buildout of a large-scale GPU-based mining complex in Sweden. The company has now begun Ethereum mining operations at the facility, which is also ... [Read]

Heritage Cannabis Holdings — Newest Entrant Into The Canadian Cannabis Market

Jan 12 Jackson Chen

Meet Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE:CANN), the newest company to enter the blazing hot Canadian cannabis market. The company was previously called Umbral Energy Corp. (CSE:UMB) and focused mainly on mineral exploration in Quebec. In ... [Read]