Breaks Categories: Stock Spotlights

TuesdayFeb 12, 2019 2:44 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Kontrol Energy Corp.’s (CSE: KNR) (OTC: OTSHF) (FSE: 1K8) Suite of Products and Services Result in Cost Savings for Customers

Smart energy technology company Kontrol Energy (CSE: KNR) (OTC: OTSHF) (FSE: 1K8) offers a suite of smart products and services that enables its clients to maximize their energy savings. An article discussing the company reads, “Kontrol’s customers enjoy a high rate of return on their investment in these efficiency measures (30 percent or more), as well as instant energy savings ranging from 25–30 percent. The highly advanced system allows customers access to real-time energy data and analytics measurements, as well as analysis and optimization of their data settings. The company pledges that ‘any building can be smart’ and seeks to…

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TuesdayFeb 12, 2019 2:02 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Black Iron Inc. (TSX: BKI) (OTC: BKIRF) (GR: BIN) Capitalizing on Low-cost Position of Shymanivske Project

Black Iron (TSX: BKI) (OTC: BKIRF) (GR: BIN), a Canadian iron ore exploration and development company, is focused on the development of its Shymanivske iron ore deposit located in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. An article discussing the company reads, “The Shymanivske project has been ranked by the CRU Group in the lowest position of the business cost curve for pellet-feed projects currently under development and as the second-lowest in capital intensity (construction capital divided by annual production) within CRU Group’s extensive database (http://nnw.fm/3MXsT). This low-cost position makes the project economics very robust to any shocks in iron ore price while providing…

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MondayFeb 11, 2019 2:24 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Employs Niche Acquisition-Based Growth Strategy

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS), a Los Angeles-based cannabis industry incubator, recently announced its plan to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market, a milestone that falls in line with the company’s acquisition-based growth strategy. A recent article discussing NUGS reads, “’We have many new initiatives planned in 2019, and we are managing our business operations for growth. This uplisting is designed to demonstrate to our investors and to the marketplace that Cannabis Strategic Ventures is well-prepared for the future,’ Cannabis Strategic Ventures CEO Simon Yu stated in a news release. . . . The uplisting supports the company’s broader growth…

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MondayFeb 11, 2019 2:13 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Prepares to Pounce on California Cannabis Distribution, Transportation Markets

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8), through its affiliate TCM Distribution Inc. (“TCMD”), has secured local licenses in Adelanto, California, and recently secured a California temporary distribution license. In addition, TransCanna also completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) for total gross proceeds of C$2.2 million, which will be used to fund its general working capital for the next 12 months including its entry into California’s cannabis transportation and branding market, per a prospectus filed on SEDAR in December (http://nnw.fm/lMN9w). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Transporting cannabis products in California remains challenging in the months following full legalization because of…

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FridayFeb 08, 2019 1:14 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Aims to Make the Most of Recent Legislative Changes

Full-scope, premium cannabis company Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) is poised to benefit from recent legislative changes in San Diego that could help it expand to the region, despite increased competition over cultivation land. GRYN plans to introduce its brands to the San Diego market first, before moving on to the rest of the United States and then internationally. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The approvals in San Diego are a part of a larger, nationwide initiative aimed at supporting recreational cannabis sales. The attempt was first made legal in California about two years ago, when the state…

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FridayFeb 08, 2019 1:03 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Strategically Chooses Acquisition Target Based on Cannabis Industry Trends and Expectations

After careful consideration, Icon Exploration (TSX.V: IEX.H) CEO Rob Fia selected City View Green ("CVG"), a vertically integrated cannabis company incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada, as its acquisition target. The company recently signed a formal share exchange agreement relating to its proposed acquisition of CVG, taking a step toward fulfilling IEX.H’s mission to create a well-diversified company that’s able to produce long-term returns for its shareholders and investors. An article further discussing the company reads, “With Icon Exploration’s current focus on the cannabis industry, president and CEO Rob Fia has spent several years surveying industry trends, aiming to…

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FridayFeb 08, 2019 12:16 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Why Cool Events Inc. (RNWR) Is ‘One to Watch’

Cool Events (OTC: RNWR) offers a variety of unique, experiential running and obstacle events that attract thousands of participants sharing a passion for running and helping others. An article discussing the company reads, “Cool Events dedicates each of its trademarked runs and events to childhood cancer awareness, making sure this critically important issue is spread throughout the nation one runner, one race at a time. Since its first event in August 2013, the company has donated more than $1 million to Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Children’s Miracle Network and hundreds of thousands more to other charity partners such as Ronald McDonald House…

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FridayFeb 08, 2019 12:08 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT) Developing Novel Treatment Options for Cancer Patients in Booming Market Forecasted to Reach $145 Billion by 2022

BriaCell Therapeutics (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT), a biotechnology company focused on immuno-oncology, is currently developing immunotherapy solutions demonstrated to be highly effective and well tolerated by patients. The market share for immunotherapy treatments for breast cancer as well as other malignancies is forecasted to surge in the coming years. An article discussing the company reads, “Several studies indicate that the incidence of breast cancer is expected to increase in the next decade (http://nnw.fm/o92YV). U.S. breast cancer diagnoses are anticipated to grow from 283,000 in 2011 to 441,000 in 2030, an increase of over 50 percent. The proportion of cases diagnosed…

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ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 2:20 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Subsidiary Secures Key R&D Funding for Oral Nicotine Delivery Using DehydraTECH Technology

Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) wholly owned subsidiary, Lexaria Nicotine LLC, recently struck a deal with a large tobacco partner, securing significant R&D financing for the company’s DehydraTECH absorption platform (http://nnw.fm/A0iyv). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Through the agreement, the partner also has the option to provide up to $11 million in additional research through multiple phased private financings to underwrite LXRP’s R&D. In exchange, the partner will receive certain license rights to commercialize these DehydraTECH products exclusively in the United States and non-exclusively elsewhere. The partner, the largest cigarette company in the U.S., will be obligated…

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ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 1:17 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Strengthens Board of Directors Ahead of Planned Uplisting

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) recently reported the addition of cannabis industry insiders to its board of directors ahead of its planned uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market. A recent article discussing NUGS reads, “The board of directors was strengthened through the appointments of Tad Mailander and Jesus Quintero (http://nnw.fm/Jem2f). Mailander, who is currently a director of American Cannabis Company, is an attorney with experience in handling SEC-related matters. Jesus Quintero is presently CFO of MassRoots, a leading technology platform for the cannabis industry. Quintero previously served as CFO of Brazil Interactive Media. He has a wealth of experience in…

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