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FridayOct 30, 2020 12:23 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Announces Launch of New Branding for Upcoming Combination Clinical Trials

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for cancer and diabetes patients, today announced the launch of new branding for its upcoming oncology clinical trials. The trials combine Genprex’s lead drug candidate, REQORSA(TM) (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), with AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso(R) (osimertinib), which received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Fast Track Designation earlier this year, as well as the combination of REQORSA with Merck’s Keytruda(R) (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). “We are enthusiastically preparing for our upcoming clinical trials and are excited to launch the adoption of this branding,” said Rodney Varner,…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 11:32 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – PowerBand Solutions Inc. (TSX.V: PBX) (OTCQB: PWWBF) (Frankfurt: 1ZVA) Announces Strategic Appointment of National Sales Manager for DRIVRZ

PowerBand Solutions (TSX.V: PBX) (OTCQB: PWWBF) (Frankfurt: 1ZVA), a fintech provider disrupting the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Kevin Wilks as national sales manager for DRIVRZ US LLC. Wilks is an experienced and proven senior leader in the automotive captive finance industry. In his new role, Wilks will oversee sales and business development for both PowerBand's virtual transaction platform, DRIVRZ, as well as D&P Holdings Inc., a strategic investor in PowerBand that is a national insurance administrator offering a wide variety of vehicle finance and insurance products. "Kevin is another senior appointment to PowerBand's management and advisory team…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 11:25 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Wrap Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WRTC) Announces Q3 2020 Results, Appointment of Interim CEO and Chief Govt Affairs Officer

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRTC), an innovator of modern policing solutions, on Thursday announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Among the Q3 highlights, the company reported a 275% growth in net sells, a gross margin of 32% and cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $45.1 million. In addition, the company’s board of directors named Tom Smith as its interim CEO, effective October 27, 2020. Marc Thomas stepped down from the CEO role and has been appointed to the newly created position of chief government affairs officer. “We are very excited for Tom to assume the additional…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 11:08 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) Featured in BioWorld Article

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, was featured in a recent BioWorld article titled, “CBC-funded Affamed merges with Everinsight, extends portfolio with Kissei PD candidate.” The publication discusses the merging of Affamed Therapeutics Ltd., an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on opthamology markets in Greater China and funded by the large global venture capital firm, CBC Group, and EverInsight Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on central nervous system disorders and also funded by CBC Group. EverInsight and VistaGen entered into an exclusive development and commercialization…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 10:37 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Announces PharmHouse Commencement of SISP

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, on Thursday announced that PharmHouse Inc., its 49%-owned joint venture, has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to commence its Sale and Investor Solicitation Process ("SISP"). According to the update, the SISP is intended to solicit interest in, and opportunities for, a sale of or investment in all or part of PharmHouse's assets or business. This may include a restructuring, recapitalization or other form of reorganization. PharmHouse has engaged BMO Capital Markets ("BMO") to lead the SISP with oversight from Ernst and Young Inc.…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 10:35 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF) Secures $2.26M in First Tranche of Over-Subscribed Non-Brokered Private Placement

GoldHaven Resources (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF), a Canada-based company engaged in the business of acquiring and exploring mineral resource properties, has closed an initial tranche of an over-subscribed non-brokered private placement as previously announced on October 16, 2020, (the "offering"). According to the update, the company issued 11,307,500 units, each at a price of $0.20, for gross proceeds of $2,261,500.00. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the company and one common share purchase warrant (the "warrants"). Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share in the capital of the company at an exercise…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 10:05 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Tupperware Brands Corporation’s (NYSE: TUP) Heat Up on Growth Featured in Robinhood Article

Tupperware Brands (NYSE: TUP) was featured in a recent Robinhood article as it “heats up on its first growth” in three years. The article reads, “Heat up the eggplant casserole... Leftover legend Tupperware just saw its first quarterly sales growth since 2017. Tupperware became the plastic empire it is today thanks to the sales process of Brownie Wise (perfect name), the entrepreneurial single mom who started ‘Tupperware Parties’ in the 40s. Sales were up 14% last quarter. North America sales popped 42% thanks to XL-sized spaghetti nights and way too much meal prep. Profit quadrupled compared to the same quarter…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 9:46 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – NetworkNewsWire, InvestorBrandNetwork to Shine Spotlight on Stories, Achievements Recognized in Benzinga Global Fintech Awards

NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), on Thursday announced it will again collaborate with Benzinga for the 6th Annual Global Fintech Awards, which will take place in an entirely digital format on November 10, 2020. In addition, IBN has been named as the official media partner for the event. IBN and NNW will work collaboratively to leverage their extensive array of corporate communications solutions to increase recognition for award show participants who are seeking to enhance visibility before investors, journalists, consumers and the public. NetworkNewsWire will provide up-to-the-minute news and information about…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 9:22 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sustainable Green Team Ltd. (SGTM) Announces Audit Completion, Preparation for Uplisting, Receipt of New Order from 7-Eleven Stores

Sustainable Green Team (OTC: SGTM), a leading provider of environmentally beneficial solutions for tree and storm waste disposal, announced completion of its two-year 2018 and 2019 audit to commence the form-10 process to become fully reporting and for future uplisting. In addition, SGTM announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing Inc. will be supplying quality mulch products and services to 7-Eleven stores throughout the Midwest U.S. and western New York, slated to commence in 2021. According to the update, the contract was received a week after the company closed an annual mulch supply contract with the City of Vero…

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ThursdayOct 29, 2020 3:38 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Announces Addition of BettermentRS, a Leading CBD Distributor

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products, has added health and wellness, CBD-focused, direct-store delivery (DSD) distributor BettermentRS to its list of distributors. The move will enhance WTER’s convenience and grocery store CBD-sales growth. Based on recent research, sales of hemp-derived CBD products in the United States totaled $4.2 billion in 2019, which represents a 562% increase over the previous year. During the same period, sales of CBD products at c-stores and gas stores grew by more than 2,275%, topping out $122 million. The research also noted that…

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