February 2018 - Page 4 of 10

ThursdayFeb 22, 2018 9:00 am

Rise of Electric Cars Fuels Cobalt Market Surge

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Advocates have long argued that environmentally friendly technologies could provide a boost to any economy. In the past few years, the rise of the electric car has proved them right. Not only is it creating wealth in the manufacturing sector, but it’s having spill-over effects in related industries. The need for cobalt in the manufacture of green car batteries has fueled staggering growth for First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQB: FTSSF) (FTSSF Profile), with a share price increase of as much as 350 percent in a single year. Behind the showmanship of CEO Elon Musk, Tesla, Inc.…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 4:22 pm

Petrogress, Inc. (PGAS) Delivering Shareholder Value by Negotiating Partnerships and Maximizing ROI

Negotiated partnerships provide PGAS, through its subsidiaries, with growth in the energy field and expansion into Nigeria and Cypress, Greece Physical trading in oil commodities and logistics is the company’s core business; it makes strategic investments, then operates subsidiaries separately as standalone businesses, leveraging transactions with other company sectors and third parties Company also owns and operates a fleet of tankers through a series of Marshall Islands-based subsidiaries that provide sea transportation for oil and liquefied natural gas Petrogress, Inc. (OTC: PGAS) is growing and maximizing shareholder value by negotiating partnerships, such as those in Nigeria and Cypress (Greece), while…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 3:52 pm

Imaging3, Inc. (IGNG) Proprietary Technology Revolutionizing the Imaging Space

Company successfully emerges from three-year bankruptcy process to relaunch its proprietary imaging system and once again seek FDA approval Medical imaging industry is expected to grow to more than $55 billion by 2025 The Dominion VI SmartScan™ has virtually infinite potential applications not only for medical imaging and diagnostics, but also in multiple other industries Imaging3, Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), a development stage company targeting disruptive technologies in the medical imaging industry, is set to revolutionize the market via proprietary technology offering significant advancements in real-time 3D imaging. The unique technology could prove to be a game changer in the growing…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 2:41 pm

Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Aims to Increase Shareholder Value through Proposed Deal with Quoin

Drug delivery platform ideal for M&A-driven growth $80 billion global dermatology market $30 billion global over-the-counter skincare market Half of the 100 million surgeries performed in the U.S. require post-surgical pain medication, according to Transparency Market Research report If history repeats itself, as we are often told, then Skinvisible, Inc.’s (OTCQB: SKVI) proposed deal with Quoin Pharmaceuticals Limited ("Quoin") could increase shareholder value after execution. In late 2017, the company announced its plan to merge with Quoin, a marriage made in heaven that combines Skinvisible’s virtues as a drug delivery developer with Quoin’s position as a producer of post-surgical pain…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 2:01 pm

Pressure BioSciences Inc. (PBIO) Agreement with ISS, Inc. Shows Potential to Enhance Drug Discovery and Development

The two companies entered co-marketing and distribution agreement to be implemented worldwide Pressure BioSciences’ high pressure generator technology can improve optical spectroscopy accuracy and data collection with potentially far-reaching impact on drug development The joint technology will be promoted to scientists all over the world and is expected to generate increased sales starting this year A leading developer and provider of innovative high pressure-based solutions to the global life sciences industry, Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) has entered a two-year agreement with ISS, Inc., a prominent designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments with more than 30 years of experience…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 11:47 am

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Helps Fill State Coffers

States that legalize medical cannabis reaping large tax windfalls State-sanctioned cannabis businesses forced into cash-only operation due to federal banking impasse REFG resolves cannabis banking and operational issues, generating more state tax revenues Current regulatory anxiety surrounding cannabis will have little impact on the long-term growth of the industry. Evermore states continue to relax marijuana strictures not only in response to citizen demand but also to generate tax revenues. There’s overwhelming scientific evidence validating the medical efficacy of certain cannabinoids, and states that have legalized marijuana in various forms are finding that cannabis cash is filling state coffers. In 2016,…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 11:16 am

Petroteq Energy’s (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Blockchain Platform Taking Sharing Economy to Oil & Gas Industry

Blockchain technology may find widespread application in oil and gas industry Replacing intermediaries with blockchain technology Reducing transaction costs in oil and gas Although most closely associated with bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology is finding its way into a wide range of industries and applications. Under development in fields as diverse as stock trading, land title registration, smart contracts, the sharing economy and supply chain logistics, the technology’s disruptive potential is being compared to that of the internet itself. As an example of the seismic shifts it may precipitate, a Forbes feature speculates on the reasons ‘Why Blockchain Could Kill…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 9:00 am

Five Blockchain Companies to Watch in 2018

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency unarguably have the potential to alter the future of money, finance, transportation and national security. While an increasing number of blockchain plays wind their way through the investment community, Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FRANKFURT: 6F6) (WKN: A2AKL8) (VSQTF Profile) is demonstrating a particular measure of blockchain innovation potential in a wide range of industries, including payment processing, mobile gaming, and more. Other companies seizing territory in the blockchain technology space include tech-giant IBM (NYSE: IBM), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Visa (NYSE: V) and Hive BlockChain Technologies (TSX:HIVE.V) (OTC: HVBTF). Why…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 9:00 am

A New Breakthrough in Cannabinoid Drug Delivery

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Modern science has substantiated both the anecdotal history and the efficacy of cannabidiol (“CBD”), a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis sativa plant. Research has revealed that CBD may significantly reduce inflammation and is now widely used to treat chronic pain, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and numerous other conditions. There is even evidence that CBD has potential to prevent symptoms of Alzheimer's and appears to suppress the growth of cancer cells and promote the death of these cells (http://nnw.fm/S6cXu). While CBD may provide solutions to multiple unmet medical needs, current drug delivery techniques remain antiquated. There…

TuesdayFeb 20, 2018 4:13 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Strengthens Position as Leading Research and Testing Provider for Cannabis Industry

EVIO is the leading accredited provider of analytical services for the cannabis industry Increase in year-on-year revenue of 438 percent from 2016 to 2017 Financing of almost $6 million will fund expansion from nine to 18 labs by the end of 2018 In January 2018, life sciences company and leading provider of accredited cannabis analysis and consulting services EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. The company generated approximately $3 million in revenue, representing a year-on-year increase of an impressive 438 percent. Currently, EVIO has nine laboratories located in five states,…

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