$VRNO

Five U.S. marijuana companies—Trulieve, Curaleaf, Verano, Ascend, and Vireo—report combined $2B in uncertain tax liabilities due to pending IRS guidance on federal rescheduling. Each company has different approaches to recognizing tax benefits, with liabilities ranging from $215.8M to $625.4M. The uncertainty stems from Section 280E of the federal tax code, which prohibits deductions for businesses trafficking controlled substances.

AMD announced Verano, a CPU for its AI rack Helios 500, with 72 or 192 cores and 800GB/s memory bandwidth. It prioritizes GPU connectivity and power efficiency over raw memory performance. Verano will ship in late 2027 and compete with NVIDIA's Vera. AMD also detailed its design choices, including LPDDR5X memory and BGA packaging. The company aims to optimize performance per watt across the entire AI rack.

AMD unveiled details of its Verano 'EPYC 9006 LP' CPUs, featuring up to 192 cores, LPDDR5X memory support, and optimized for Agentic AI. The processors use Zen 6 architecture, with frequencies up to 5.3 GHz, and support SOCAMM2 memory for high bandwidth and efficiency. Designed for power-efficient AI deployments, they offer up to 0.8 TB/s bandwidth and 1.5 TB capacity per socket.

AMD's upcoming Verano processors are designed for GPU servers, aiming to rival Nvidia's Vera Rubin superchips. Verano integrates CPU and GPU for AI workloads, using LPDDR5X memory and custom I/O dies. It features 72 or 192 cores and enhanced xGMI connectivity for faster CPU-to-GPU communication. AMD plans to launch Verano next year, targeting specific AI applications.

Verano Holdings reported 2026 revenue of $212.44M, up 4.7% YoY, with net loss narrowing to $4.07M. Nine-month revenue rose 4% to $638.5M, driven by retail growth. The company operates 163 dispensaries across 13 states, facing margin pressures from market maturation.

Verano Holdings Corp. (VRNO) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Verano Announces Strong Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Highlighted by $212 Million in Revenue and Year-Over-Year Organic Growth Company generates revenue increase of $10 million, or 5%, and highest level of cash flow from operations in four years CHICAGO, October 29, 2026 (

AMD's upcoming EPYC 9006-series 'Verano' AI host CPUs will use a new SB1 socket, requiring different cooling systems. The CPUs will feature up to 72 Zen 6 cores and a 24-channel LPDDR5X memory subsystem, according to a Dynatron listing. AMD positions Verano for AI servers, where CPUs orchestrate workloads for AI accelerators. The launch is expected in the second half of 2027.

AMD's upcoming EPYC 'Verano' processors, part of its 6th Gen EPYC lineup, will reportedly use a new SB1 socket. This information comes from server cooler maker Dynatron, which listed cooling solutions supporting 'AMD EPYC Verano on Socket SB1.' The Verano, codenamed EPYC 9006 LP, features 72 cores, boost clocks up to 5 GHz, and 24 channels of LPDDR5X memory. AMD plans to launch it in the second half of 2027 for AI racks as a host processor for GPU clusters.

A federal class action lawsuit alleges that Cresco Labs, Green Thumb Industries, and Verano Holdings misrepresented recreational cannabis as medicine. The case is in discovery dispute, with plaintiffs opposing a motion to stay. The defendants deny the allegations. MMJ International Holdings, not a party, commented on the timing amid federal rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III, which offers economic benefits.

Verano Holdings (VRNO) shares rose 10% in a month after Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates, showing revenue growth and improved cash flow. The company operates 163 dispensaries across 13 states and plans expansions. However, gross margins declined to 46% due to promotional activity. Management expects Q3 revenue and margins to be similar to Q2 but anticipates cash flow improvement. VRNO is pursuing a U.S. exchange listing and federal cannabis reclassification. Competitors include Green Thumb Indust