With the renewed excitement about marijuana market growth in the U.S., we’re seeing investors similarly look North to find some pot profit opportunities. So basically we can consider it a reverse merger. With an Aphria-Tilray mega merger in the works and U.S. federal legalization being discussed, it’s hard not to get excited. Over the course of a varied career, he has also been a radio newscaster, an investment banker, and a bass player in a selection of rock and roll bands. Market data powered by FactSet and Web Financial Group. Through Tuesday’s close, Tilray shares have fallen 54% in … Shareholders Encouraged to Visit Joint Company Website for Information About the Proposed Aphria-Tilray Combination. Zuanic reiterated his overweight rating on Aphria stock and raised his 12-month price target to C$32.50 ($25.71) from C$26.00. First of all, economies of scale. I should mention, they're also quite active in international markets. So that's an encouraging development. In this video from Motley Fool Live from Dec. 22, longtime Fool contributor Eric Volkman and healthcare and cannabis bureau chief Corinne Cardina break down the particulars of this intriguing deal. Source: Wye Communications But going forward, again if things are ever legalized that would be a weed beer, this product is the number one beer that's associated somehow with marijuana. Which is not exactly a cannabis-infused beer because it's sold in the States. Many pot companies have shown immense growth recently and their stocks are well-positioned to keep soaring we believe. Aphria Inc. (NASDAQ:APHA) and Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) are contemplating a merger. Ahead of Merger, Tilray and Aphria … But should you buy Tilray before the Aphria merger? Another nice thing about this merger that shareholders in both companies should be happy about, it's a comprehensive company [together]. TLRY stock is likely to do well over the next year once its merger with Aphria closes By Mark R. Hake , CFA Feb 19, 2021, 2:43 pm EST February 19, 2021 It's nice for investors who are interested in playing this sector and understand and accept all of its risks. Aphria and Tilray are merging in an all-stock deal to form the largest cannabis company by revenue. On December 16th, Aphria (TSX: APHA) (NASDAQ: APHA) and Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) announced a pending stock-based merger. Home » Marijuana » What the Aphria & Tilray Merger Means for Marijuana Stocks. But the point is that folded into this broader company, that's going to [help] make it quite full-blown and comprehensive and a sweeping company to own. The tie-up of Tilray and Aphria is intriguing, but TLRY stock isn't the way to play it By Vince Martin , InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 4, 2021, 3:21 pm EST March 4, 2021 Cannabis plants grow in a greenhouse at a Aphria Inc. facility. Currently, Aphria's share price is around 0.73 times Tilray's share price. The reality, dear reader, is that the window for massive gains from Tilray stock and Aphria stock has likely passed. Corinne Cardina: Let's talk about a big splashy deal. That's why we're seeing prices coming down. Reddit users mentioned Tilray stock and Aphria, which led retail investors to pile into both company’s shares. The tie-up of Tilray and Aphria is intriguing, but TLRY stock isn't the way to play it By Vince Martin , InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 4, 2021, 3:21 pm EST March 4, 2021 And the good news is that this rising tide does indeed lift all boats. Losing that mark could put the $13 to $14 area in play, which was resistance when Aphria was consolidating its gains last month. Tilray is expected to close a combination with Aphria … Is Tilray Stock a Buy? © Copyright 2021: Lombardi Publishing Corporation. When Tilray stock went public on the Nasdaq, I said that this was great, even for other pot stocks. This means that Aphria's share price either needs to go up, Tilray's share price needs to come down, or both. Investing in the right stock before the crowd arrives could net huge gains. That’s great in the short term. Aphria agrees to a reverse merger with Tilray, valuing the combined company with a listed EV of $3.9 billion. If Tilray eventually cools off, Aphria stock will fall in price as well. Tilray shareholders will continue to hold Tilray … That news on its own was enough to jump-start interest in the U.S. marijuana industry. The upgrade for Tilray stock came from Stifel this week following a double downgrade last week. SweetWater Brewing makes a product called 420 Strain, 420 of course being not-so-secret code for marijuana. Article continues below advertisement What analysts forecast for Aphria stock … Shares of both companies traded higher on Wednesday, with Tilray stock up 22.74% at $9.66 and Aphria up 2.75% to $8.34. And that brings me back to Aphria stock and Tilray stock. Essentially Aphria is acquiring Tilray because after the smoke clears and all the shares are exchanged, it's an all-stock transaction. Two companies that should be on investors’ radar—Aphria Inc (NASDAQ:APHA) and Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY)—have already more than doubled in value since 2021 began.