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MondayAug 14, 2017 1:53 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Top 10 Mid-day Percentage Gainers on August 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: BTCS 150.24% – News: Trading higher, likely on momentum from broader bitcoin interest ZYXI 54.32% – News: Posts Q2 2017 financial results, hosts webcast CCOM 20.00% – News: Posts Q2 2017 financial results SPIN 16.88% – News: Names new chief operating officer CHKE 14.63% – News: Amends credit facility with Cerberus TESO 12.82% – News: Enters stock-for-stock transaction agreement with Nabors Industries Ltd. EKSO 12.24% – News: Commences $34M rights offering SNGX 9.56% –…

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MondayAug 14, 2017 1:53 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Tempus Applied Solutions (TMPS) Enters Deal to Acquire Ex-Royal Air Force AAR Aircrafts

Shares of Tempus Applied Solutions (OTCQB: TMPS) are up 10.8% mid-day after the company this morning said that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement for the acquisition of six Lockheed L-1011s formerly owned and operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom. Four of the acquired aircrafts are configured for air-to-air refueling (AAR) operations, while the other two are designed for passenger and cargo operations only. Inspections of the aircraft, associated log books and support equipment will take place before the closing of the acquisition. The company expects to issue the seller approximately 6,730,769 common…

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MondayAug 14, 2017 1:51 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOC) Inks Exclusive Distribution Agreement with VWR

Shares of Biocept (NASDAQ: BIOC) are ticking higher following news that the company has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement for its proprietary blood collection tubes (BCTs), excluding China, with VWR International, LLC. The company’s commercial launch of BCTs is anticipated to commence in the second half of 2017. "We are very proud to be working with VWR, for the distribution of our proprietary liquid biopsy collection tubes. Entering into the global market with a scaled offering for liquid biopsy is the first step toward growing from an exclusive CLIA lab business to a technology and products company. The development…

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MondayAug 14, 2017 9:31 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Executes Licensing Agreement with Cagney Global Logistics

Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) this morning announced that it has finalized and fully executed a licensing agreement with Cagney Global Logistics for the exclusive white labeling and implementation of the Global Reserve Platform. The new platform will be integrated into Cagney’s existing delivery and payment component, the Final Mile solution, in order to enhance its Fortune 500 customer web sales. “Our technical team has been diligently working to address the specific needs and requests that have been presented to us by Cagney,” William Rochfort, president of Global Payout, stated in the news release. “In this time,…

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MondayAug 14, 2017 9:08 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Launches Cryptocurrency Education and Trading Subscription Service

Market analysis company ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning announced the launch of its cryptocurrency education and trading subscription service on Chinesefn.com. The new subscription service will cover news and provide analysis regarding all aspects of the emerging digital currency world, including industry trends, price movement and sector related stocks. “Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have become a global phenomenon,” Warren Wang, founder and CEO of CIIX, stated in the news release. “Since January 2015, the price of Bitcoin has increased 500% from $200 to $1,000 in January 2017, and just spiked to a record high over $4,000 as US-North Korea tensions…

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FridayAug 11, 2017 2:59 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Singlepoint Inc (SING) Occupies Progressive Position in Cryptocurrency, Legal Cannabis Markets

Singlepoint (SING) continues to gain momentum in the legal cannabis space, fully leveraging its acquisition-based growth strategy to gain entry points into new niches in the marijuana industry while strengthening existing endeavors. The company's most recent action was its purchase of the $Weed cryptocurrency from joint-venture partner First Bitcoin Capital (OTC: BITCF). A recent editorial titled, "Absent Federal Banking Support, Cannabis Market Shows Growing Interest in Proprietary Bitcoin Payment Solutions," further highlights the company's position as an early mover in providing payment solutions to the "unbanked" marijuana industry, as well as its range of marketing and payment processing solutions. To…

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FridayAug 11, 2017 12:33 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS) Posts Q2 Results, Lowers FY Guidance; Shares at New 52-Week Low

Shares of Tecnoglass (NASDAQ: TGLS) reached a new 52-week low after the company reported second-quarter results, lowered its full-year 2017 outlook, and announced a 12% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.14 for Q3. The manufacturer of architectural glass, windows and aluminum products reported total revenues of $81.0 million, an increase of 1.5% over the prior-year period. Adjusted net loss for the quarter was $2.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to $9.3 million, or $0.28 per share. Tecnoglass now expects full-year revenues in the range of $320 million-$330 million compared to previous guidance of $360 million-$390 million. More…

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FridayAug 11, 2017 12:14 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Top 10 Mid-day Percentage Gainers on August 11, 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 64.2% – News: Announces $100M private placement with CEO, cancels Kalani Investments deal GNUS 6.5% – News: Q2 conference call scheduled for August 14 DRIO 5.0% – News: Will release Q2 results August 14 KGJI 3.5% – News: Q2 net sales increase 22% to $475.9M; net income decreases to $8.0M, $0.12 per share CALI 3.3% – News: Will report Q2 results August 14; conference call scheduled for August 15 HGSH 2.9% – News:…

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FridayAug 11, 2017 9:58 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – DryShips, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) Soars on Private Placement, Canceled Deal with Kalani Investments

Coming off an earlier trading halt, shares of DryShips (NASDAQ: DRYS) are up 84% following news the company will sell its common shares to entities affiliated with its chairman and CEO, George Economou, for aggregate consideration of $100 million at a price of $2.75 per share. The board's  Audit Committee also approved a subsequent rights offering that would allow DryShips shareholders to purchase their pro rata portion of up to $100 million of the Company's common shares at a price of $2.75 per share. The Rights Offering will be backstopped in full by Sierra Investments Inc., an entity affiliated with…

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FridayAug 11, 2017 9:30 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) May Hold Blockbuster Position for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Savvy investors should be keeping a close eye on some key developments that have taken place within the past year relating to Alzheimer’s disease, medical cannabis, and India Globalization Capital (NYSE MKT: IGC). These developments include exciting, if preliminary, results relating to the effect of THC on amyloid-beta plaques—which are the plaques on neurons associated with Alzheimer’s disease—and a critical link between the related technology and IGC. "This information was summarized in an article first published on Benzinga (http://nnw.fm/6SSZi) and recently adapted for HIGH TIMES (http://nnw.fm/7AZcm), titled 'Marijuana Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s: Here’s How It Would Work.' “Details from these…

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