NewsRoom Articles - Page 1213 of 1410

ThursdaySep 21, 2017 2:58 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Preparing to Bring Cannabis Combo Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease to Trials

Four drug candidates in the pipeline Potential sales of Alzheimer’s drugs run to billions Hyalolex heading for clinical trials India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) is racing ahead with its preparation of medical trials for four drug candidates that treat a variety of debilitating conditions. At the head of the line is Hyalolex, aimed at reducing the buildup of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) plaques on neurons in the brain, a process that causes the crippling cognitive complaint known as Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s afflicts more than five million Americans, and, so far, no effective cure for this form of dementia has…

ThursdaySep 21, 2017 1:33 pm

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Shareholders to Vote on Seven Directors at Annual Meeting on September 29 in Beijing

Director nominees include Liu Shu Juan, CEO of Shewn International Group and financial controller of Shanghai Shewn Wine Co. Moxian is expected to formalize joint venture agreement with Shewn International Group by end of September 2017 Joint ventures are part of Moxian’s new strategy to enter major markets in China more quickly and at lower cost Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) will nominate seven directors to its board for shareholders at its annual meeting on September 29, 2017, in Beijing, China (http://nnw.fm/2mJhT). Among the seven is Liu Shu Juan, chief executive officer of Shewn International Group, Inc. and financial controller of…

ThursdaySep 21, 2017 9:00 am

Cannabinoid Consumer Market Booming as CBD Enjoys Growth in Public Sentiment

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Medical cannabis sales are set to impress even the most timid investor, with projected sales of nearly $5 billion in 2017, or about 67% of the $7.2 billion legal cannabis market. Hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) product sales are also expected to be a billion-dollar business within three years, growing at a projected 55% compound annual growth rate from 2016’s $170 million in revenue, according to an article in Forbes(1). As the cannabis industry continues to flourish, many publicly traded companies are finding ample opportunities to thrive. Standout companies determined to grow with the industry include ChineseInvestors.com (CIIX) (CIIX…

ThursdaySep 21, 2017 9:00 am

Production Bottleneck Spells Opportunity for Canada’s Cannabis Producers

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: While developments in U.S. marijuana markets have no trouble attracting headlines, many seasoned investors have discovered a more predictable method of capitalizing on the cannabis boom by turning their attention to the north. Data from Health Canada suggest that almost 130,000 Canadians had signed up with the country’s 38 licensed cannabis producers by the end of 2016, more than tripling in number from the previous year. One of these licensed producers is ABcann Global Corp. (OTCQB: ABCCF) (TSX.V: ABCN) (ABCCF Profile), which has remained focused on changing the face of medical cannabis since its launch in 2014.…

WednesdaySep 20, 2017 4:18 pm

Custom Built Blockchain Technology – It’s Not Just for Cryptocurrencies

Traditions can be good, for the most part, but when new ideas and technological advancements start to make those time-honored methods of doing things easier, faster and better, those customary actions, thoughts or beliefs are bound to change with the times. Take blockchain technology, for instance. It’s the electronic ledger used for securely recording person-to-person exchanges of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum. A blockchain provides a secure, open, decentralized database that uses cryptographic technology to keeps users in the loop and everyone else out. Supporters of the technology are convinced that the idea at the center of bitcoin – blockchain…

WednesdaySep 20, 2017 3:55 pm

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) O2O Commerce Marketplace Makes Mobile Payments Easier

Provider of mobile payment tools Using social media to drive ecommerce Marketplace that links offline and online A look at Nielsen’s latest Global Mobile Money Report (http://nnw.fm/fWG5j) shows that Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) is in the right place at the right time. The Nielsen report shows that close to half of Chinese consumers are likely to use a mobile device to pay their bills in bars, restaurants and retail stores, a far, far higher number than in the U.S. or Europe. This revealing statistic, coupled with Moxian’s position at the nexus of online retail establishments and their brick-and-mortar counterparts, gives…

WednesdaySep 20, 2017 3:22 pm

Emblem Corp. (TSX.V: EMC) (OTC: EMMBF) is “One to Watch”

Amid a continued boom in the growing cannabis sector, Canada is moving rapidly toward legalization as the U.S. continues to foot drag at the federal level, leading many sector analysts to conclude that it’s the Canadian companies who might benefit the most as an underlying shift toward medical and recreational use continues. Out of a tiny handful of just 58 Health Canada-licensed producers, vertically integrated Emblem Corp. (TSX.V: EMC) (OTC: EMMBF) stands out as a one of the fastest growing cultivators and pharma developers, having also obtained authorization to produce cannabis oils. While sales of dried marijuana intended for smoking…

WednesdaySep 20, 2017 10:39 am

Findit, Inc. (FDIT) Scores Apple Approval; Download Available in Apple App Store

Findit, Inc. (OTC: FDIT) recently announced that its interactive social media campaign management Findit App is now available for download on iOS devices in the Apple® App Store. “Having Apple approve our app for IOS users is one more step closer to providing anyone who wants to reach more people on the web the ability to do so,“ Findit, Inc. CEO and President Raymond Firth stated in a news release, noting that the app is also available in the Google Play Store for Android devices. “We are really pulling everyone together that has the desire to have their content seen…

WednesdaySep 20, 2017 10:06 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Rides on Quality Medical Cannabis, Private Placement and Strong Leadership

The Green Organic Dutchman (“TGOD”), a 100-percent owned subsidiary of The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., produces high-quality medical marijuana. Its organic medical cannabis is farm grown and pesticide-free. There are many factors in favor of the company. The demand in a legal national market, consumer preference for organic foods and products of all kinds and a recent $20 million private placement are all positive signs. Also, TGOD is among a select group of companies licensed to cultivate medical cannabis by Health Canada under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations. Those interested in investing should contact TGOD directly…

TuesdaySep 19, 2017 4:08 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. Announces $20M Private Placement as Company Moves toward Expansion

Company has, to date, raised $41.5 million and has more than 2,400 shareholders Has one of the largest licensed land parcels in Canada, situated on 100 acres Offers organically grown, pesticide-free medical marijuana under Canada’s ACMPR The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (“TGOD”), a Canadian company engaged in producing farm-grown, high-quality organic medical cannabis using craft growing, all natural, organic principles, announced on September 11 (http://nnw.fm/b4N9N) that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate led by PI Financial Corp. to complete a private placement offering of units. The syndicate will offer, on a commercially reasonable effort basis, 4,242,500…

Financial news and publishing for public and private companies

Contact us: 512.354.7000