Sushree Mohanty
I am Sushree Mohanty, a financial analyst with eight years of experience in finance, retail, and operations management. I first joined Market Realist in 2015. I covered macroeconomics, consumer stocks, and the real estate sector. Currently, I am fascinated with the cannabis industry. I love digging deeper into this vast marijuana sector and provide a detailed and interesting analysis. I have a bachelor’s degree in business management, specializing in finance. I am also a CFA Level 2 candidate.
Creativity is my forte. Besides financial writing, I also love writing on general topics, life-changing experiences, and spirituality. I am an artist-singer, painter, and dancer. I love traveling and learning about various cultures. I am also a fitness enthusiast and a fighter by passion.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
More From Sushree Mohanty
Marijuana Legalization Hopes Crashed in New Mexico
Recently, the House proposed a bill to legalize recreational cannabis. However, marijuana legalization hopes have crashed in New Mexico for this year.
US Cannabis Companies Seek Bankruptcy Protection from Canada
Due to rising financial constraints, US cannabis companies are seeking bankruptcy protection from Canada. In the US, marijuana still isn’t legal at the federal level.
Marijuana Legalization Kicks Drug Cartels out of the Market
Marijuana legalization is getting a lot of support in the US in 2020. Legalizing marijuana has kicked many drug cartels out of the market.
Trump Denies Protection to State Medical Marijuana Programs
President Trump introduced a proposal to end an existing policy introduced by Congress. The proposal will be part of the fiscal 2021 budget plan.
Macy’s Will Close 125 Stores amid Online Shopping Demand
Macy’s has decided to close 125 stores over the next three years. The company will also reduce 10% of its staff, which is around 2,000 corporate jobs.
Not Just Marijuana, Tulsi Gabbard Wants All Drugs to Be Legal
Tulsi Gabbard has been a big supporter of marijuana legalization. Recently, she spoke about how she wants all illicit drugs to be legal and not just marijuana.
Will Coca-Cola Post Strong Q4 Earnings?
Coca-Cola will report its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 on Friday before the market opens. Analysts have a positive outlook for the stock.
Cuomo Promises Cannabis in New York in 2020
Most US states are looking forward to cannabis legalization in 2020. Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo promised to legalize cannabis in New York in 2020.
Why Cronos Rose 33% in After-Hours Trading on Wednesday
Cronos Group (CRON) stock rose 33% with a heavy volume in after-hours trading on Wednesday. Marijuana stocks are on a rollercoaster ride.
Exploring Canada’s Cannabis Demand-Supply Landscape
Cannabis demand is rising, but there seems to be a gap between cannabis demand and supply in Canada. Let’s take a closer look at the imbalance.
Why Aphria Is Jefferies’s Top Pick This Month
Aphria impressed analysts and cannabis investors in 2019. While the cannabis sector’s struggles pulled down Aphria stock, the company did well overall.
Where Trump Stands on Marijuana Legalization
Donald Trump has never openly supported marijuana legalization, and this month, Trump has shared some conflicting views on medical marijuana legalization.
A Look at Canopy Growth’s Acquisition Portfolio
Canopy Growth has focused on its acquisition strategy since Canada legalized cannabis in 2018, expanding its medical cannabis market in Europe and globally.
A Deep Dive into the Top Cannabis Retailers in Florida
Since Florida legalized medical marijuana, business is booming. In September, the state had 22 licensed vertically integrated medical cannabis operators.
Recreational Marijuana Sales Go Live in Michigan
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Michigan. It took the step in 2018, but the licensing process and regulations took awhile.
Will Consumer Confidence Data Hurt Chances of Rate Cut?
After declining in June, consumer confidence rebounded in July to its highest level yet in 2019.
Marijuana in Hawaii: Is Further Legalization Likely?
We’ve previously discussed the varying degrees of marijuana legalization in a variety of US states. Now, let’s talk about the laws in Hawaii.
Cowen Boosts Estimate for US Cannabis Market in 2030
Cowen & Co. increased its estimates for the US cannabis market, expecting $85 billion in sales by 2030. Its previous sales forecast was $80 billion.
Marijuana in Wisconsin: Five Things You Need to Know
On October 30, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession. Here are five things to know about Wisconsin and legalization.
Cannabis: Kraft Heinz Marks Warren Buffett’s Entry
Cannabis is an evolving sector. Recently, Warren Buffett entered the space following Kraft Heinz’s (KHC) newest investment in Flowhub.
Aurora Cannabis: New Product Launch with CTT Pharma
Aurora Cannabis (ACB) strengthened its footing in the medical cannabis industry by launching a new product. The stock rose 2.1% in pre-market trading today.
HEXO: What’s the Word on the Street?
HEXO stock has suffered since it reported lower-than-expected third-quarter results in June. The stock has fallen 31.8% since its earnings on June 12.
Cannabis Legalization: Did President Trump Drop a Hint?
Cannabis legalization is a hot topic. With the sudden boom in the cannabis industry, legalization at the national level is vital.
Can Marijuana Legalization Spark Beto O’Rourke’s Bid?
Marijuana reform is central to Beto O’Rourke’s 2020 presidential campaign—how could his agenda that affect the cannabis industry?
Canopy Growth Earnings Impacted the Cannabis Sector
Canopy Growth’s weak results weighed on the entire cannabis sector. Most of the cannabis stocks were in the red on Thursday.
