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MondayMay 01, 2017 12:45 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Top 10 Mid-day Percentage Gainers on May 1, 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: PRGE 57.14% – News: Signs definitive agreement to acquire stackcap.com REXX 21.56% – News: Closes agreement for $300M first lien delayed draw term loan BONT 16.55% – News: Completes the closing of an extension of its $730M ABL Tranche A credit facility VTGN 12.02% – News: Reports its largest stockholder signed 6-month lock-up agreement HTCO 8.57% – News: Redeploys CannaTRACK RTNB 7.67% – News: Sells IPSA's Investigative Due Diligence practice CERC 7.49% – News:…

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MondayMay 01, 2017 12:43 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Westport Fuel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: WPRT) Closes IMPCO Auxiliary Power Unit Assets Sale

Shares of Westport Fuel Systems’ (NASDAQ: WPRT) nudged higher today on word that the company has closed the sale of the assets of its IMPCO Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) business. After adjusting for projected net working capital, transaction costs, hold back amounts and other deal-related expenses, the net proceeds to Westport Fuel Systems were approximately $60 million. Additionally, the company has entered into an agreement with the purchaser to supply APU systems and parts for about five months. To view the full press release, visit: http://nnw.fm/4DCtD About Westport Fuel Systems Westport Fuel Systems is a company comprised of inventors, engineers,…

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MondayMay 01, 2017 12:33 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Amyris, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRS) Advances Development of Healthy Sweetener; Industrial Production Set For 2018

Amyris (NASDAQ: AMRS) shares surged over 9% this morning after the company said it has made noteworthy progress in the development of its healthy sweetener product technology and that it expects industrial production to occur in 2018. Amyris is developing a low calorie, sustainably sourced No Compromise® sweetener intended to be sold at a lower cost than sugar. “Our efforts to give the consumer sustainably sourced, best performing products without dangerous ingredients is really starting to payoff. We believe we have the leading market position for sustainable, healthy sweeteners and we are very excited about helping the world transition away…

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MondayMay 01, 2017 11:36 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONVO) Shares Nudge Higher on Collaboration to Develop 3D Bioprinted Tissues for VML Injury

Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONVO) shares are up 4% after the company announced a collaboration with the University of Virginia to develop 3D bioprinted tissues for volumetric muscle loss (VML) injury. In VML injuries, the muscle’s natural ability to regenerate cannot over power the severe damage, which results in lasting functional and cosmetic deficits. Currently, there are limited treatments offered for these patients. The research collaboration will be held at the laboratory of George J. Christ, Ph.D., professor of biomedical engineering and orthopaedic surgery at UVA. “Combining the expertise in muscle regeneration of Dr. Christ’s lab and University of Virginia…

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MondayMay 01, 2017 10:47 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS) Shares Sink on Disappointing Zoptrex™ Trial Results; Company Re-routes Focus to Macrilen™

Shares of Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS) plunged 58% this morning after the company said its phase 3 clinical trial of Zoptrex™ in women with locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic endometrial cancer failed to show a statistically significant increase in the average period of overall survival of patients treated with Zoptrex as compared to patients treated with doxorubicin. Based on the results, Aeterna CEO David Dodd said the company would not conduct clinical trials of Zoptrex for other indications and will turn its focus to filing a new drug application (NDA) for Macrilen™ for eventual commercial launch. To view the full…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 1:14 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Top 10 Mid-day Percentage Gainers on April 28, 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: MYSZ 11.59% – News: Marks 200,000 downloads of SizeUp FNCX 5.46% – News: Presenting at PIONEERS 2017 in NYC May 2 JNP 4.55% – News: Reporting Q1 2017 results, holding conference call on May 4 EXPI 4.29% – News: Adds two members to board of directors ECGR 2.78% – News: Commences production on new CBD line of vaping products RCON 2.40% – News: Nanjing Recon subsidiary receives renewed National High-Tech Enterprise status and certification…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 12:58 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Dryships, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) Acquires One Modern Kamsarmax Drybulk Carrier, Takes Delivery of Newbuilding Aframax Tanker

DryShips (NASDAQ: DRYS) this morning said that is has entered into an agreement to acquire one 82,129 DWT Kamsarmax drybulk carrier built in 2014 from an unaffiliated third party. The company will use cash on hand to finance the total gross purchase price of approximately $24 million. DryShips anticipates taking delivery of this vessel during the second quarter of 2017. Additionally, the company said it has taken delivery from the yard of the previously announced 113,644 DWT newbuilding Aframax tanker. "We are very excited to have started taking delivery of our previously announced acquisitions and also continue to grow our…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 12:56 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) Shares Higher on Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Neonorm Foal & Neonorm Calf in Japan

Jaguar Animal Health (NASDAQ: JAGX) shares nudged higher following the company’s news that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with JP Equine Services to distribute Neonorm™ Foal and Neonorm™ Calf, Jaguar’s lead non-prescription products in Japan. Both non-drug products are designed for use as an anti-diarrheal. Additionally, Jaguar said it was notified that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel determined to grant the company’s request for continued listing on Nasdaq, subject to compliance. To view the full press release, visit: http://nnw.fm/P5nkN About Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. is an animal health company focused on developing and commercializing first-in-class…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 12:06 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – UniPixel, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL) Increases Manufacturing Capability; Shares Climb

Shares of UniPixel (NASDAQ: UNXL) are up 15% mid-morning after the company said that it has taken delivery of a new custom built, high-speed coating system for the application of its Diamond Guard™ glass replacement resin compound. The system is scheduled for installation in May 2017 and is expected to commence production in June 2017 to provide enhanced protection coating for the company’s XTouch™ sensors. "The addition of this advanced technology equipment, in addition to yield improvement, expands our Diamond Guard application capabilities at just the right time. We are making measurable progress in applying our Diamond Guard glass replacement…

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FridayApr 28, 2017 11:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) Inks Follow-On Technology Solutions Contract With International Auto OEM

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) this morning said that it has signed a follow-on Technology Solutions contract with a global automotive OEM, expanding the contract extension signed in July 2016. Per the extension, Ballard will continue to deliver expertise in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology to advance the customer's membrane electrode assembly (MEA) development program for future versions of its engine for fuel cell vehicles. "At Ballard, we are uniquely positioned to offer these companies bundled Technology Solutions with access to our leading intellectual capital and intellectual property focused on PEM fuel cell technology. These opportunities provide high…

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