August 2017 - Page 5 of 9 - NetworkNewsWire

FridayAug 18, 2017 12:02 pm

AppSwarm (SWRM) Completes Acquisition of MediaPlay, Anticipates Rapid Revenue Development

Poised for rapid revenue development following acquisition of MediaPlay Agreements in place with leading application stores to fast-track applications Company had $589,000 in revenues in 2016 and was able to eliminate more than $500,000 in corporate debt Technology development and incubation acceleration company AppSwarm, Inc. (OTC: SWRM) has announced its acquisition of MediaPlay, a multiplatform games publisher and developer (http://nnw.fm/V65iJ). The company has further announced the creation of two AppSwarm divisions. Assets purchased as part of the acquisition include: Games in-house Rights to games currently in negotiations Pending letters of intent Pending distribution agreements Work-for-hire contracts MediaPlay has a special…

ThursdayAug 17, 2017 4:11 pm

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Set to Benefit from Growth in Bitcoin and Cannabis Markets

Payment solutions for cannabis industry Operator of cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin payment solutions for retailers In its latest initiatives, SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is showing that innovation, like politics, makes strange bedfellows. This diversified holding company specializing in acquisitions of small to mid-sized companies, with an emphasis on new technologies, is planning a marriage of cannabis and cryptocurrencies, both of which are rapidly growing opportunities. The company is developing a payment processing solution utilizing cryptocurrencies that is likely to find early application in the cannabis industry. Using its recently acquired $Weed and other cryptocurrencies, SinglePoint wants to help the cannabis industry…

ThursdayAug 17, 2017 3:02 pm

Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Revolutionary Process Creates Superior Cannabinoid Edibles

Disruptive, patented technology is set to revolutionize the edible cannabis market Company has patent applications in 45 countries, including 18 applications in the U.S. Technology is patent-protected for CBD and all other non-psychoactive cannabinoids, with patents pending for THC, other psychoactive cannabinoids, NSAIDs, nicotine and other molecules A common complaint among the consumers of cannabis edibles is an unpleasant taste that can often be detected, but that unpleasant taste and other inadequacies of cannabis edibles are being overcome thanks to the incredible innovations of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP). Lexaria is literally bringing new flavor to the marijuana…

ThursdayAug 17, 2017 11:24 am

ABcann Global Corporation’s (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) New Investment a Testament to the Company’s Future

One of first licensed medical cannabis producers in Canada $15 million equity investment starts construction of new 50,000 square foot facility Production to quadruple in booming market Legal since 2001, medical cannabis operations in Canada changed dramatically about a year ago when the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) went into effect. Health Canada now strictly oversees licensing, monitoring and compliance of commercial medical cannabis producers. Health Canada conducts thorough reviews of applications to ensure compliance with the regulations and works closely with producers once licensed to monitor and ensure compliance with such strictures as personnel security measures,…

WednesdayAug 16, 2017 4:13 pm

HighCom Global Security, Inc. (HCGS) Names Craig B. Campbell Its Chief Executive Officer and Introduces New Board of Directors

The new company is restructured and rebranded for international growth, both by acquisition and organically Moves follow the company’s name and symbol change announced on August 4, 2017 Campbell, charged with spearheading the global growth of the new company, sets five-year strategy HighCom Global Security, Inc. (OTC: HCGS) has named Craig B. Campbell as its new chief executive officer, appointed a new board of directors and reorganized its wholly owned subsidiary. As it transitions to an international company, these changes coordinate with its prior name and symbol change (http://nnw.fm/03LOn). The Columbus, Ohio-based firm provides to the security and defense industries…

WednesdayAug 16, 2017 3:15 pm

India Globalization Capital (NYSE: IGC) Shows Potential for Strong Market Valuation Growth

India Globalization Capital recently acquired exclusive patent rights for the use of low-dose THC as a potential therapeutic agent for Alzheimer’s disease No other publicly traded cannabis pharmaceutical company has a patent filing for a potential Alzheimer’s treatment Costs associated with Alzheimer’s disease top $236 billion in the U.S. and $600 billion globally India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC), a Maryland-based company, is currently preparing four products for medical trials, including Hyalolex for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a fatal, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia and…

WednesdayAug 16, 2017 1:50 pm

Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Creating a Lucrative Niche Opportunity

Cannabis is fastest-growing industry in North America Canada’s cannabis market is ripe for explosive growth Algae Dynamics carving out niche in explosive market The fastest-growing industry with the most consistent growth rate in North America is legal marijuana. A recent Forbes article says that the market could grow 700% by 2020 (http://nnw.fm/5lE7h). Investors have become acutely aware, which explains the movement in some marijuana stocks that have risen dramatically over the last 18 months. According to ArcView, a well-known cannabis research firm, North American sales of legal medical and recreational cannabis soared 34% in 2016 to $6.9 billion. These markets…

WednesdayAug 16, 2017 9:00 am

Investors Eye Sweet Spots in Canada’s Booming Cannabis Market

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Canada is the mecca of the North American cannabis market, boasting legalization in every province and an array of investment opportunities, such as ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF), a Canadian grower of medical marijuana. ABcann recently acquired ABcann Medicinals and boasts a recent IPO, appointment of a new medical consultant, and major expansion plans. As one of Canada’s most dominant growers of medical marijuana and one of the growers to meet the Canadian government’s stringent licensing requirements, ABcann could be positioned to see the post-IPO success achieved by Supreme Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC: SPRWF) (TSX.V: FIRE),…

WednesdayAug 16, 2017 9:00 am

FDA Proposal Puts Spotlight on Big Tobacco and Industry Innovators

NetworkNewsWire Coverage: The black cloud over Big Tobacco has been swirling for decades, but few developments have cast a bigger shadow than the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent proposal to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes to non-addictive levels. The new plan1, originally unveiled on July 28, is expected to serve as a multi-year roadmap aimed at saving lives and significantly reducing the effects of tobacco-related diseases. The market effects of the nicotine push have proven to be colossal, with shares of two of the largest sellers of cigarettes in the United States suffering their largest single-day plunge since the…

TuesdayAug 15, 2017 4:00 pm

Cogint, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: COGT) Sales Jump 29% to $53 Million For 2Q2017

Adjusted EBITDA increases 54% in quarter to $4.8 million Cogint’s information services segment revenues rose 39% in quarter Pay Per Call, a new product, generated $1.5 million in additional sales in 2Q2017, as wide range of ‘vertical’ clients adopted it Cogint, Inc. (NASDAQ: COGT) revenues reached $53 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, a 29% rise as compared to the same period in 2016. Sales for the first half of 2017 ended the same date increased to $103.8 million, also a 29% spike from the prior year, the company announced (http://nnw.fm/L6Int). Cogint is a cloud-based data analytics…

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