Prior to Canada making the move to nationally legalize adult-use recreational cannabis in October, numerous investors knew that the rapidly growing legal cannabis industry was one to follow closely. Although the United States hasn’t followed in Canada’s footsteps just yet, ten states have legalized recreational cannabis, while more than thirty have legalized it for medicinal purposes. Beyond that, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its first cannabis-based drug this past June. North America is by far the leader of the cannabis industry, forecast as the fastest growing region with the largest market share. Although the U.S has not yet removed the federal ban, with Canada, the two countries lead the global cannabis industry, which is predicted to hit $146.4 billion worldwide before the end of 2025, with a CAGR 34.6%, according to a Grand View Research report. The increased legalization of cannabis, whether for medical or recreational purposes, along with the increased utilization in several medical applications continue to drive growth within the industry. As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, here are a few marijuana stocks that are making headlines as of late.Click Here For The Top Marijuana Stocks To Add To Your Watch-List This Week