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MondayFeb 11, 2019 8:45 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – INmune Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) Granted $1M by the Alzheimer’s Association to Advance Development of XPro1595

INmune Bio (NASDAQ: INMB) this morning announced that the company has been awarded a grant to receive $1,000,000 from the Alzheimer's Association to advance XPro1595 under the Part the Cloud to RESCUE grant. XPro1595 is a novel therapy targeting neuroinflammation as a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The award will be paid to the company in traches during the phase 1 clinical trial. “We are honored to receive this grant from the Alzheimer’s Association,” RJ Tesi, M.D., CEO of INmune Bio stated in the news release. “The Alzheimer’s Association has shown the vision and leadership to support the quest for effective…

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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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FridayFeb 08, 2019 9:57 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Secures Supply Agreement with Ontario’s Sole Legal Retailer for Recreational Cannabis

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced that it has secured a cannabis supply agreement with the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation, which operates as the Ontario Cannabis Store ("OCS"). OCS is the only legal retailer of recreational cannabis in Canada's most-populous province. According to the update, online sales launched in October 2018 and, set to begin in April of this year, the OCS will also supply cannabis products to licensed private retail stores across the province. The first 25 retailers that are eligible to apply for cannabis licenses were announced…

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FridayFeb 08, 2019 9:49 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc.’s (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Acquisition of GoodFellas to Include Proprietary Simple Brand and User-Friendly Cannabis Kit

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) today announced that in addition to the branding and marketing business of Goodfellas Group, LLC, subject to completion of the previously-announced acquisition, the company will acquire its existing in-house brand "Simple". The Goodfellas team, through Simple, has created as a user friendly, smart cannabis package called the Simple Kit(TM) to assist first time consumers to experience cannabis in a positive way. The Simple Kit comes in user-friendly packaging, with a box that can be transformed into a tray when opened, and includes a child proof/waterproof/airtight container/grinder, a portion of cannabis, filter tips, a cannabis…

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FridayFeb 08, 2019 9:22 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint Inc. (SING) CEO Announces Signing of LOI for up to $12M in Funding on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) was featured on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. The program is internationally-syndicated and reviews money-focused topics, featuring in-depth CEO and executive interviews from various companies offering insights into their operations and future outlooks. In this week’s episode, SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht announced that the company has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) for up to $12 million in funding on an S-1 registration. “This is going to allow us to do more acquisitions,” SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht stated in the interview. “This is going to allow us to do all…

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ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 3:30 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Grey Cloak Tech Inc. (GRCK) Finalizes Acquisition of BergaMet NA, LLC

Grey Cloak Tech (OTC: GRCK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of BergaMet NA, LLC, resulting in BergaMet becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. BergaMet imports, manufactures and distributes a proprietary line of products derived from Bergamot, a rare citrus fruit that is considered a “superfruit” due to the uncommon composition of the various antioxidant polyphenols. As part of the acquisition, Sanjeev Javia was appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer, and has joined the Grey Cloak Board of Directors. Prior to the acquisition, the company entered into a note satisfaction agreement with all holders of its convertible…

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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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