Marijuana Stocks Just Got a Major Boost from This Blue-Chip Firm

A blue-chip firm is considering entering the cannabis market, and is this is excellent news for marijuana stocks.

It brings legitimacy to the industry and shows that cannabis use is more than just subculture or a fad...

marijuana stocksNot only is Canada fully legalizing all marijuana use, but Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Utah are all expected to have marijuana initiatives and amendments on their ballots in 2018.

And while a lot of people are using more pure forms of marijuana for recreational purposes, there are other uses with enormous potential.

You see, marijuana contains THC, which is the main element that causes users to feel "high."

But there are other non-intoxicating extracts from cannabis plants that could provide health benefits blue-chip firms want to use....

CBD Is the New Gold Rush in the Beverage Industry

Money Morning has discussed the growing popularity and health impact of cannabidiol (CBD) in the past.

This is one of the many non-psychoactive components found in cannabis.

CBD is known for its ability to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and relax people. It has the potential to treat many diseases and disorders.

Thanks to this long list of benefits, CBD has gained attention as a potential ingredient for general well-being and health.

And in just the past week, there has been some explosive news about the possibility of a major company getting involved in the CBD market.

This company is one of the most famous beverage brands in the world.

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It has been diversifying away from its main product in recent years, so it makes sense that it would be looking at CBD as an ingredient to provide health benefits.

And this next move could make this blue-chip firm one of the top marijuana stocks to watch this year.

This Blue-Chip Firm Could be the Next Big Marijuana Stock

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You may not picture Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) when thinking of a pot stock, but this blue-chip giant could soon enter the CBD market.

Bloomberg reported on Sept. 17 that the company wants to make CBD-infused "recovery" beverages, positioning them for the same market that consumes drinks such as Gatorade.

And this could just be the first steps in Coca-Cola offering infused beverages...

Once the public accepts CBD being infused in drinks, the next step would be for Coke to make marijuana-infused beverages.

And with their long list of products, they have a lot to work with.

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