Editorial Standards

Cannabismarketcap is committed to providing accurate, transparent, and timely data for the cannabis industry. This page describes how we source, verify, and publish our content.

Data Sources & Methodology

• Stock market data sourced from Polygon.io API (real-time and historical)
• Financial data: quarterly and annual reports via SEC filings
• Prices updated hourly during market hours (Mon–Fri 10AM–5PM ET)
• Financials updated daily with 24-hour cooldown per ticker
• 52-week highs/lows computed from daily price data
• Market snapshots include total market cap, volume, and sector performance

Content Standards

• All stock data is template-driven from verified financial databases
• Cannabis strain information compiled from scientific literature and industry databases
• US state law guides reviewed against current legislation
• Drug interaction data cross-referenced with published pharmacological research
• Directory companies individually verified via web search — 3,000+ verified, 2,000+ fakes removed in March 2026 audit
• All companies must have a verifiable website to be listed

News & Editorial

• News articles curated from 41+ industry sources including Marijuana Moment, Leafly, Benzinga, and Seeking Alpha
• Content reviewed for accuracy before publication
• Maximum 1,000 articles maintained with rolling archive
• AI-assisted writing with human editorial oversight
• All financial content includes “not financial advice” disclaimers

Update Frequency

Corrections Policy

• Contact [email protected] to report errors
• Corrections applied within 24 hours of verification
• Data integrity checks run automatically to flag anomalies (>80% price change, negative revenue, margins >100%)

Independence & Transparency

• Plausible analytics (privacy-focused, no Google Analytics)
• No advertiser influence on stock analysis or rankings
• Transparent data sourcing with Polygon.io attribution

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