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WednesdayOct 18, 2017 9:00 am

Mounting Evidence on Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabis Unleashes Tsunami

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A tsunami has started: Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis sativa plant, has shown tremendous promise for broad-ranging medical benefits, and consumers are taking notice. CBD products are derived from either industrial hemp or marijuana plants, and sales have soared as companies scramble to exploit the enormous opportunity. Total CBD sales exceeded $200 million in 2016, and conservative projections peg overall sales in excess of $2.1 billion by 2020, a 700% increase from 2016. The hemp-derived CBD market is projected to grow at an astounding compounded annual growth rate approaching 55% over the next…

WednesdayOct 18, 2017 9:00 am

Telemedicine: Reducing the Costs While Enhancing the Quality of Health Care

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Nature’s impact on health care can’t be overstated in light of the nation’s recent spate of natural disasters that have battered Texas, Louisiana, Florida and California. Residents in these states face incredible challenges when it comes to finding proper medical care, but it’s not just during times of natural disaster that people need access to quality health care. It is also an everyday problem for millions of Americans living in rural regions designated as “medically underserved.” Telemedicine offers solutions that can make a significant difference to location-based health care challenges by offering access to services regardless of…

TuesdayOct 17, 2017 4:14 pm

Marijuana Company of America Engages NetworkNewsWire for Corporate Communications Solution

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation with diverse operations and joint ventures in the legal hemp and cannabis industry, announced today that it has engaged the corporate communications expertise of NetworkNewsWire ("NNW"). MCOA's Chief Executive Officer, Donald Steinberg, commented: "We are pleased to utilize NetworkNewsWire's messaging and branding strategies to communicate to the investment community Marijuana Company of America's position in the cannabis industry. We are at a crossroads of global legalization of our industry. The world has a massive need for cannabis and hemp products and services. This process of countries shifting…

TuesdayOct 17, 2017 9:00 am

These 5 Mobile Gaming Stocks Aren’t Playing Around

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Everywhere you go these days, heads are bent over smartphones and tablets—shopping, checking Facebook, scanning news headlines, watching movies, accessing banking information, checking emails and, of course, gaming. Though it was once a wide-spread belief that a mobile gaming enterprise could not survive as a publicly traded company, the tide has turned. Several leading brands in the industry are proving they can not only survive, but can thrive as publicly traded entities in the global gaming market. As public mobile gaming stocks continue gaining market share within the videogame industry, companies like Tapinator, Inc. (OTCQB: TAPM) (Tapinator…

ThursdayOct 12, 2017 9:30 am

AppSwarm, Inc. (SWRM) Offering Unique Investment Opportunities in Multibillion Dollar Gaming Market

Global games industry to reach $108.9 billion this year Mobile segment accounts for 42 percent of market, or $46.1 billion AppSwarm offers investors the chance to tap into mobile game and app development segment via partnerships with developers With the global games market growing steadily every year, the number of investment opportunities available in this multibillion dollar industry are also on the rise. Typically dominated by venture capital firms and billionaire investments, this fast-growing, highly lucrative industry also presents unique opportunities for regular investors, with the help of companies such as AppSwarm, Inc. (OTC: SWRM), an innovative incubation acceleration and…

ThursdayOct 12, 2017 9:30 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) – A First Mover in CBD Skin Care

China is the second-largest global cosmetics consumer, representing $30 billion annually Savvy industry veteran recruited for vast untapped CBD skin care market 100% of cannabis skin care product market in China up for grabs It comes as little surprise that cannabidiol (CBD) likely possesses skin healing properties. Found in the marijuana plant, CBD is one of over 80 natural compounds in marijuana that have been used for centuries as natural medicines and therapeutics. Cannabis is a known anti-inflammatory, containing antioxidants and anti-aging elements, while hemp seed oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. In spite of vast anecdotal evidence,…

MondayOct 09, 2017 11:51 am

InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) Paving the Way as Biosynthesis Promises to Revolutionize Drug Development

Forbes predicts medical marijuana sales to reach $13.3 billion by 2020 Biotech/pharma market could surpass $20 billion by 2020, per estimates from Viridian Capital Advisors InMed’s biosynthesis process uses DNA and E. coli to produce cannabinoids that are identical to the 90+ found in nature The company’s pipeline drugs, focusing on rare dermatological diseases, glaucoma and topical pain treatments, are advancing toward clinical trials There may be many companies exploring cannabinoid biosynthesis, but one in particular stands out. InMed Pharmaceuticals (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) has created a revolutionary process that is poised to impact the cannabinoid market. It’s just one…

ThursdayOct 05, 2017 9:00 am

The Global Scramble for Lithium

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Lithium stocks have rocketed over the last 12 months propelled by the unabated demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The world’s largest lithium producer, Albemarle Corp. (ALB), has delivered a 77% return over the last year. During the same period Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) surged 150% and FMC Corp. (FMC) is up 95%. All three major producers trade near all-time highs but cracks are beginning to show. Respected investment bank, Baird, just downgraded Albemarle to neutral, stating that near-term execution is already priced into ALB’s stock and the shares are fully valued at current levels…

ThursdayOct 05, 2017 9:00 am

Innovative Payment Solutions Blossom in the Expanding Cannabis Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The marijuana industry grew at a 30 percent annual rate from 2015-2016, with Arcview Market Research predicting a 25 percent compound annual growth rate through 2021. As large as it is diverse, the industry now serves 29 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, where marijuana has become legal for medicinal and/or recreational use. Demand, supply, and product diversity are fueling the growth. However, federal banking regulations restrict financial activity related to marijuana-based businesses. Global Payout (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) has unveiled a way around the cannabis industry’s unbankability, as its MoneyTrac subsidiary offers an alternative fintech solution…

WednesdayOct 04, 2017 2:47 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Engages NetworkNewsWire for Corporate Communications Solutions

EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), the nation's leading provider of analytical laboratory cannabis testing, research and advisory services, announces that it has engaged the corporate communications expertise of NetworkNewsWire ("NNW"). "In the last 18 months we have made considerable strides in our mission to expand our operations and strengthen corporate value," says William Waldrop, CEO of EVIO. "As we continue to execute our long-term and short-term goals, we look forward to working with NNW to streamline and enhance our corporate communications and keep shareholders abreast of our progress." NNW is a multifaceted financial news and publishing company that delivers a new…