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ThursdayApr 06, 2017 11:33 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Set to Capitalize on Congressional Push to Regulate and Tax Marijuana

The U.S. Congress in March introduced legislation to regulate and tax marijuana and to remove it from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The move (http://nnw.fm/Qi81t) would effectively end cannabis prohibition and allow it to be regulated in a way alcohol has been since 1933. This move would be highly beneficial for SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING), a leading mobile technology and payment solutions company that provides ancillary services to the marijuana industry. Legislation was introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO). It would allow the states to choose to legalize cannabis at their discretion. Also, federal regulations…

ThursdayApr 06, 2017 8:30 am

Global Oncology Market Gains Ground, Driven by Innovative Cancer Treatment Therapies

Survival rates for several major cancers have steadily improved over the last couple of decades, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Still, an annual report estimates there will be nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases in 2017, and close to 700,000 deaths from the disease in the United States. While early detection and the reduction of certain risk factors play a role in increased survival rates, so does the application of innovative therapies. TapImmune, Inc. (NASDAQ: TPIV) (TPIV Profile), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and Clovis Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS) are…

WednesdayApr 05, 2017 3:30 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Combating Alzheimer’s Disease through Development of CBD Health Products

China’s growing economy has proven to be beneficial to many across the country. Some of these benefits include higher living standards, better health and nutrition, and longer life expectancy. Unfortunately, China’s longer-lived population has resulted in a significant increase in the number of people having to care for seniors with various mental dysfunctions, most notably dementia and, in particular, Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative type of dementia that is most prominent in elderly people. The disease is a disorder that involves the death of brain cells leading to various cases of memory loss and cognitive decline. The disease starts…

WednesdayApr 05, 2017 2:12 pm

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Projects Agent/Broker Count Will Rise To 5,500-6,500 By Year End 2017

In its recent presentation at the MicroCap Conference in New York, eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI) projected that its count of agents/brokers would be in the range of 5,500-6,500 by the end of this year, according to Glenn Sanford, CEO and company founder. eXp World Holdings is the holding company for eXp Realty LLC and eXp Realty of Canada, Inc. Through these subsidiaries, EXPI operates as a unique 24/7 cloud-based brokerage company that enables agents to earn company stock through production and offers them a percentage of gross commissions earned by other agents they attract into the company. eXp…

WednesdayApr 05, 2017 8:30 am

Marijuana Market Offers Variety of Investment Options and Consistent, Long-Lasting Growth Potential

With the North American cannabis market boasting an estimated worth of $7.2 billion in 2016, and new reports projecting CAGR of between 17 percent and 25 percent within the next few years, it's certainly an exciting time to invest in the marijuana market. Investment opportunities are abundant and diverse with companies like SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (IIPR), Insys Therapeutics Inc. (INSY), MassRoots Inc. (MSRT) and Axim Biotechnologies Inc. (AXIM). The marijuana market is on fire for more reasons than one. First, there's the huge potential for financial growth. A recent report from New Frontier Data…

TuesdayApr 04, 2017 2:44 pm

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Set to Become an Industry Leader for the Future of Commerce

Fast-developing consumerism in China is giving us a glimpse as to what is working and what could shape our future commerce habits worldwide. Currently, the mobile and social revolutions are taking over the commerce world, a process that is expected to accelerate. According to Statista (http://nnw.fm/ottB9), the number of smartphone users is expected to go from 2.1 billion in 2016 to 2.87 billion by the end of 2020, leading to a potentially huge surge in the number of consumers shopping on their phones. Most importantly, this sector is being led by China, which CNBC says accounts for approximately 30% of…

TuesdayApr 04, 2017 9:10 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Helping Businesses Monetize Digital Services and Goods

Digital services have now transformed traditional markets across the world. Businesses and individuals alike expect to be able to use digital services in a variety of contexts, on multiple devices, through various channels. Despite this growing trend, statistics from Progress.com (http://nnw.fm/1DfaT) show that, although many companies are developing their strategies for digital transformation, they do not plan to execute these strategies in the coming year. In addition, 2016 data showed that more than 40% of companies haven’t even started their digital transformation. This lack of adoption can be attributed to these companies' management teams not knowing how to monetize their…

MondayApr 03, 2017 9:12 am

CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) Making Strides in Treatment of HIV

It was in the 1980s that American households first heard about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Since the HIV epidemic began in the 1980s, the virus has continued to affect millions around the world—including more than 1.2 million people in the United States who are currently living with HIV. Of those 1.2 million-plus individuals, one in eight doesn't even know they have HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://nnw.fm/n7Z9t). Over the years, many advancements have been made in the treatment of HIV, but, clearly, there are still strides to be made in fighting this devastating…

FridayMar 31, 2017 3:27 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) From Mining to Marijuana

At first blush, India Globalization Capital (NYSE: IGC) would seem a curiosity clothed in an enigma. Just how does a NYSE company move from a successful mining orientation to a pioneer in the development of multiple cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical therapies to treat pain and disease? The enigma can be disrobed by looking at the tenacity and vision of its management. Ram Mukunda has served as Executive Chairman, CEO and President of India Global since inception in 2005. He holds distinguished mathematics and engineering degrees and worked in multiple Wall Street positions for more than 25 years, serving communications firms such as…

FridayMar 31, 2017 3:02 pm

AzurRx BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Overcoming Current Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Treatment Limitations

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, or EPI, is a problem in a person’s digestive system. Simply put, EPI is when the pancreas cannot produce enough of the enzymes that the body requires to break down and absorb nutrients. Unfortunately, this means that the body is unable to absorb the right fats and nutrients, often leading to weight loss. There are a number of causes for EPI, such as inflammation of the pancreas; effects from surgery on the pancreas, intestines, or stomach; or even an inherited disease such as cystic fibrosis, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, diabetes, or celiac disease. Symptoms do vary, but…

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