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ThursdayJan 11, 2018 9:00 am

Broader Market Shifts Send Lithium Demand Over the Top

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Tesla CEO Elon Musk in December made true his promise to build in South Australia the world’s biggest lithium ion battery. “The world’s largest lithium ion battery will be an important part of our energy mix, and it sends the clearest message that South Australia will be a leader renewable energy with battery storage,” Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said in statement (http://nnw.fm/m2Lzh).” Musk’s vow came after a challenge for Tesla to address power blackouts and energy shortages in South Australia. In tandem with Weatherill’s enthusiasm over the success of the project, the achievement reveals a broader, global…

ThursdayJan 11, 2018 9:00 am

Canada Seen as Safe Haven for Cannabis Investors as U.S. AG Launches Strike Against Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: For the North American cannabis industry, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision (http://nnw.fm/7hbPL) to remove the protections to cannabis operations provided by the Cole Memo has created an environment of frustrating challenges, albeit one coupled with immense opportunity for neighbors in the north. While the AG’s broadside has increased uncertainty in the U.S. cannabis sector, federal authorities in Canada have taken a completely different tack. With legalized medicinal cannabis use already in the books, Canada’s impending Cannabis Act will allow adults to possess and access regulated, quality-controlled, legal cannabis, effective July 1, 2018. These shifting tides continue…

WednesdayJan 10, 2018 9:00 am

Trump’s Recent Executive Order Could Boost Lithium Supply in the U.S.

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A recent report released by the U.S. government has identified as many as 23 minerals that are “critical to the national economy and national security” of the nation. Immediately following the report, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to urgently reduce foreign dependence on these minerals and ramp up domestic production. One critical metal of heavy emphasis on the list is lithium, which the U.S. is currently importing 50% from abroad. This presents an unprecedented opportunity for a country that has so much undeveloped lithium reserves but previously chose to mostly bypass domestic mining in favor…

WednesdayJan 10, 2018 9:00 am

Application of Blockchain Technology Continues to Rage for Future Transaction Management

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt many industries in the future by changing the way companies process business transactions. Originally developed to facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, blockchain will provide access to financial services for people all over the globe, especially those who don’t have access to traditional banking. Future Thinkers outlines several industries that are likely to benefit from blockchain technology for their business transactions (http://nnw.fm/MjaO8), including supply chain management, forecasting, the Internet of Things (IoT), insurance, ride sharing, cloud storage, voting, government services, energy management, online retail, real estate and healthcare. Businesses…

WednesdayJan 10, 2018 9:00 am

2018 Could be a Breakout Year for Cannabis Companies

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Entering a new year is exciting, especially when the future holds the promise of expanding marketplaces and business opportunities. From growers and processors to the essential support services and an increasing number of retailers, cannabis companies are looking at 2018 as a breakout year for unprecedented growth. California’s launch of legal marijuana for adult recreational use kicked off January 1, and Canada is set to follow the same path in July 2018. An article in Newsweek reveals at least 12 states are poised to consider legalizing some form of marijuana in 2018 (http://nnw.fm/1ETMq), marking the latest in…

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 9:00 am

Intriguing Research into Pathways to Limit Nicotine, Quit Cigarette Use

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: It’s no secret that cigarettes, a product whose toxins and carcinogens have shown time and again to cause illness and a long list of cancers, are addictive. Finding a way to stop smoking is an individual battle, although there is hope that new products are on the horizon that may help millions of people win the fight. Several significant research and development projects being undertaken by such innovators such as Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE:LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) a company with proprietary technology capable of changing the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) such as nicotine enter the…

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 9:00 am

Bitcoin’s Rise Speeds the Adoption of Cryptocurrency-Based Payment Solutions

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The meteoric rise in the price of bitcoin in 2017, from just under $1,000 to above $15,000 at year-end, has attracted the attention of investors around the world. Powered by the blockchain, the distributed ledger technology which verifies transactions without the need for third-party validation, the cryptocurrency made great strides during the past year in achieving acceptance by businesses willing to accept it as a means of payment. Investors looking beyond bitcoin itself to find companies that stand to benefit from the growing usage of bitcoin for commercial transactions have a number of options to choose from,…

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Emerging as a New Frontier for the Gaming Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The overall value of the global cryptocurrency market reached an all-time high of more than $700 billion on January 3, 2018 (http://nnw.fm/0rxFZ), a clear indicator of the increased interest in the adoption of digital currencies and their underlying blockchain technology. Blockchain is already being successfully implemented across various market sectors and is expected to revolutionize a significant number of industries over the next decade, including the financial, healthcare, real estate, legal and gaming industries. Mobile gaming in particular is a promising segment for blockchain adoption, with the fastest growing rate in the whole gaming industry and over…

FridayDec 29, 2017 2:04 pm

Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Partnership with Quoin Focuses on Population’s Pain Needs

Non-binding proposed merger announced on November 27, 2017 Quoin merger expected to deliver non-opioid relief to post-surgical patients Over-65 population with advanced pain needs expected to double within next 30 years Skinvisible and Quoin proposed merger expected to deliver better results to patients Health professionals are preparing for an expected doubling of the 65 years and older population within the next 30 years, creating medical need to address the pain that often becomes a prevalent companion to age. While modern pharmaceuticals have developed opioids and non-steroidal therapies for reducing chronic pain, the drugs are often accompanied by addiction and unwanted…

FridayDec 29, 2017 1:11 pm

Petrogress, Inc. (PGAS) Sees Opportunities for Energy Expansion, Focusing on Ghana, Cypress and Libya

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, PGAS reported a profit, greater prepaid expenses and some $3 million added to its assets and shareholder value of the company Jim Jimerson, consultant, says in audio interview that PGAS is eyeing more tanker acquisitions and working on worldwide financing, including from the World Bank, for its growth plans Diverse revenue stream from oil and gas energy shipping, sales of finished products, a larger tanker fleet and growth through joint ventures Petrogress, Inc. (OTC: PGAS) sees growth opportunities worldwide for 2018, as this integrated energy company seeks a larger tanker fleet and…