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ThursdayMar 16, 2017 8:30 am

Unique Cannabis-Pharma Companies Trailblazing the Medical Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry has swiftly turned into a multi-billion dollar opportunity. In the United States, this market’s massive growth potential is being recognized as new states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use. Industry experts forecast the U.S. cannabis market rounding $7 billion in 2016, while the annual sale of state-legal cannabis products is forecast to exceed $20 billion by 2020. Within this flourishing market, cannabis-pharma companies like India Globalization Capital (IGC) (IGC Profile), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ZYNE), OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OWCP), Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (INSY) and GW Pharmaceuticals plc (GWPH) are carving lanes of unprecedented opportunities in the…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 3:20 pm

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) Enters Asset Purchase Agreement for Avaya Networking, Subject To Bankruptcy Court Approval

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) has entered into an asset purchase agreement for Avaya Networking, Inc. totaling $100 million, subject to adjustments. In January 2017, Avaya and certain of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York. Extreme Networks’ offer is subject to court approval. The company defined its offer in an 8K SEC filing on March 7, 2017 (http://nnw.fm/d4iOv). Extreme Networks, Inc. is a networking company based in San Francisco. It designs, builds and installs ethernet computer network products. It is a software-driven company that enables IT departments of clients to build stronger…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 2:21 pm

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Rewards Its Real Revenue Drivers

To make more money from the same amount of work would seem to be only a dream. However, realtors at eXp Realty get paid a higher percentage rate than typical realtor splits and actually earn an equity piece of the company while building their businesses. eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI) is the publicly-traded holding company of eXp Realty, the agent owned cloud-based residential brokerage. The company’s increased payouts and perks helped eXp Realty nearly triple its agent count last year, with over 1,500 new real estate professionals joining in 2016. The company’s Q3 to Q3 trailing revenues were up…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 1:16 pm

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Sets Launch of its Paid Moxian+ Platform in China’s O2O Market

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) plans to launch its Moxian+ paid platform in March 2017, transitioning away from the no-charge beta technology it has used in the past to access China’s estimated $48 billion 1H2017 online-to-offline (O2O) market. The Shenzhen, China-based company has already expanded with additional offices in Beijing and plans to grow its sales team to more than 100 commissioned executives by the end of 2017. Moxian is a high technology company which has offered a no-charge platform to Chinese businesses and consumers. China's booming O2O market permits consumers to order products online, then pay businesses offline. Moxian is…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 11:10 am

BioVie, Inc. (BIVI) Develops New Approaches to Devastating Liver Diseases

It’s estimated that over one million Americans and millions more worldwide suffer from liver cirrhosis. Globally, it accounted for over 1.2 million deaths in 2013, and it's the 12th leading cause of death by disease in the United States, where 27,000 Americans die each year from the disease. Worldwide, 57 percent of cirrhosis is attributable to either hepatitis C or hepatitis B. Long-term alcohol abuse accounts for about 20 percent of cirrhosis-related deaths globally, while, in the United States, 40 percent of cirrhosis-related deaths are caused by alcohol abuse. Each of these disease drivers triggers the replacement of normal liver…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 10:44 am

GreeneStone Healthcare Corp. (GRST) Helping Tackle the Effects of Substance Abuse on Young Adults and Children in Florida

Addiction, a chronic brain disease that induces compulsive activity leading to many legal, social, and health consequences, is a problem that has swept over the world. Although this disease may start as a positive experience for the user, the outcome is normally devastating or even fatal. In the U.S., pharmaceutical opioids and heroin are two of the most problematic substances, causing thousands of deaths annually. However, it’s not just opioids and heroin causing problems. Millions of Americans are addicted to other drugs and alcohol. Florida, specifically, is known as a state of hard drinking. It is also known as a…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 8:30 am

Health Care IT & Big Data Analytics Expanding with the Rise of Value-Based Care Model

At more than $3 trillion per year, U.S. health care spending is a hefty financial burden, demonstrating the need for a more cost- and resource-effective solution. Designed to replace the traditional fee-for-service approach that compensates care providers for the number of services they deliver, the value-based model is emerging as a preferred model that pays providers according to the results of their care. As the health care system shifts toward this approach, there is a growing need for efficient technology platforms and big data analytics that can help curtail rising medical costs and make the overall system more efficient. Leading…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 8:30 am

“No-Touch” Approach Reduces Risk as Public Companies Tap Explosive Growth of Cannabis Industry

The marijuana industry is the new investing frontier. As a result of last November’s elections, eight states and the District of Columbia now allow the recreational use of marijuana, while another 28 states permit its use for medicinal purposes. In what has been touted as the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., investment opportunities in the cannabis space appear boundless. Companies like Singlepoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), American Cannabis Company Inc. (AMMJ), General Cannabis Corp. (CANN), The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) and Terra Tech Corp. (TRTC) are all employing a “no-touch” approach to their cannabis business models. By creating business models…

WednesdayMar 15, 2017 8:30 am

Biotech Innovations Drive Cannabinoid-Based Pharmaceutical Market Growth

As the medical marijuana market continues to grow, so does the number of biotech companies expanding their research into the development of innovative cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals and delivery systems. It is estimated that the U.S. consumer market for cannabinoid pharmaceuticals will increase exponentially in upcoming years, exceeding $50 billion by 2029, according to Statista. This doesn’t appear to be a lofty forecast, given the prominence this market segment has gained by the sustained efforts and innovations of leading biotech companies such as InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IMLFF) (InMed Profile), GW Pharmaceuticals plc (GWPH), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ZYNE), AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM) and…

TuesdayMar 14, 2017 10:41 am

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) is “One to Watch”

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) is a first mover in developing a portfolio of products using cannabis-based “combination therapies” for the treatment of pain and other conditions. The national cost of health care due to pain ranges from $560 billion to $635 billion. In addition, the health care cost attributed to the abuse of prescription opioids, closely related to pain, is approximately $25 billion. IGC’s patent filing (IGC-501) is a cannabis-based formulation addressing neuropathic and arthritic pain in joints and muscles using a variety of delivery techniques. The Company anticipates commencing clinical trials, and hopes that through its…

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Author: Chris@NNW

Unique Cannabis-Pharma Companies Trailblazing the Medical Cannabis Industry

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) Enters Asset Purchase Agreement for Avaya Networking, Subject To Bankruptcy Court Approval

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Rewards Its Real Revenue Drivers

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Sets Launch of its Paid Moxian+ Platform in China’s O2O Market

BioVie, Inc. (BIVI) Develops New Approaches to Devastating Liver Diseases

GreeneStone Healthcare Corp. (GRST) Helping Tackle the Effects of Substance Abuse on Young Adults and Children in Florida

Health Care IT & Big Data Analytics Expanding with the Rise of Value-Based Care Model

“No-Touch” Approach Reduces Risk as Public Companies Tap Explosive Growth of Cannabis Industry

Biotech Innovations Drive Cannabinoid-Based Pharmaceutical Market Growth

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) is “One to Watch”

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