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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 10:45 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Announces Appointment of Seasoned Medical Advisor

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) this morning announced its appointment of Robert H. Cohen M.D. to the position of medical advisor in support of the further development and research of Halo Filters and other CBD-related brands. Per the update, Cohen is a cannabis researcher and highly qualified cosmetic surgeon based in California. His involvement in the cannabis field dates back to 2007, when he helped perform medical evaluations for the use of medical marijuana in California, and he has continued to assist with researching the properties of CBD and the derivatives of medical marijuana for skincare and overall well-being…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 10:42 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Unveils New Products, Brands at Convention

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that it launched several new products at its 2018 Convention in San Diego, California, which took place August 23-25. The launches included additions to Saveur Natural Foods, Youngevity Essential Oils, Nature Direct and BeautiControl. The company also unveiled two new Youngevity product lines, Mineral Man and Hemp FX™. "One thing that makes Youngevity so unique, is our broad product offering. It allows us to reach many markets and gives our customer a wide-range of high-quality lifestyle products. We will continue to do our best to align our products to…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 10:08 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Files Disclosure Statement with SEC Regarding Potential Acquisitions in Hydroponic Supply Sector

Hydroponic supply company Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) this morning announced the filing of a disclosure statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission concerning multiple possible acquisitions. Per the update, Sugarmade has entered into formal acquisition negotiations with two companies that provide online and retail hydroponic and other agricultural cultivation supplies. “The hydroponic supply sector is still highly fragmented with many of the larger players not likely to reach public company liquidity events for the original entrepreneurial teams,” Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade, stated in the news release. “We have entered into talks with at least two of these companies for…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 9:54 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Names New Creative Director

Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium food and beverage company, this morning announced the appointment of Brian Schmitt as the company’s new creative director. Schmitt’s responsibilities will include new product packaging design and brand visual identity. "Brian is someone who will truly bring our new 'Oki' brand to life across all mediums from labels to packaging to the design of in-store displays," Phivida Chief Marketing Officer Michael Cornwell stated in the news release. "Already he has implemented our brand strategy to guide new packaging design and visual identity for our new line of Hemp Extract - infused beverages…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 9:40 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire ProstaGene, Announces Key Addition to Leadership Team

Biotechnology company CytoDyn Inc. (OTCQB: CYDY) this morning announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held ProstaGene, LLC. The company also confirmed that Richard G. Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.R.A.C.P., founder and CEO of ProstaGene, will join CytoDyn as interim chief medical officer. Following close of the acquisition, which is expected in November, Pestell will transition to the role of chief medical officer. “We are honored to soon have world-renowned cancer researcher Dr. Richard Pestell join CytoDyn as our Chief Medical Officer, with responsibility for leading all PRO 140 programs in non-HIV indications,” Nader Pourhassan, Ph.D.,…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 9:18 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX) Secures Another QuadSight™ Prototype Sale

Automotive technology company Foresight Autonomous Holdings (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX) this morning announced that it has secured an additional sale of a prototype of its breakthrough QuadSight™ quad-camera vision system. The truck division of one of Europe’s largest vehicle manufacturers ordered the stereoscopic technology system, marking the second sale of QuadSight™ prototype to a leading European original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”). Revenue from the sale is anticipated to total tens of thousands of dollars. “This is the third order from different automotive manufacturers Foresight has received over the last 3 months, showing the industry’s interest in the company’s revolutionary technology,” Foresight…

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MondayAug 27, 2018 3:24 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Reveel Technologies, Inc. Partners with Active Interest Media to Create a Digital Experience for the September Edition of SKI Magazine

Reveel Technologies today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Active Interest Media, an enthusiast media company that reaches 40 million readers, fans, and attendees in 85 countries. In an effort to bridge the gap between print and digital media, Reveel’s mobile web-based image scanning application, Reveel.it, is being employed to provide a cover-to-cover digital experience for AIM’s September edition of SKI Magazine. Reveel also created a searchable mobile 2019 Gear Guide directory, as the September edition of the magazine features the publication’s 2019 Annual Gear Guide. “Reveel creates an interactive print publication experience that overcomes the limitations…

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MondayAug 27, 2018 10:05 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) President and CEO Discusses Company Research in Interview on Uptick Newswire’s “Stock Day” Podcast

Biotechnology company CytoDyn (OTCQB: CYDY) this morning announced that the company’s president and CEO Nader Pourhassan was interviewed on Uptick Newswire’s “Stock Day” Podcast. Among other highlights, Pourhassan discussed the company’s main product, a humanized monoclonal antibody, which has demonstrated positive results in HIV patients in a human clinical trial. The antibody has received fast-track designation with the FDA, with the potential of approval in early 2019. In addition, Pourhassan discussed a letter of intent and acquisition of a company with advanced cancer treatment and the company’s newly-hired board member, Michael Klump. To listen to the full interview, visit http://nnw.fm/u2rHK…

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MondayAug 27, 2018 9:21 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) CEO to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference

DPW Holdings (NYSE American: DPW), a diverse holdings company,  this morning announced that the company’s CEO and chairman Milton “Todd” Ault, III is scheduled to present at the 20th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference on Wednesday, September 5th at 2:35 p.m. ET. The event is sponsored by H.C. Wainwright & Co. and will be taking place September 4-6, 2018 at the St. Regis New York Hotel in New York City. DPW management will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors September 5-6. A live webcast of the company’s presentation will be accessible on DPW’s website under the…

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FridayAug 24, 2018 11:53 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corp. Partners with Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) Subsidiary to Conduct Cannabis Testing

The Flowr Corp., a Canadian licensed producer that focuses primarily on premium flower production, was recently highlighted in a Bloomberg article titled, “Scotts Miracle-Gro Tests Whether It Can Make Pot Grow Too,” authored by Kristine Owram. Per the article, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s (NYSE: SMG) subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Co., is partnering up with Flowr to build a 50,000-square-foot research facility on the same site as Flowr’s grow-op in Kelowna, British Columbia. Firstly, the new lab will test Hawthorne’s lights and nutrients on cannabis, with plans to ultimately conduct more in-depth studies on the plant. Currently producing 250 grams a square foot…

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