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ThursdaySep 03, 2020 2:05 pm

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) Battles for Survival and for New Success in Pandemic-hampered Global Marketplace

Uber Technologies has established itself as a tech giant innovator over the course of a decade since it launched ride-sharing services in California’s Bay Area, now with transportation operations in 67 countries The company has threatened to leave California, however, if it is unsuccessful in drawing enough voters to support a ballot measure in November that would nullify state law requiring gig economy giants to reclassify their contract workers as employees Uber also faces similar legal challenges in other states and overseas, but continues to demonstrate its resourcefulness through M&A activity that has added new channels for revenue The acquisition…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:25 pm

The JBoy Show Talks Recruiting with Insider Jimmy D. Smith

Maason Smith has not yet signed with LSU, though the school appears to be top of his list Recruiters are relying on relationships built prior to COVID-19 Schools with key players returning may have the advantage this season In a recent episode of The JBoy Show, a top source for sports news from Auburn and the Southeastern Conference (“SEC”), host Jake Crain, known as JBoy, discussed recruiting at Louisiana State University (“LSU”) and throughout the rest of the SEC with recruiting insider Jimmy D. Smith. Click here for the full interview. Head of Tigerdetails.com and founder of the Louisiana Bootleggers…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:20 pm

Village Farms International Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Village Farms International Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) is one of the largest and longest-operating vertically integrated greenhouse growers in North America. Village Farms produces and distributes fresh, premium-quality produce year-round to national grocers in the U.S. and Canada from more than nine million square feet of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) greenhouses in Canada and the U.S., as well as from its partner greenhouses in Canada and Mexico. The company is leveraging its 30 years of experience as a large-scale, low-cost vertically integrated grower for rapidly emerging global cannabis and CBD opportunities. Internationally, Village Farms is strategically targeting nascent legal…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:20 pm

Fortress Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIO) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Fortress Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIO) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company that was recently ranked number 10 in Deloitte's 2019 Technology Fast 500(TM). Fortress is focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing high-potential marketed and development-stage drugs and drug candidates. The company has five marketed prescription pharmaceutical products and over 25 programs in development at Fortress, at its majority-owned and majority-controlled partners, and at partners it founded and in which it holds significant minority ownership positions. Such product candidates span six large-market areas, including oncology, rare diseases and gene therapy. Fortress has established partnerships with some of the world's leading academic research…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:00 pm

Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MFIN) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MFIN) is a specialty finance company that originates, acquires and services loans in various industries, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Medallion Bank, also originates and services consumer loans. Medallion Financial Corp. has lent more than $9 billion since its initial public offering in 1996. Its segments include recreation lending, home improvement lending, commercial lending and medallion lending. It offers consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles and trailers, as well as to finance small-scale home improvements; its commercial loans are intended for the purchase of equipment and related assets necessary for new business…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:00 pm

Jerash Holdings (US) Inc. (NASDAQ: JRSH) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Jerash Holdings (US) Inc. (NASDAQ: JRSH) is a manufacturer utilized by many well-known brands and retailers, such as Walmart, Costco, Hanes, New Balance, G-III, VF Corporation (which owns brands such as The North Face, Timberland, JanSport, etc.) and PVH Corp. (which owns brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, IZOD, etc.). Its production facilities comprise four factory units, one workshop and three warehouses, and it currently employs approximately 4,100 people. The total annual capacity at its facilities was approximately eight million pieces as of March 31, 2020. For more information, visit the company's website at www.jerashholdings.com About The LD 500…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:00 pm

GreenBox POS (OTCQB: GRBX) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

GreenBox POS (OTCQB: GRBX) is an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions. The company's applications enable an end-to-end suite of turnkey financial products, reducing fraud and improving the efficiency of handling large-scale commercial processing volumes for its merchant clients globally. GreenBox leverages clients' business potential through advanced blockchain-powered technology. For more information, visit the company's website at www.greenboxpos.com About The LD 500 The LD 500 is the most ambitious project in LD Micro's 14-year history of leading the micro-cap space as an independent resource. Investors will enjoy updates from hundreds of companies that…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 1:00 pm

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSX: EGLX) (OTCQB: ENGMF) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSX: EGLX) (OTCQB: ENGMF) is building the world's largest platform of communities for gamers and esports fans. Already the largest gaming platform in North America and the United Kingdom, the company's business is comprised of three main pillars: media, entertainment and esports. Enthusiast Gaming's digital media platform includes approximately 100 gaming-related websites and 900 YouTube channels, which collectively reach 160 million visitors monthly. The media platform generates over 30 billion ad requests and approximately a billion views per month. Enthusiast's esports division, Luminosity Gaming, is a leading global esports franchise that consists of seven professional esports…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 12:20 pm

Hoth Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Hoth Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new-generation therapies for dermatological disorders. Hoth's pipeline has the potential to improve quality of life for patients suffering from indications including atopic dermatitis, chronic wounds, psoriasis, asthma and acne. Hoth has also recently entered into two different agreements to further the development of two different vaccine prospects to prevent or treat COVID-19. For more information, visit the company's website at www.hoththerapeutics.com About The LD 500 The LD 500 is the most ambitious project in LD Micro's 14-year history of leading the micro-cap space as an independent resource.…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 12:00 pm

Digital Ally Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY) Starts Presentation at The LD 500

Digital Ally Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY) specializes in the design and manufacture of the highest quality video recording equipment and video analytic software. Digital Ally pushes the boundaries of technology in industries such as law enforcement, emergency management, fleet safety and security. Digital Ally's complete product solutions include vehicle and body cameras, flexible software storage, automatic recording technology and various critical safety products. These products work seamlessly together and are simple to install and operate. In addition, Digital Ally recently launched two new product lines, including a non-contact thermometer/controlled-entry device under the company's ThermoVu brand and an EPA category IV disinfectant/sanitizer…