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MondayFeb 22, 2021 9:06 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) Announces Timios Expansion into Three California Cities

Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) has announced that Timios Holdings Corp.’s retail purchasing services in California will be expanding; Timios has signed leases in three cities: Santa Clarita, Lancaster and Ventura. The three cities together have approximately half a million residents. The three-city expansion is part of the company’s strategic growth plan to position itself in and serve the U.S.’s robust housing market. The third largest city by population in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita is a fast-growing community with growing housing numbers, housing starts and home upgrade opportunities. Located in the Antelope Valley, Lancaster has also seen significant growth. And Ventura, which is located…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 2:25 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Gage Growth Corp. Introduces Proprietary Curated Cannabis Experience to West Michigan

Gage Growth Corp. (d.b.a. Gage Cannabis), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator currently focused exclusively on the Michigan market, continues to capitalize on the legalization of the recreational use of cannabis in the state by opening its sixth location. The 4,018-square-foot store, the first in West Michigan, is “At this time… only open to medical marijuana cardholders, with orders available for curbside pick-up only.” The company’s focus is “to curate the highest-quality cannabis experience possible for its consumers.” A recent article discussing this reads, “Gage Cannabis accomplishes this by growing its own plants in small batches… Every plant is handpicked,…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 2:13 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FRA: 0C0) Set to Benefit from Push Towards Biopesticides

MustGrow (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FRA: 0C0), an agriculture biotech company focused on providing natural science-based biological solutions for high-value crops, looks set to benefit amid new demands and regulatory standards. “The change in market demanding residue-free and organic food combined with the ever-more stringent regulatory standards in the international agricultural food supply chain is pressuring farmers to adopt a sustainable method of farming using biopesticides,” reads an article on the recent developments. The preference for biopesticides is because they have “favorable” properties. “They do not leave residues in the products, and they do not harm natural pests’ enemies or…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 2:00 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (OTC: CLXPF) to Leverage Breakthrough Tech to Measure Real-Time Brain Activity During Psychedelic Experiences

Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (OTC: CLXPF), a life sciences company advancing psychedelic therapeutics for various psychiatric and neurological conditions, recently announced its collaboration with neurotech pioneer HI LLC dba Kernel. According to the update, CYBN will leverage Kernel Flow, Kernel’s breakthrough technology, for its upcoming clinical work to quantify brain activity in real time during psychedelic experiences. “Access to Kernel’s innovative Flow technology adds another exciting dimension to the investigative work that Cybin is doing to develop breakthrough treatments for mental health disorders such as depression and addiction,” said Cybin CEO Doug Drysdale in a recent update. “Currently, clinical investigators rely…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 1:42 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences Inc. (PBIO) Eyes Lucrative Eco-Friendly Agrochemical Market

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO) (“PBI”), a developer of innovative solutions for the worldwide life science and other industries, has set in motion plans to purchase the assets of an internationally-based, eco-friendly agrochemical developer. An article about PBI’s recent announcement quotes Mr. Richard T. Schumacher, president and CEO of PBI, as saying, “Upon completion, this acquisition of assets will bring into PBI an established portfolio of respected brand names in the eco-friendly agrochemicals market… We expect these assets to be accretive, driving significant new revenues and profitability in 2021 and beyond.” The move comes on the back of increased food production…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 1:27 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – InsuraGuest Technologies Inc.’s (TSXV: ISGI) (OTCQB: ISGIF) Market Disruption a Cost-Saver for Insured Facilities

InsuraGuest Technologies (TSXV: ISGI) (OTCQB: ISGIF), a leading insurtech (insurance + technology) company harnessing the power of technology, has created a product that lowers a hotel’s, motel’s or Airbnb’s claim ratio and risk profile in effect reducing the insurance premium the facility pays. “InsuraGuest is disrupting status quo insurance markets by leveraging its proprietary software platform to deliver digital insurance products that provide better benefits at lower costs across multiple industry sectors.” An article discussing the new developments described the company’s market-disrupting solution as follows: “A large portion of a hotel, motel or Airbnb operator’s claims result from small property…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 1:13 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (OTCQB: PLTXF) (Frankfurt: WNT1) Publishes New Video for Plant-Based Investors

PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (OTCQB: PLTXF) (Frankfurt: WNT1) has released a new video that highlights the company’s value proposition for investors. The piece discusses PlantX's platform that serves as the digital face of the plant-based community, offering comprehensive capabilities that provide a robust and user-friendly ecommerce experience. The platform offers a wide variety of plant-based grocery items, from products to suit all pantry needs, as well as vitamins, cosmetics and even pet food. PlantX also offers meal delivery with options created by well-known plant-based chefs throughout the world, as well as weekly, easy-to-follow recipes. The one-stop experience includes Plant…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 12:35 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sharing Services Global Corporation (SHRG) Poised as Standout in Direct-Selling Industry

Sharing Services Global (OTCQB: SHRG), a diversified holding company specializing in the health and wellness direct-selling industry, is positioned for top performance relative to market competitors. An article discussing the company reads, “The rise of using digital tools instead of in-person sales was a necessity during the pandemic, but a convenience that may just stick around. Customers are seeking out tools that personalize their experience online. Add to this the rise of a gig economy, and the direct sales industry is experiencing massive growth. These are all priorities – and areas of expertise – for Sharing Services.” The article further…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 12:23 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) Secures $28.75M in Bought Deal Offering

Willow Biosciences (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) has closed its previously announced upsized bought deal offering of 17,424,800 common shares of the company, each at a price of $1.65, including 2,272,800 common shares issued per the full exercise of the over-allotment option. Willow Biosciences secured aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $28.75 million in the offering, which was comprised primarily of existing cornerstone shareholders and new institutional buyside funds. "We're very pleased with the results of the offering, the proceeds of which will allow the company to accelerate capital spending towards execution of our commercialization plan for our existing portfolio cannabinoids and…

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FridayFeb 19, 2021 11:34 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to Showcase Industry Innovators, Latest Trends

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, known as the premier gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors in North America, will return for its tenth installment in an entirely digital format on Feb. 25-26, 2021. The event brings together some of the industry’s leading cannabis companies to shine the spotlight on their latest developments and meet with existing and potential investors. The forum features a series of enlightening keynote addresses and a succession of one-on-one meetings designed to bring financiers in contact with some of the sector’s most exciting and innovative corporations. This year’s event will host a series of live presentations…

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