There's no denying that last year was ugly for marijuana stocks, with a capital "U." It was supposed to be the year that the pot industry demonstrated its ability to turn a profit on a broad scale, but instead wound up being a complete mess. Canadian growers have been contending with supply issues since day one of legalization on Oct. 17, 2018, while exorbitant tax rates in certain U.S. states have fueled an ever-resilient black market.
Amazingly, though, a half-dozen cannabis stocks bucked this trend and ended the year higher by at least 47% (when rounded). Say hello to the top marijuana stocks for 2019.
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