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TuesdaySep 18, 2018 9:00 am

New Automakers Emerge as Electric Vehicle Revolution Rages On

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: New manufacturers are joining the race to design electric vehicles, accelerating a revolution in the car market that could result in strong lithium demand as a battery ingredient. Standard Lithium (TSX.V: SLL) (OTC: STLHF) (STLHF Profile) is one of several companies that are innovating to meet this demand scenario by developing new technology that could unlock a major supply source untapped in Arkansas. Major producers Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) and Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB) have already got permission by the Chilean government to carry out major expansions in the Atacama Desert to expand…

MondaySep 17, 2018 12:54 pm

FinovateFall Kicks Off International Series of Events Exploring Fintech’s Future

New York conference will be on September 24-27 at Marriott Marquis in New York City In 2018, Finovate conferences will be also held in Hong Kong and Cape Town, then, in 2019, in London and Dubai FinovateFall will feature 100+ expert speakers, 1,500+ attendees and 80+ companies, all addressing cutting-edge banking and new trends in financial technology, such as AI and blockchain Conference advantage will be speed; in only seven minutes, demo projects will be shown, with no slides or video allowed; a competitive application process ensures quality companies on stage FinovateFall is part of a series of international conferences,…

FridaySep 14, 2018 12:25 pm

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Fine-tunes Foray into Cannabis Space with Brand Specific Strategies, Acquisitions

Proprietary branding and partnership model for consumer-focused cannabis brands Expansion includes acquisition of Asher House Pet CBD brand of U.S. hemp-derived cannabidiol supplements for pets Footprint growing in billion-dollar Asian nutraceuticals market with Fitamins CBD brand Cannabis industry growing at accelerated rate, with North American market expected to top $47 billion by 2027 Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) is making good on its commitment to stakeholders as it moves forward on a previously announced strategy to develop a proprietary branding and partnership model for consumer-specific cannabis brands and secure several strategic acquisitions. “Branding is becoming more important to the development…

ThursdaySep 13, 2018 11:20 am

FinovateFall 2018 Attracts the Best and Brightest

100+ speakers, 80+ companies and 1,500+ attendees anticipated for the September Finovate event in New York City Fast-paced event with short form demos to prioritize relevant fintech information The best of the best will be in attendance and on stage, leading the way forward in the fintech space Finovate has been attracting leaders and decision makers within the financial service spectrum for over a decade. This year’s event, which takes place September 24-27, 2018, is anticipating more than 1,500 attendees, over 100 speakers from all sectors of the fintech space and more than 80 leading fintech companies providing demos of…

ThursdaySep 13, 2018 9:00 am

New Technologies May Turn Arkansas into a Lithium Superpower

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Consumers are switching to electric vehicles faster than previously thought, making an expected boom in demand for battery-grade lithium ever more real. Current suppliers including Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) will reap the rewards of a major paradigm shift in the car industry. But newcomers to this market, from Nemaska Lithium (TSX: NMX) (OTC: NMKEF) and Standard Lithium (TSXV: SLL) (OTC: STLHF) (STLHF Profile) may also profit as they bring new supplies online. Major buyers of lithium including automaker Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) could create massive new demand for…

WednesdaySep 12, 2018 3:04 pm

ABC Summit to Offer Discount Pricing and Tailored Program for Students Featuring Workshops, Q&A Panels and Competition

Asset Backed Crypto (ABC) Summit will be on September 28-29 in Portugal at the Lisbon Congress Center Real estate, commodities, currency, precious stones, renewable energy and fossil fuels scheduled as topics to be covered at ABC; the extreme valuations of blockchain and AI’s impact will also be covered The two-day blockchain-focused conference will have expert keynote speakers, project pitches, presentations with key fund executives and networking in an investor’s lounge The ABC Summit will be held at the Lisbon Congress Center in Portugal on September 28-29, 2018, and it will be student friendly, with special low pricing and an agenda…

WednesdaySep 12, 2018 9:00 am

Gambling and Tech Companies Charge into American Sports Betting Market

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A recent change in United States law has led to a gold rush in the gaming industry as numerous companies scramble to set up sports gambling operations. The U.S. Supreme Court’s overruling of 1992 gambling legislation essentially makes sports betting widely legal throughout the country. Casinos are moving to make the most of this by opening sports books. Technology companies are also exploring possible revenue avenues through online gambling apps. The United States is set to see a $3–$5 billion take in the global sports betting market within a few years — a market already worth an…

TuesdaySep 11, 2018 10:17 am

Pressure BioSciences Inc.’s (PBIO) Invention for “Hands-Free” High-Pressure Technology Sample Prep Workflow Platform Earns Key US Patent

Novel flow-through invention offers critical enablement for future system design strategies for groundbreaking biotherapeutics research, as well as drug discovery & development Development of next generation Barocycler instruments to allow “hands-free” sample processing that will increase accuracy, reduce costs and avoid contamination Global sample preparation market projected to reach $8.2 billion by 2024 Global proteomics market projected to reach $21.87 billion in 2021 PBIO’s innovative ultra-shear pressure-based platform technology (UST) being used in federally-funded food safety and preservation development program at Ohio State University Potential applications for UST include pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food and beverages, lubricants, paints and cosmetics Pressure BioSciences…

MondaySep 10, 2018 10:07 am

ABC Summit Provides Networking and Hands-On Experience in Blockchain Technology

Networking opportunity in Portugal highlighting the future of blockchain technologies Two full days of speakers, exhibits, workshops and pitches Keynote presentations, hands-on experience and networking with top investors, advisors, founders, thought leaders and stake holders within the industry The Asset Backed Crypto (ABC) Summit will be held on September 28-29 at the Lisbon Congress Center in Portugal. This summit will provide a space for public and private sector organizations to network and share opportunities for the future of blockchain technologies. At its core, the purpose of the summit is to create a solid foundation to ensure the next steps of…

FridaySep 07, 2018 12:24 pm

LD Micro Small-Cap Activity for the Last Week of August: Index Ends Week Up, Real Estate Firm and Pharma Company Clinch Huge Investment Deals

From Chris Lahiji comes a new summary of the LD Micro newsletter covering microcap activity during the last week of August (August 26-September 1). The newsletter mentions that the LD Micro Index finished the week up by one percent, showing a stronger performance than the nation’s other indices. The week before the Labor Day holiday was a huge one for commercial real estate data provider Reis, Inc. (REIS), an LD Micro Index component, who announced a $258 million merger with Moody’s Corporation (MCO). Moody’s is paying $23 cash per share, significantly higher than Reis’ $17.35 price before the announcement went…

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