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TuesdaySep 12, 2017 9:00 am

Alzheimer’s Disease: Cannabis Formulation Shows Promise

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Known as America’s most expensive disease, with an estimated cost to the U.S. economy of $236 billion in 2016, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects more than 5.3 million Americans. Over the next 20 years, the number of those afflicted with the disease is expected to double. The forecast is staggering, considering that no effective cure has been found, but the quest for one continues, with India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) (IGC Profile), Anavex Life Sciences (NASDAQ: AVXL), Axovant Sciences (NYSE: AXON), AC Immune Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACIU) and Biogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) all exploring a variety of approaches…

TuesdaySep 12, 2017 9:00 am

Cannabis Biotechs Taking Leading Stance in Global Marijuana Market

With leading recent estimates clocking the 2016 North American legal cannabis market between $6.7 and $7.2 billion, the only thing more impressive about the industry is the growth projections. Research estimates a whopping compound annual sales growth rate of 25 percent through 2021. This stupendous growth, driven by more and more states adopting medical and even recreational legislation, has combined with the fact that the FDA has not yet approved any drug product containing or derived from botanical marijuana to create a perfect storm for cannabis biotechs like Vancouver-based InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) (IMLFF Profile) and GW…

MondaySep 11, 2017 3:04 pm

AppSwarm, Inc. (SWRM) Focuses on Key Revenue Streams to Leverage its Growth Strategy

AppSwarm, Inc. reported $589,000 in revenue for 2016 and has continued to focus on growth in 2017 The company has focused on four key revenue streams to boost the success of social game development, mobile apps, and e-commerce websites A proprietary screening process enables it to select app ideas with the most potential, based on their benefits for developers, entrepreneurs, and consumers Earning $589,000 in revenue for 2016 hasn’t given AppSwarm, Inc. (OTC: SWRM) a reason to slow down. From in-house development to assets gained through mergers and acquisitions, the company has focused on a vigorous growth strategy centered on…

MondaySep 11, 2017 9:33 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Acquires Dr. FeelGood; Plans in View for Multistate Brand Expansion

SinglePoint has completed its third acquisition of 2017 Company’s revenue has grown 378-fold since first quarter 2017 Delivery application in development will directly compete with Leafly and WeedMaps Company well-positioned to continue acquisition strategy and further increase revenue Marking its third acquisition of 2017, SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) announced on September 6 that it has acquired profitable cannabis distribution company Dr. FeelGood. According to the agreement terms, SinglePoint will acquire 51 percent of the company in a combination of cash and stock, allowing SinglePoint to recognize all revenue. This acquisition adds yet another revenue stream for SinglePoint, further affirming the…

FridaySep 08, 2017 3:21 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Aiming to Grow Direct-to-Consumer e-Commerce Business

Company engages Launch Haus LLC, a digital agency, to grow its direct-to-consumer e-commerce business through a new marketing campaign Consilium Global Research (http://nnw.fm/e5EiK) projects a CAGR of nearly 100% for CIIX through FY2020, with revenues reaching $14.8 million CIIX has goal of becoming the largest Chinese publicly traded company in the legalized cannabidiol (CBD) market, with a target audience of the global Chinese-speaking community ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CIIX) goal of growing its global sales of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products will be aided by its engagement of Launch Haus LLC, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based holding company specializing in digital direct-to-consumer marketing and…

ThursdaySep 07, 2017 4:08 pm

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Shifts to Joint Venture Strategy in Effort to Penetrate Key Markets in China

Crystal Equity Research, encouraged by new joint venture strategy, forecasts rising revenue for Moxian (http://nnw.fm/8GWgi) Key to market growth is UnionPay’s payment module in Moxian+ app MOXC now targets larger $2-4 million businesses for Moxian+ Merchant app sales Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) has changed its business strategy to grow more quickly within China, targeting the nation's top four markets while also beginning to utilize a joint venture strategy in order to penetrate these markets more efficiently with the aid of entrenched businesses. MOXC’s marketing and sales team members are now acting as sales managers, working with independent agents to secure…

ThursdaySep 07, 2017 2:14 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Continues Showcasing Proprietary Research at Cannabis Investment Conferences

Proprietary Lexaria technology improves delivery of bioactive compounds in a variety of products, including cannabis-based gourmet foods Market predictions for the legal marijuana industry forecast $50 billion in sales by 2026 19 patent applications filed and pending in more than 40 countries Following a successful showing at the inaugural Institutional Capital & Cannabis Conference (IC3) in California earlier this month, Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) CEO Chris Bunka expects the company to be noticed by investors. Bunka’s presentation of the company’s latest technology slated to benefit the cannabis industry includes the world’s first clinical study on human volunteers of…

ThursdaySep 07, 2017 9:00 am

Public Companies Taking Part in the Cryptocurrency Evolution

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Experts say cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum are here to stay1 and could even someday eclipse hard cash2. Encryption techniques regulate these digital currencies, which operate independent of governments and central banks and are organized through an online network known as a blockchain. Bitcoin has really exploded in recent months, hitting record highs in August 2017 that surpassed $4,000 per coin.3 On September 1, bitcoin once again reached an all-time high, hitting $5,000 per coin on a major index.4 There is certainly money to be made in the booming bitcoin market, and savvy companies like ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.…

WednesdaySep 06, 2017 3:05 pm

LottoGopher Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LTTGF) (CSE: LOTO) (FRA: 2LG) is “One to Watch”

Featured on Forbes, NBC, CNN, CBS News, Time, ABC, Fox News and Los Angeles Times Plans to enter the nation’s $70 billion market by moving into 23 of 42 lottery states 100 percent compliant with federal, California state and gaming laws One of the original sharks on “Shark Tank” serves on board of directors LottoGopher Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LTTGF) (CSE: LOTO) (FRA: 2LG) is a new lottery messenger service that provides its subscribers with the security of ordering and managing the legal purchase of state lottery tickets online using debit and credit cards. LottoGopher makes it simple for users to…

WednesdaySep 06, 2017 1:40 pm

Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Focuses on Cannabis Oil Vision for Medicinal Applications

The Canadian cannabis oil extraction market is projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2020 Algae Dynamics is focused on extracting cannabis and hemp oil, which has a range of medicinal health benefits Cannabis oil extracts act on the human endocannabinoid system, which includes receptors in the brain, organs, and tissues The oils extracted from cannabis plants, especially those with high levels of cannabidiol (CBD), have been used for medicinal purposes for millennia. Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTCQB: ADYNF) has been focused on cannabis oil extraction, part of its vision to become a world leader in this field. A $1 million market…

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