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WednesdayMay 13, 2020 1:24 pm

Finovate FinTech Halftime Review Looks Back to Move Forward

Despite the devastation and loss of life the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, a lot has been happening in the fintech world. Innovation in the space continues with new applications that provide access to economic support programs, such as Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in the United States and Countingup, a scheme that provides government grants to the self-employed in the U.K. Consumer adoption of fintech apps has also risen rapidly – over 70% by some accounts – since the onset of the virus (http://nnw.fm/lcJT9). All of this shows that fintech is alive and well, as participants in the Finovate FinTech…

WednesdayMay 13, 2020 12:50 pm

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) Turns Attention to Growing E-Bike Popularity Amid Pandemic Response

Uber Technologies is a decade into upending transportation models with its ride-sharing solutions operating in 67 countries, but has suffered the common difficulties stemming from this year’s global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic The company announced recently that it will transfer its electric bike and scooter division to Lime, a similar e-bike company in which Uber has held a minority interest The Lime transfer arrangement makes Uber the leading partner in a new $170 million financing drive by Lime, and opens the door to the possibility of Uber buying Lime in the near future at a specified price The agreement…

WednesdayMay 13, 2020 12:17 pm

PowerBand Solutions Inc. (TSX.V: PBX) (OTCQB: PWWBF) (FRA: 1ZVA) Secures Investment to Further Cloud-Based Vehicle Transaction Platform

PowerBand has received a commitment of up to $10 million in investment from Texas-based D&P Holdings Inc., $3.3 million of which has been completed D&P is one of the largest administrators of warranty and insurance products in the U.S. automotive industry and works directly with hundreds of dealerships across the country PowerBand’s cloud-based platform benefits key stakeholders in the industry by removing unnecessary third parties and fees, allowing consumers to trade vehicles through their smart phones PowerBand Solutions Inc. (TSX.V: PBX) (OTCQB: PWWBF) (FRA: 1ZVA) is helping the automotive industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic by empowering dealers and consumers…

WednesdayMay 13, 2020 11:52 am

SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) Sees Strong Start to Second Quarter, Rebrands IR Platform as Sequire

SRAX reports strong FY2019 results, with continuing product revenues showing 19% year-over-year increase While the company saw clients defer their marketing spends in Q1 2020, this translated into strong start to Q2 SRAX announces rebrand of its investor intelligence platform, online IR forum enjoying sharp increase in subscribers amid highly volatile markets SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX), a digital marketing pioneer focused on providing consumer data management services, reported its results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019 as well as the first quarter ending March 31, 2020. During a largely tenuous time for the industry, SRAX reported strong FY2019…

TuesdayMay 12, 2020 11:42 am

Orbsat Corp. (OSAT) Leverages Decades of Experience, Increased Global Footprint to Meet Critical Demand for Worldwide Connectivity

Commercial, military satellite market expected to grow at CAGR of 76.6% during forecast period 2020-2028 Orbsat well positioned to answer call for cost-effective satellite systems providing voice solutions and high-speed Internet Company’s gross profit margins for year ended December 31, 2019 showed year-over-year increase from 18.1% to 20.8% Whether filing taxes, completing schoolwork, or ordering groceries, there’s not much that can’t be accomplished today by a point and a click. As much of the world continues to hunker down, sheltering at home to stem the tide of infection, reliable Internet access is more critical than ever before – yet billions…

TuesdayMay 12, 2020 10:30 am

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) CEO Enters into Debt-to-Equity Agreement, Touts Company’s Major Asset

POAI CEO exchanges $2.1 million promissory note for newly issued stock shares Strategic agreement enables company to strengthen balance sheet, simplify capital structure in plan to commercialize highly valuable database Because of its unique patient inventory, Helomics is only company with ability to profile tumors In a significant move indicating strong confidence in the company’s future, Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) CEO Dr. Carl Schwartz has entered into an agreement exchanging a $2.1 million promissory note for equity in the company, which has established itself as a leader in the cancer precision-medicine field. In addition, during a recent interview, Schwartz…

TuesdayMay 12, 2020 9:35 am

Marigold PR Organizes the First Free Virtual Global Womxn, Wellness and Cannabis Conference on May 27, 2020

Award-winning global cannabis PR firm, Marigold PR, has opened online registrations for the first-ever virtual global Womxn, Wellness & Cannabis Conference (WWC Conference) taking place on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The conference is free to attend and open to anyone who is working or interested in working in the cannabis industry. The WWC Conference brings together womxn in cannabis and top industry experts from around the world for a day of networking, collaboration and learning in a fun and engaging online environment where attendees will gain valuable industry insights and access to professional opportunities. Marigold PR transformed the WWC Conference…

TuesdayMay 12, 2020 8:30 am

National Storm Recovery Inc. (NSRI) Announces Acquisition of Leading Mulch Manufacturers

NSRI to acquire Mulch Manufacturing, 35-year-old industry leader, innovator Acquisition provides National Storm Recovery with larger presence in mulch industry Companies share same vision, commitment to provide environmentally friendly products to the public A provider of tree services, debris hauling, removal and biomass recycling, manufacturing, packaging and sales of next-generation mulch products, National Storm Recovery Inc. (OTC: NSRI) has solidified its commitment to create a sustainable green team with the recent acquisition of Mulch Manufacturing (http://nnw.fm/S0fTe). The acquisition comes after months of negotiation and provides NSRI with a much larger presence in the mulch industry. “With Mulch Manufacturing’s national and…

MondayMay 11, 2020 2:01 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show: What Price will Bitcoin Hit at the Halving?

The Wild West Crypto Show keeps getting better and better. In episode 107, ‘Cryptos Moving Up’, show hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates chatted once again with Bo Polny. With bitcoin halving just a few days away, Taylor figured the cryptocurrency may reach $9,000 – which it already has. The price had been heading toward that mark since diving below $5,000 in early March. Well known in the gold and silver industry as a successful market analyst, Polny gave his take on why “oil went to zero” along with a host of other issues. Polny is also president of Gold…

MondayMay 11, 2020 1:11 pm

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Entering ‘Near-Perfect’ Business World, Enjoying Significant Business Opportunity

April 2020 Global Small Cap Research report offers analysis of SGMD, BudCars Cannabis Delivery Service Report urges investors to watch BudCars recently announced expansion into LA, likely world’s most lucrative market COVID-19 has sent an already growing industry – cannabis delivery services – into overdrive A third-party April 2020 report conducted by Global Small Cap Research has concluded that investors should closely watch Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), “as it has before it a significant business opportunity.” The report also noted that Sugarmade’s public status can be leveraged to gain advantage in a turbulent industry that has been significantly impacted by…

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