CNBC·2025-12-12 13:05Group 1 - Cannabis stocks experienced significant gains, with Tilray Brands surging over 28% and Canopy Growth jumping 23% in premarket trading [1] - Innovative Industrial Properties, a cannabis facility operator, also saw an increase of more than 6% [1] - The surge in cannabis stocks was attributed to reports of President Donald Trump planning to ease federal restrictions on marijuana [1] Group 2 - Trump is expected to instruct agencies to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which would alter tax regulations for cannabis companies and promote investment [2] - The reclassification would move marijuana from a category that includes heroin to a lower tier with less dangerous drugs, such as steroids and Tylenol with codeine, and is anticipated to occur early next year [2] - This change in classification was previously suggested by Trump in August, highlighting ongoing discussions about marijuana's legal status [3] Group 3 - Despite broader acceptance of cannabis, pot stocks have faced challenges since many went public approximately seven years ago, with Tilray shares down 36% prior to the recent surge [3]