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WednesdayAug 24, 2016 3:57 pm

Dynasil Corporation of America (DYSL) Subsidiary Receives $1.86 Million in Grants from U.S. Department of Energy

In a recent news release, Dynasil Corporation of America (NASDAQ: DYSL) announced that RMD, Inc., its contract research subsidiary, has been awarded two phase II grants totaling $1.86 million under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program is designed to help domestic small businesses explore their technological potential by encouraging them to engage in federal research and development that has the potential for commercialization, while the STTR program aims to bridge the gap between performance of basic science and commercialization of resulting innovations. Funding stemming from the…

WednesdayAug 24, 2016 2:30 pm

Medical Transcription Billing Corp. (MTBC) (MTBCP) Full-Spectrum Web EHR & Services Platform Poised to Pop as Healthcare IT Market Booms

A recent report (http://nnw.fm/K8iRV) on the global Healthcare IT (HIT) market from Technavio projects an attractive seven percent CAGR for the space over the next four years, when the U.S. sector alone will generate upwards of $75 billion annually. The analysts at MarketsandMarkets affirmed this outlook in their report on the sector late last year (http://nnw.fm/UO9j8), projecting that the global healthcare IT market will see a CAGR nearly twice the Technavio figure when all sources are accounted for, coming to represent a total market valued at somewhere in the neighborhood of $228 billion by 2020. The biggest names in the…

WednesdayAug 24, 2016 1:28 pm

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Subject of Updated Research Report by Fundamental Research Corp.

Yesterday, Fundamental Research Corp., an independent research firm specializing in the small-cap and microcap sectors, announced the release of an updated analysis on eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI). The new analysis, which includes upward revisions from Fundamental Research Corp.’s original report released in April of this year, highlights EXPI’s strong fiscal performance in the second quarter of 2016, healthy balance sheet and recent independent additions to its board of directors as reasons prospective investors may want to take a second look at the company. “We are raising our revenue forecast for 2016 from $40.50 million to $48.94 million, and…

WednesdayAug 24, 2016 9:37 am

Monaker Group, Inc. (MKGI) Set to Expand Industry Partnerships with Launch of Monaker Booking Engine

Before the opening bell, Monaker Group, Inc. (OTCQB: MKGI) announced completion of the design, architecture and buildout of its Application Program Interface (“API”) and the corresponding launch of its Monaker Booking Engine (“MBE”). This announcement marks a key milestone in the company’s efforts to develop a sustainable foothold in the rapidly growing alternative lodging space, as the completed API and MBE will allow Monaker to work toward partnering with large, established online travel agencies, tour operators, airlines and cruise originators to offer its sizable inventory in a real-time booking format. This real-time booking format is key to the company’s future…

TuesdayAug 23, 2016 1:31 pm

Viacom, Inc. (VIA) Parts Ways with President and CEO following Agreement with National Amusements, Inc.

In a recent news release, Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA; VIAB) announced an agreement with National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”), a privately-owned American theater company and member of the Redstone media empire, settling all disputes between the two parties. Per the terms of the settlement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, all outstanding lawsuits between them will be terminated. Additionally, Viacom has agreed to expand its board of directors to include five additional directors elected in June by NAI, including Kenneth Lerer, Thomas May, Judith McHale, Ron Nelson and Nicole Seligman. Moving forward, Seligman will head the…

TuesdayAug 23, 2016 12:37 pm

Greek Blank Check Company Stellar Acquisition III (STLRU) Announces $65 Million IPO

On Friday, August 19, Stellar Acquisition III, Inc. (NASDAQ: STLRU), a Greece-based blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, announced an initial public offering of $65 million, accounting for 6.5 million units at $10 each. One unit consists of one company share and one warrant allowing the holder to purchase common stock at $11.50 per share. The company had initially planned to offer eight million shares at $10 each, but reconsidered earlier last week. The new IPO is expected to raise up to 19% less than anticipated previously, according to a Renaissance Capital report…

MondayAug 22, 2016 1:27 pm

CIFC LLC (CIFC) to be Acquired by F.A.B. Partners for $333 Million

On Friday August 19, 2016, CIFC Asset Management (NASDAQ: CIFC), a large U.S. private debt investment manager, and F.A.B. Partners, an alternative investment platform, announced that F.A.B. will acquire CIFC for approximately $333 million in cash. The transaction, which is subject to approval by the shareholders of CIFC and regulators, is expected to be completed by year’s end. The merger comes just months before the new risk retention rules for collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) under Dodd-Frank take effect on December 24, 2016. The new rules require CLO managers to purchase and retain five percent of the fair value of any…

MondayAug 22, 2016 9:17 am

Endologix (ELGX) Announces First Patients Treated with Ovation Alto™ Abdominal Stent Graft System

Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELGX) is one of the best known developers and marketers of unique treatments for aortic disorders. The company recently announced that the first two patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) were treated with the Ovation Alto™ Abdominal Stent Graft System in Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Hill, MD, and Andrew Holden, MD, of Auckland City Hospital treated the two patients. Ovation Alto is part of the abdominal graft systems. The device was introduced to the market very recently and has been added to the Ovation® platform. Patients with complicated AAAs have been added to the Ovation Alto, expanding…

FridayAug 19, 2016 2:02 pm

Advaxis (ADXS) Enters $30M Definitive Securities Purchase Agreement with Healthcare Specialist Investors

Advaxis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADXS), a Princeton-based biotechnology company focused on the development of cancer immunotherapies, recently announced that it has entered into direct placement financing with healthcare specialist investors worth around $30 million. Advaxis will be selling 2.2 million shares of its common stock at $13.50 per share. Advaxis is offering these shares pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-203497) that, on April 27, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deemed effective. Jefferies LLC and Barclays Capital, Inc. are the companies acting as the lead intermediaries, with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Guggenheim Securities,…

FridayAug 19, 2016 1:39 pm

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) Launches Real Estate Operations in Alaska

Earlier today, eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI) announced the commencement of real estate brokerage operations in Alaska. Following this announcement, the company’s real estate brokerage division, eXp Realty, is now operational in 41 states across the country, as well as Alberta, Canada, and the District of Columbia. To date, the Agent-Owned Cloud Brokerage™ has attracted more than 1,500 of North America’s leading agents and brokers by leveraging an aggressive revenue sharing program and a host of collaborative tools made available through a unique, fully-immersive cloud training environment. The company’s brokerage operations in Alaska will be overseen by Brandon Tatum…

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