Cresco Labs Stock Tumbling ahead of Earnings
Cresco Labs (CRLBF) is set to report its Q2 earnings on August 21 after the market closes. The company’s stock fell 5.3% yesterday.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings Stock Down after Earnings
Charlotte’s Web Holdings stock (CWBHF)(CWEB) was down 6.6% yesterday after the company reported lower-than-expected Q2 earning results.
Why Mike Tyson Is Talking about Cannabis
CNN reported that heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said they smoke 10 tons of weed, worth about $40,000, at his California marijuana ranch per month.
Why Jim Cramer Favors CRON and CGC
Canopy Growth (CGC) rose 1.5% today while Cronos Group (CRON) fell 3.8%. CNBC host Jim Cramer favors both stocks amid several weed industry scandals.
Consumer Sector Wasn’t Impressive in the Last Week of May
Last week, the S&P 500 (SPY) fell 2.6% due to a drastic fall in the energy, retail, consumer staples, and financial sectors.
GM Stops Production at 78-Year-Old Michigan Plant
Ahead of General Motors’ (GM) Q2 earnings results on Thursday, the company announced that it’s halting production at a transmission plant in Michigan.
Who Gained the Most in the Consumer Sector Last Week?
Coty (COTY) released its fiscal 2Q18 results before the market opened on February 8. Its revenue increased 14.8% YoY to $2.63 billion.
Consumer Sector Insights for the First Week of 2018
The consumer staples sector had a slight gain of 0.10% led by a stock increase in the stock price of CVS Health, Coty, Estee Lauder, and Walmart.
Will 2018 Be a Smooth Road for Investors?
2018 also brings with it many geopolitical events that could bring uncertainty and turn the market around.
Why Asian Markets Grabbed Investors’ Attention in 2017
Stock markets around the world rallied in 2017. Asian equities, in particular, grabbed investors’ attention in 2017, as they have been outperforming other markets.
Key Updates in the Consumer Sector: December 18–22, 2017
The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index (21.7%) has outperformed the S&P 500 Index (19.9%) and the S&P 500 Consumer Staples Index (10.4%) on a YTD basis.
Analyzing the Consumer Sector’s Performance Last Week
On September 1, General Motors (GM) released its August sales report. In August, US retail sales recorded 275,552 vehicles—7.5% higher YoY.
How Much Has Hormel Returned to Shareholders in Fiscal 2016?
Along with its 3Q16 results, Hormel Foods (HRL) also announced the 352nd consecutive quarterly dividend at the annual rate of $0.58 per share.
Why Did Hormel Foods Increase Its Fiscal 2016 Guidance?
Hormel Foods (HRL) increased its fiscal 2016 EPS (earnings per share) guidance to $1.60–$1.64. The earlier EPS guidance range was $1.56–$1.60.
Wall Street Analysts’ Recommendations for Sanderson Farms
Stephens gave Sanderson Farm the highest target price of $108, respectively. This represents a 16% rise from the closing price of $93.17 on August 18.
How Much Has Tyson Foods Returned to Shareholders in Fiscal 2016?
Tyson Foods bought back 6.6 million shares in fiscal 3Q16 and has bought back another 5.4 million shares so far in fiscal 4Q16.
How Is Tyson Foods Improving Its Chicken Operating Margin?
In fiscal 3Q16, Tyson Foods’ Chicken segment reported an operating margin of 13.9% with an improved product mix.
What Do Analysts Recommend for Kellogg after Fiscal 2Q16 Results?
The average broker target price for Kellogg for the next 12 months has risen to $83.93 from $79. This is 1.4% higher than the closing price of $82.71 on August 5.
What Made Kellogg Update Its Fiscal 2016 Guidance?
In its fiscal 2Q16 earnings release, Kellogg stated that it expects its fiscal 2016 cash flow from operating activities to be ~$1.7 billion.
How Has Hain Celestial’s Stock Fared ahead of Fiscal 4Q16 Results?
So far, Hain Celestial’s stock has shown tremendous growth of 31% in 2016, led by an exceptional performance each quarter. The stock has gained 16% since its last quarterly earnings release on May 4.
Did Kellogg’s Earnings Beat Estimates in Fiscal 2Q16?
In fiscal 2Q16, Kellogg Company (K) reported EPS (earnings per share) of $0.91, in line with analysts’ estimates.
ADM’s Stock Fell 2% Due to Weaker Performance in 2Q16
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reported its 2Q16 results on August 2. The stock didn’t react well to the results. It fell 2% on the same day.
What Benefited ADM’s WILD Flavors and Specialty Ingredients in 2Q16?
Archer Daniels Midland’s management mentioned that the WILD Flavors and Specialty Ingredients’ results were in line with the same quarter last year.
How Mondelez Compares to Its Peers’ Key Moving Averages
On July 27, Mondelez closed at $43.94. The stock is trading 1.2% above its 100-day, 1.4% below its 50-day, and 2.9% below its 20-day moving averages.
Hershey’s Returns, Including a 6% Dividend Hike, Hit a Sweet Spot
On July 28, 2016, Hershey (HSY) declared its 347th consecutive regular dividend on its common stock and 128th consecutive regular dividend on its Class B common stock.
