The Daily Hit is a recap of the top financial news stories for Thursday, August 15, 2024. On the Site New York ruling could threaten crackdown on unlicensed marijuana sales A court ruled that a convenience store in Queens would be allowed to reopen due to improper delivery of a …
Georgia low-THC medical marijuana program growing by 1,000 patients per month
Despite the 5% THC cap on medical marijuana products in Georgia, the state program has reportedly been gaining steam with the local population, with residents signing up at a rate of about 1,000 per month. The program now boasts 21,368 registered medical cannabis patients in the state, along with 1,542 …
Ticker: Mortgage rates tick up; Retail figures come in strong
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher this week, holding close to its lowest level in more than a year. The rate rose to 6.49% from 6.47% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.09%. After jumping to a 23-year high of 7.79% in October, the