tag only. Also, add a relevant emoji at the end of the last paragraph. Let me start by generating the title. The original is “Why Curaleaf Stock Bumped Higher Today.” A Vonnegut twist might be something like “Marijuana Stocks Rise: Politics and Patience Play Their Parts.” That’s under 100 characters. Next, the body. The original has an image, which I need to keep. Then the first paragraph talks about investors being optimistic. Vonnegut would probably mock the absurdity of hoping for profit in a struggling industry. Maybe something like, “Investors in marijuana companies are a breed apart. They’re like sailors on a sinking ship, clutching straws labeled ‘growth’ and ‘profitability.'” The part about Curaleaf’s stock rising can be rephrased with a touch of irony. Instead of “decent-sized pop,” maybe “a modest upward twitch.” The mention of the S&P 500 flatlining can be juxtaposed with cosmic indifference. For the political section, Trump endorsing Gruters. Vonnegut’s style would highlight the absurdity of political endorsements in the context of marijuana reform. Maybe something like, “President Trump, a man whose policies often resemble a game of darts with a megaphone, endorsed a pro-pot senator. Because nothing says ‘progress’ like a man who once called pot a ‘dope’ now backing a legalization advocate.” Including the fatalistic phrase “So it goes” after explaining that Gruters’ influence is limited. The analysis needs to be deeper, perhaps pointing out that while this is a minor win, the federal landscape remains unchanged, and investors are betting on hope rather than reality. Finally, the emoji. Since the article is about stock movements and politics, maybe a 🚀 (for upward movement) or a 🌿 (for cannabis). The latter fits better. I need to ensure all shortcodes like [stock_chart] are retained and images are in place. Also, avoid using tags and any color styles. Check that the title is only in the tag and not repeated elsewhere. Putting it all together, making sure the sentences are simple, the tone is wry, and the macro strategist’s analysis is evident. Let me review each section again to ensure compliance with the parameters and the desired style.End of Thought (19.51s) Marijuana Stocks Rise: Politics and Patience Play Their Parts Investors in marijuana companies are a breed apart. They’re like sailors on a sinking ship, clutching straws labeled “growth” and “profitability.” The industry’s losses are legendary, yet they persist. Why? Because hope, like smoke, is light and hard to hold. On Monday, Curaleaf’s shares twitched upward—2% or so—a flicker of optimism in a sea of red ink. The S&P 500, meanwhile, yawned. The move wasn’t about math. It was about politics, and politics, as we know, is theater. The president endorses a pot proponent Donald Trump, a man whose love for reform is about as deep as a puddle, endorsed Florida Senator Joe Gruters for RNC chair. Gruters, a legalization cheerleader, once sponsored a bill letting Florida’s medical cannabis patients grow their own plants. The bill died. The Senate’s health committee, a room full of grown-ups, said no. Trump, though, is a fan of chaos. He endorsed Gruters and also endorsed the outgoing chairman, Michael Whatley, who’s now running for Senate. Two endorsements, one cause. The RNC, it seems, is a stage where everyone plays both sides. [stock_chart symbol="OTC:CURLF" f_id="340562" language="en"] Every win counts If Gruters wins the RNC chair, it’ll be a victory. But it’ll be the kind of win that feels like losing. The federal government isn’t moving. The real power lies with Congress, not the RNC. Still, investors clapped. They needed a reason to. The marijuana industry is a long game. It’s not about today’s headlines or tomorrow’s stock prices. It’s about grinding through years of red tape, legal battles, and public scorn. Gruters’ nod is a pebble in a landslide. So it goes. Macro strategists know this: markets trade on stories. Today’s story was a threadbare one. But in the grand scheme of things, it’s enough. For now. 🌿