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FridayApr 28, 2017 12:58 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Dryships, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) Acquires One Modern Kamsarmax Drybulk Carrier, Takes Delivery of Newbuilding Aframax Tanker

DryShips (NASDAQ: DRYS) this morning said that is has entered into an agreement to acquire one 82,129 DWT Kamsarmax drybulk carrier built in 2014 from an unaffiliated third party. The company will use cash on hand to finance the total gross purchase price of approximately $24 million. DryShips anticipates taking delivery of this vessel during the second quarter of 2017. Additionally, the company said it has taken delivery from the yard of the previously announced 113,644 DWT newbuilding Aframax tanker. "We are very excited to have started taking delivery of our previously announced acquisitions and also continue to grow our…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 12:56 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) Shares Higher on Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Neonorm Foal & Neonorm Calf in Japan

Jaguar Animal Health (NASDAQ: JAGX) shares nudged higher following the company’s news that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with JP Equine Services to distribute Neonorm™ Foal and Neonorm™ Calf, Jaguar’s lead non-prescription products in Japan. Both non-drug products are designed for use as an anti-diarrheal. Additionally, Jaguar said it was notified that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel determined to grant the company’s request for continued listing on Nasdaq, subject to compliance. To view the full press release, visit: http://nnw.fm/P5nkN About Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. is an animal health company focused on developing and commercializing first-in-class…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 11:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) Inks Follow-On Technology Solutions Contract With International Auto OEM

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) this morning said that it has signed a follow-on Technology Solutions contract with a global automotive OEM, expanding the contract extension signed in July 2016. Per the extension, Ballard will continue to deliver expertise in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology to advance the customer's membrane electrode assembly (MEA) development program for future versions of its engine for fuel cell vehicles. "At Ballard, we are uniquely positioned to offer these companies bundled Technology Solutions with access to our leading intellectual capital and intellectual property focused on PEM fuel cell technology. These opportunities provide high…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 11:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Strengthens Agent Ownership Model through Plans to Add Two Agents to Board of Directors

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI), holding company for the Agent-Owned Cloud Brokerage®, announced at its annual shareholder event in San Diego that two eXp Realty agents will join the company’s board of directors, furthering the company’s objective of building the most agent-centric real estate brokerage company in the industry. The new board members will be selected through an inclusive nominating process tied to the launch of the new, 12-member eXp Agent Advisory Council, with directors Jason Gesing and Gene Frederick volunteering to transition off the board over the next year to make room for these new appointments. “Agent ownership…

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ThursdayApr 27, 2017 12:57 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Medigus Ltd.’s (NASDAQ: MDGS) MUSE™ System for GERD Used in First 10 Patients in CFDA’s Clinical Study

Medigus (NASDAQ: MDGS) this morning said that the first 10 procedures have been performed as the initial phase of the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) multi-center MUSE™ clinical study. The procedures for the clinical study, which will include roughly 62 patients, have started at four hospitals in China and are expected to continue through 2017. Data from the trial is anticipated to be reported to the CFDA in 2018 as part of the company’s submission for approval to sell MUSE™ in China. “We are looking forward to a successful clinical trial in China, which will lead to higher adoption…

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ThursdayApr 27, 2017 11:49 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – ORHub, Inc. (ORHB) Successfully Collects Data from 500 Surgeries

Health care software-as-a-service company ORHub, Inc. (OTC: ORHB) today announced that, via its ORHub platform, the company has successfully collected data from 500 surgeries. “ORHub's achievement of recording more than 500 surgical cases is a clear message that our software is performing as expected and becoming a fixture in the operating room,” Wesley Mitchell, chief technology officer for ORHub, stated in the news release. “We have been the system of record for several months without issue at two major medical institutions and will be announcing additional provider participation shortly. The data we have collected is providing valuable insight that is…

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WednesdayApr 26, 2017 12:01 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Finjan Holdings, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: FNJN) Finjan Mobile Subsidiary Partners with Avira to Extend Market Reach

Finjan Holdings (NASDAQ: FNJN) this morning said its Finjan Mobile subsidiary has entered into a partnership agreement with Avira, Inc. through which Avira will provide its Virtual Private Network (VPN) Platform for distribution and sale by Finjan Mobile as part of its VitalSecurity™ suite of product offerings. Additionally, the companies entered into a confidential cross-license under their respective patents. "As we work to build upon our suite of secured products, the partnership with Avira will allow us to reach a much broader customer base across multiple platforms. We are committed to offering a best-in-class suite of secure mobile applications and…

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WednesdayApr 26, 2017 10:05 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Net Element’s (NASDAQ: NETE) PayOnline Introduces “Instant Credit” Feature

Mobile payment technology company Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE), through its PayOnline subsidiary, this morning announced the launch of “Instant Credit,” a new feature that allows online merchants to sell goods and services on credit. Through this service, consumers will have the option to interact directly with integrated credit institutions to secure instant access to loans, giving merchants the means to achieve higher conversion rates at checkout and increase average ticket size. Industry research indicates that a large number of Russian consumers buy expensive goods and services on credit, but this payment option is only available on a small number…

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TuesdayApr 25, 2017 3:14 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Catabasis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CATB) Reports Positive Functional Assessment Results in MoveDMD® Trial for Edasalonexent in DMD

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CATB) this morning reported positive results in the MoveDMD trial across multiple functional assessments, which were recently presented at the American Academy of Neurology 69th Annual Meeting. Numerical improvements were seen in prespecified rate change analyses across five functional assessments in part B of the trial, which was designed to evaluate the potential of edasalonexent in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). These results are consistent with the numerical improvements in the same functional assessments with edasalonexent compared to placebo after 12 weeks of edasalonexent treatment. Part C interim results are anticipated for the third quarter…

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TuesdayApr 25, 2017 1:28 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Announces Engagement of NetworkNewsWire

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC), a developer of cannabis-based therapies to treat a variety of life-altering conditions, this morning announced its engagement of NetworkNewsWire (NNW) for corporate communications solutions. NNW is a multifaceted financial news and publishing company working to help public and private organizations find their voice and build market visibility by leveraging a rapidly expanding distribution network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets. “We have an exciting pipeline of phytocannabinoid-based treatments based on our formulation for pain,” Ram Mukunda, CEO of IGC, stated in this morning’s news release. “As we move toward pre clinical and…

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