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TuesdayJul 18, 2017 9:00 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Awarded Australian Patent Protecting Cannabis Infused Edibles

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) this morning announced that the Australian Patent Office has granted patent #2015274698, which protects Lexaria’s method of improving absorption, speed of onset and taste of cannabinoid active agents in edible products. The term of the patent is 20 years from June 10, 2015. “We are very pleased to have received this patent which effectively covers all cannabis oil extract formulated edibles utilizing our technology in Australia,” Chris Bunka, CEO of Lexaria, stated in the news release. “This patent award allows us to confidently enter the recently legalized Australian cannabis marketplace where we will…

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MondayJul 17, 2017 2:55 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) is Revolutionizing Plant-Based Therapeutics for a Range of Ailments

Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTC: ADYNF) has developed a unique strategy of producing a variety of products that combine the health benefits of both algae and cannabis oils. The synergistic effects of the two plant-based remedies hold tremendous promise, and the ability to sell and cross market the products to health conscious consumers gives the company real competitive advantages. A recent NNW article highlights the company’s progress in this innovative endeavor and notes key partnerships established to achieve its corporate goals: “With an ongoing commitment to science, Algae Dynamics has engaged two Canadian universities to perform research and product development into…

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MondayJul 17, 2017 2:10 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint (SING) Serves Legal Cannabis Market with Bitcoin Payment Solution; Invests in Equipment, Consulting Space

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is serving up prime opportunities for investors as it expands its array of offerings for the legal cannabis market—all without ever touching the marijuana plant. Many savvy investors are jumping aboard the cannabis bandwagon, and SinglePoint is involved in two of the most promising investment options currently available in that market: bitcoin digital currency as a solution for currently “unbankable” marijuana businesses and hydroponics products and consulting for marijuana growers. “More and more investment opportunities are arising in the legal cannabis industry, and SinglePoint is poised to be a major player. Through its subsidiary, SingleSeed (www.SingleSeed.com),…

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MondayJul 17, 2017 1:28 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – XG Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: XGTI) Receives $1 Million Order for HCAM HEVC 4K Wireless Camera Systems

XG Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: XGTI), a leading provider of wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for critical communications, today announced that its Vislink business has received orders worth approximately $1 million for its HCAM High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) 4K Wireless Camera Systems. The Vislink HCAM was originally unveiled at NAB 2017 in April, when it was hailed as the next generation of HEVC 4K UHD wireless transmitters. The latest orders, which are to be deployed in China, are part of global preorders exceeding $2.5 million for Vislink’s latest wireless camera…

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MondayJul 17, 2017 12:40 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Top 10 Mid-day Percentage Gainers on July 17, 2017

Here is a list of stocks shaking up the markets today, with particular focus on NASDAQ and OTC small caps. The top gainers based on percentage: INPX 12.26% – News: Approved to expand its NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) catalog HEAR 8.08% – News: Launches new XO THREE and RECON 150 gaming headsets for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 RIBT 7.69% News: Will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss recent sale of Healthy Natural subsidiary AMRS 7.08% – News: Entered into its first product development and production agreement with Koninklijke DSM N.V…

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MondayJul 17, 2017 9:00 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Repros Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RPRX) Tumbles Pre-Market; Proellex Clinical Trial Remains on Partial Hold, per FDA

Shares of Repros Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RPRX) dropped 47% in pre-market trade after the reproductive disorders company said its clinical development program for Proellex, its oral delivery mechanism for telapristone acetate, will remain on partial clinical hold, per FDA review and feedback. Repros is now required to compile a large pre-approval safety database to support future development. The company says it is assessing increasing its focus on its uterine fibroid and endometriosis development program utilizing a vaginal drug delivery program for telapristone acetate, and that it expects to receive a European Patent related to the use of selective progesterone modulators (SPRM).…

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FridayJul 14, 2017 12:33 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Top 10 Mid-day Percentage Gainers on July 14, 2017

Here is a list of stocks shaking up the markets today, with particular focus on NASDAQ and OTC small caps. The top gainers based on percentage: DRYS 3.11% – News: Law firm investigates claims on behalf of investors AXAS 1.54% – News: Inks deal to acquire 853 net Delaware Basin Bone Spring/Wolfcamp acres VIBI 1.37% – News: Completes upgrade of production facility WCST 1.14% – News: Changes corporate name, ticker symbol GFN 1.04% – News: Declares cash dividend of $2.30/share on 9% series C cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock VEND 1.00% – News: Hires new company executives GROG 0.77% – News:…

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FridayJul 14, 2017 12:23 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Patriot One Technologies, Inc. (TSX.V: PAT) (OTCQB: PTOTF) Disruptive Threat Detection Technology Hits International Market

Patriot One Technologies (TSX.V: PAT) (OTCQB: PTOTF), developer of the pioneering, award-winning PATSCAN CMR™ concealed weapons detection system, recently announced three significant reseller agreements with companies that are engaged in providing security solutions to government, military, health care and commercial organizations. These reseller agreements show just how much Patriot One’s groundbreaking technology is needed and how quickly it is being embraced throughout the world. An excerpt from a NetworkNewsWire article titled 'Patriot One Technologies, Inc. (TSX.V: PAT) (OTCQB: PTOTF) Threat Detection Technology Goes Global' is as follows: “Aotea has already garnered meaningful customer interest for the system, and this agreement…

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FridayJul 14, 2017 12:17 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Fifth Street Asset Management, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSAM) Enters Agreement for Oaktree to Assume Management of BDCs

Fifth Street Asset Management (NASDAQ: FSAM) shares fell 3% this morning on news that the company has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Group, LLC (NYSE: OAK). Per the agreement, Oaktree will become the new investment adviser to two Business Development Companies (BDCs): Fifth Street Finance Corp. (NASDAQ: FSC) and Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (NASDAQ: FSFR). Upon closing of the transaction, Oaktree will pay gross cash consideration of $320 million to Fifth Street Management LLC and replace FSM as the investment adviser to the BDCs. An Oaktree affiliate…

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FridayJul 14, 2017 12:13 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Highpower International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HPJ) Secures Two New Strategic Partnerships

Highpower International (NASDAQ: HPJ) shares climbed 4% on news this morning that the company has reached two strategic partnership agreements in the U.S. and Europe with leading appliance brands to supply power solutions for high-end smart vacuum robots. The agreements are expected to provide Highpower with top-line revenues of $4 million in 2017. Additionally, the company has been involved in designing power solutions for three new models of smart vacuums that are expected to be launched in 2018, providing Highpower with anticipated top-line revenues of $15 million. "Highpower pays close attention to the end user as well as developing trends and work…

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