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WednesdayMay 08, 2019 11:24 am

Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Aims to Reprogram the Course of Cancer with Gene Therapy Approach

Preclinical and clinical data indicate that Oncoprex immunogene therapy may be effective alone or in combination with targeted small molecule therapies; pre-clinical data also indicate potential effectiveness in combination with immunotherapies Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide Genprex holds an exclusive license to more than 30 issued patents and several pending applications covering its platform technologies, including patents covering the therapeutic use of the TUSC2 tumor suppressor gene The value of the global immunotherapy drugs market is expected to surpass $385 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of more than 14…

WednesdayMay 08, 2019 11:01 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Shipping Micropropagation Supplies for the Plant Clones Needed to Meet Demand from Kentucky Hemp Farmers

SGMD CEO says that the company is planning to “significantly expand” its operations to provide supplies for growers of hemp Jimmy Chan, CEO, estimates that hemp farmers in Kentucky will ultimately require “hundreds of millions” of hemp plant clones SGMD, focused on supplying hydroponic and cultivation products, has started to make deliveries of micropropagation supplies to farmers Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), focused on hydroponic and hemp growing supplies, plans to significantly expand its supplies of hemp-cultivation products, specifically to farmers in Kentucky who are hard-pressed to meet booming demand. Jimmy Chan, CEO of SGMD, noted in a news release his…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 1:59 pm

Uber’s IPO: The Most Watched Public Offering in Years

Uber’s upcoming May 10, 2019, IPO could be the biggest and hottest offering in years The company is looking to raise nearly $9 billion through its IPO, which could contribute to a market valuation of $84 billion or more The Uber pitch draws a parallel between the company and Amazon, emphasizing the massive expansion potential of the ridesharing platform Uber Technologies Inc.’s (anticipated ticker symbol NYSE: UBER) upcoming IPO is anticipated to be the largest of 2019, and, according to a Bloomberg report, it could also be the hottest public offering in years (http://nnw.fm/oW2Kb). According to the report, Uber is…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 1:43 pm

B. Riley FBR Flagship Conference Offers Unique Opportunities to Meet and Greet with High Level Decision Makers

If you’re out to strengthen your market position or financially partner with leading companies, then consider attending the 20th Annual Institutional Investor Conference. Hosted by investment bank B. Riley FBR Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of B. Riley Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY), the invitation-only conference brings together public and private companies with institutional investors, high-net worth individuals and corporate clients, all under one roof. The conference will be held on May 22-23, 2019, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. For more than two decades, B. Riley FBR has been connecting companies with investors. The firm is nationally recognized for…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 1:23 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Shareholder Update Highlights Recent Successes, Predicts Bright 2019

The company’s first 10-K filing with the SEC was recently completed, reporting a 344 percent year-over-year revenue increase SING recorded a triple-digit increase in sales and a nearly 10-fold increase in profits in 2018 Increased interest in funding SING is coming from institutional investors and large family corporations Technology and investment company SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is at a significant reflection point in the company’s history as its portfolio investments generate increasing revenues, SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht told shareholders in a sweeping review of the company’s recent successes and plans for the future (http://nnw.fm/8Fidz). “Since we got our 10-K done,…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 1:01 pm

Spectrum Global Solutions Inc. (SGSI) Receives More than $3.7 Million in New Contracts

Spectrum Global Solutions provides leading-edge fiber networks and infrastructure services to a diverse client base The company is positioned to leverage the rollout of 5G infrastructure Spectrum recently received contracts for carrier network upgrades Via its subsidiaries, Spectrum Global Solutions Inc. (OTCQB: SGSI) is a foremost single-source provider of end-to-end, next-generation wireless and wireline network infrastructure and professional service solutions. The company owns and operates a number of subsidiaries that allow it to provide wide-ranging services encompassing all facets of fiber, wireline and wireless networks and associated critical infrastructure. With headquarters in Longwood, Florida, Spectrum has completed over 150,000 project…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 12:40 pm

Black Iron Inc.’s (TSX: BKI) (OTC: BKIRF) (GR: BIN) Ultra-Premium Iron Ore Deposit Projected to Command Top Price

Project offers short transport distance to steel growth markets of Turkey, Egypt and the Middle East, with rail, port and power-access secured Premium 68 percent iron content pellet feed generates fewer emissions per ton of steel and at a lower cost due to increased steel blast furnace productivity Global crude steel output was up nearly 5 percent in March over the prior year, rising to 155 million tons Canadian iron ore exploration and development company Black Iron Inc. (TSX: BKI) (OTC: BKIRF) (GR: BIN) is advancing its Shymanivske iron ore deposit located in the historically rich Krivyi Rih region of Ukraine…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 12:03 pm

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Bullish on City Cannabis Acquisition, Expansion with Third Location

Wildflower Brands’ dominance is growing with its proposed acquisition of City Cannabis Co., Vancouver’s first legal cannabis boutique A building permit has been issued for a third City Cannabis store, to be located in one of Vancouver’s busiest pedestrian and retail districts British Columbia’s legal cannabis market is projected to reach $722 million by 2024 Wildflower Brands serves cannabis consumers in the U.S. and Canada, with distribution in over 300 stores Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) continues to reach numerous significant milestones in its drive to create brands that work in synergy with the company’s slogan of ‘Plants Heal’.…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 11:08 am

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Preparing NI 43-101 Report on Irgon Dike

QMC is in the process of completing an NI 43-101-compliant mineral resource estimate The company is anticipating a significant expansion of the historical mineral estimate The company has discovered and initiated exploration of additional dikes within the project area The current evolution in computer and vehicle technology, fueled by the lightweight lithium-ion battery, is igniting interest in new lithium production. This has led mineral explorer QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) to push forward, as it continues developing a NI 43-101-compliant resource estimate as the next step toward potential commercial production of lithium at its Irgon…

TuesdayMay 07, 2019 9:00 am

New Gene Therapies Hold Out Promise for Patients

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gene therapies are gaining growing attention within the medical sector. Gene therapies help restore or replace the body’s damaged or missing genes. Groundbreaking treatments can stop the spread of cancer cells, cause cancer cells to die. Gene therapies are also being developed for ailments such as migraines, skin conditions and hemophilia. Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) (GNPX Profile) is developing gene therapies for the treatment of cancer, including its initial drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy. Spark Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCE) is tackling hereditary diseases through treatments that augment, suppress or replace mutated genes. Dyadic International Inc. (OTCQX: DYAI)…

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