July 2016 - Page 3 of 5 - NetworkNewsWire

TuesdayJul 19, 2016 5:19 pm

Content Checked (CNCK) App Highlighted in Energy Times Magazine

The June issue of Energy Times Magazine gave readers a look into the potential health benefits associated with use of the SugarChecked app from Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK). The publication’s editor gave SugarChecked a stellar review, noting its utility as a tool to manage obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. “If you’re looking to lose weight, one way is to avoid sugar,” reads Energy Times’ June ‘Wellness Watch’ spotlight. “It isn’t always easy to find added sweetness in packaged foods, though, given that there are dozens of ways to say “sugar” on food labels. One way to…

TuesdayJul 19, 2016 3:48 pm

Liberty Interactive Corp. Continues To Deliver On Debentures

Liberty Interactive Corp. (NASDAQ: QVCA, QVCB, LVNTA, LVNTB) has developed deep roots throughout the video and digital commerce industries, having grown into one of the largest and most well-known players in the game today on the strength of its two core tracking stock groups, QVC Group (QVCA, QVCB) and Liberty Ventures Group (LVNTA, LVNTB). QVC, as readers likely already know, is one of the top global names in video and digital retailing, with its curated collections of brands. QVC Group also owns a sizeable stake in interactive multi-channel retailer HSN (NASDAQ: HSNI) at around 38 percent, as well as wholly…

TuesdayJul 19, 2016 2:49 pm

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Shares Underlying Technology with Pokémon GO

Since its release on July 6, 2016, Pokémon GO, the free-to-play location-based augmented reality mobile game from Niantic, has taken the world by storm. Within days, the game became one of the most widely used smart device apps in history, with far-reaching effects spanning into the financial sector. Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) saw its stock price nearly doubling before closing at its highest level since 2010 last Friday, while Zagg, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAGG) benefitted from its recent acquisition of a smartphone battery case manufacturer on its way to a 27 percent jump in stock price in just over a week. One…

TuesdayJul 19, 2016 2:49 pm

Singlepoint, Inc. (SING) Offers Update on Progress toward Uplisting

Before the opening bell, Singlepoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) gave prospective shareholders an update on its progress toward uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market. MaloneBailey, a market-leading accounting firm delivering audit services to high-quality small and middle-market private and public companies, is rapidly approaching the completion of its audit for Singlepoint’s Form 10, which is required for the company to move forward with plans to become a fully reporting entity. Singlepoint announced the completion of an audit of its financial statements for the two years ended December 31, 2014, in early May before commencing an audit of its 2015 results. Last…

MondayJul 18, 2016 3:43 pm

Laguna Blends, Inc. (CSE: LAG) (LB6A.F) (OTC: LAGBF) Highlights Recent Milestones Related to Growth Strategy

Before the opening bell, Laguna Blends, Inc. (OTC: LAGBF) issued a news release recapping some of its recent milestones related to its planned entry into the $121 billion global skin care industry. The most recently announced milestone related to this goal was the company’s entry into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the exclusive license brand name and existing inventory of CannaCeuticals of California, USA (“Canna”), which was originally announced in a news release issued on July 7. Under the terms of this agreement, Laguna will receive an exclusive license to sell Canna’s cannabidiol (CBD) skin care products in…

MondayJul 18, 2016 3:21 pm

Itron, Inc. (ITRI) Settles Patent Litigation Claims

Late last week, Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced an agreement to settle outstanding patent litigation claims brought against the company by TransData, Inc. As a result of this settlement, the two parties will dismiss all litigation claims related to TransData’s intellectual property, meaning that Itron and its customers will not be subject to any additional infringement claims in connection with these patents. The financial terms of this settlement were not disclosed. In a statement issued by the company regarding the agreement, management pointed out Itron’s sizable intellectual property portfolio before turning their attention toward the future. The provided statement reads:…

MondayJul 18, 2016 1:59 pm

Copart (CPRT) Expanding China Grove Location in North Carolina

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), a premier destination for quality vehicles, has announced the expansion of its China Grove location in North Carolina. Located on 1081 Recovery Road, this expansion will allow for additional land to store more inventory. The company’s inventory currently boasts a wide selection of cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and ATVs, among other products. This particular location already offers an auction at 10 a.m. every Monday and encourages the general public to visit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Being part of the North Carolina community for more than 18 years, Copart is proud to…

FridayJul 08, 2016 3:30 pm

FRAME from Agora Holdings (AGHI) Focuses the Selling Power of Social Influence

Brits who wanted the U.K. to remain in the E.U. are scratching their heads now. How could so many of their compatriots be persuaded to vote leave? Naturally, those in the leave camp are equally perplexed at the actions of the ‘remainers’. Well, psychology offers one answer: social influence. Social influence, according to the Oxford Dictionary of Psychology, is ‘any process whereby a person’s attitudes, opinions, beliefs, or behavior are altered or controlled by others’. Now, to harness and focus this powerful force, Agora Holdings (OTC: AGHI) offers FRAME. FRAME is the lens through which small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…

FridayJul 08, 2016 3:02 pm

Overstock.com, Inc. (OSTK) Operational and Financial Performance Continues to Impress

Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) has moved well beyond its original model as a premier online discount seller of excess inventory. Overstock, founded in 1999, now has over a million on-site products, ranging from furniture and home décor to automobiles, all controlled by 1,500 employees. The shift in strategy is seen in the company’s 2011 acquisition of a new URL (www.O.co), which is especially suited to Overstock’s growing mobile presence. The company, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has succeeded by offering a balanced mix of superior customer service and associated innovation. Recognizing the developing demand for consumer-friendly mobile access, Overstock…

FridayJul 08, 2016 3:00 pm

How I’m XAM, LLC is Revolutionizing Messaging Apps

Messaging applications are communication tools that enable people to communicate on a one-to-one level or in a private group. These platforms are free, instant, and increasingly popular, attracting hundreds of millions of active users monthly. In addition, GlobalWebIndex.net reports that 75% of Internet users depend upon some form of messaging app. To fully appreciate the value of messaging apps, it’s important to differentiate their capabilities from those of social media. The key difference between the two are the levels of privacy each communication tool offers. Messaging apps enable one-on-one conversations, whereas social media is a more public interaction. Many people…