Why Tilray Stock Soared This Week

The cannabis business might soon be a lot more lucrative.Shares of Tilray Brands (TLRY +44.13%) surged 65% this past week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors are hopeful that the Trump administration will move to lessen costly regulations on the beleaguered cannabis industry. Image source: Getty Images. A highly anticipated executive order President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating a reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, according to The Washington Post. A decision could come as soon as Monday, Dec. 15. The U.S.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) defines Schedule I drugs as "drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse." Examples include ecstasy and heroin. Schedule III drugs, in contrast, have "moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence." Examples include Tylenol with codeine and testosterone. ExpandNASDAQ: TLRYTilray BrandsToday's Change(44.13%) $3.72Current Price$12.15Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.4BDay's Range$10.28 - $12.4152wk Range$3.51 - $23.20Volume84MAvg Vol8.4MGross Margin20.17% Fewer regulations might mean more profits for pot producers A rescheduling of marijuana could make it easier for cannabis companies to access banking and other traditional financial services. It could also allow marijuana producers to claim federal tax deductions for a host of conventional business expenses that they currently cannot deduct. All of which would likely help boost after-tax profits for Tilray and other cannabis suppliers.About the AuthorJoe Tenebruso is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst. Previously, Joe was an investment analyst for Stock Advisor, Income Investor, and Crypto Society, as well as several other market-beating investing services. He graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.tmfguardianX@Tier1InvestorRead NextNov 3, 2025 •By David Jagielski, CPATilray Brands Has Been Buying Bitcoin.

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