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ThursdayOct 31, 2019 11:49 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Stock Jumps After FDA Announcement on Smokeless Tobacco Products

LXRP stock jumped by 24 percent following the FDA’s announcement FDA recently granted the first-ever, modified-risk orders to eight smokeless tobacco products DehydraTECH technology enhances oral delivery of nicotine The recent climb in the stock price of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) looks to be the harbinger of a bright future for the innovative global developer of drug-delivery platforms. After the FDA announced it had authorized the marketing of products through the modified-risk, tobacco-product (MRTP) pathway, LXRP stock jumped 24 percent, up to $0.72 from $0.58 on the OTC Markets. The rapid rise in Lexaria stock price is…

ThursdayOct 31, 2019 11:17 am

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTC: PQEFF) Achieves Continuous Production Level Standards, Touts Crude Oil’s Quality

Oil and gas industry technology developer Petroteq Energy has achieved continuous production standards in oil extraction, processing and sales levels at its Asphalt Ridge site following a temporary shutdown for equipment modifications The company’s flagship Clean Oil Recovery Technology (CORT) is an environmentally friendly process for extracting cleaner fuels at the Utah site Crude extracted from the Asphalt Ridge site has demonstrated a relatively low sulfur content and a very low base sediment and water (BS&W) content, making it attractive by refinery standards Petroteq is aiming to boost production at the Utah site to 4,000 bpd by late 2020, and…

ThursdayOct 31, 2019 10:58 am

Blockchain Pioneers Converge as World Crypto Con Kicks off in Las Vegas

Crypto industry leaders from across the globe converged at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Wednesday for Day 1 of World Crypto Conference (“WCC”), which is part of the annual lineup of Vegas Blockchain Week events sponsored by EVOLV Events. This premier gathering of thought leaders, innovators, executives, enthusiasts, service providers, government policy advisors, developers and others in the space stands out as one of the foremost global stages for sharing breaking blockchain news and the latest cutting-edge technologies. From training and discussions to product demos and keynote addresses given by experts, the agenda for WCC Day 1 was jampacked. Attendees…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 3:51 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Shines Spotlight on Blockchain Solutions for Business

It was another week at the speed of crypto, as episode 81 of The Wild West Crypto Show got underway. Broadcast from Kerrville, Texas, the weekly review of all things crypto is designed to entertain and educate, as well as keep viewers abreast of the latest developments in the space. The first guest on the show was Horizen Labs CEO Robert Viglione, who tuned in from Italy. Viglione wants to flip the old Silicon Valley business model – giving consumers a free product then taking all their data – upside down. He’s building a system that allows consumers to get…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 3:33 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc.’s (TSX.V: PQE) (OTC: PQEFF) Closes Equity Financing, Invests Proceeds in Its Innovative Extraction Technology

First announced in September 2019, the equity financing generated proceeds of $500,000 The financing is part of an ongoing effort to secure the capital required to enhance the company’s Asphalt Ridge oil extraction processes Extraction operations were recently resumed at Asphalt Ridge after facility upgrades Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTC: PQEFF) announced on October 18, 2019, the final closing of equity financing initiated one month prior. According to a news release, the company generated gross proceeds of $500,000 through the issuance of 2,777,777 units sold at $0.18 each (http://nnw.fm/8XlSF). Funds generated through the equity financing will be put towards…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 3:17 pm

No End to Broadening Neutra Corp. (NTRR) Horizons in Sight: Company Targets New Hemp-Based CBD Products and Markets

New LOI would allow the company to join development of a wide range of hemp-based medicinal products Neutra would also gain access to a cultivation license and a research license to examine the role of cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuro-protectants CBD sales in the U.S. expected to exceed $20 billion by 2024; hemp-based CBD product sales reached $390 in 2018 and are expected to more than triple over the next couple of years Early-stage research and development company Neutra Corp. (OTC: NTRR) executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) that could lead to the joint development of a vast selection of…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 12:25 pm

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) to Expand Operations with $10 Million in New Funding

HTC recently closed a bought deal private placement worth $10 million in funding Demand for hemp biomass continues to grow with the U.S. hemp-derived CBD market expected to reach $22 billion by 2022 HTC’s proprietary biomass processing methodology maximizes extraction and purification of hemp biomass After successfully raising $10 million in a private placement financing of 25 million units of the company, HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) is poised to expand its role in the cannabidiol (CBD) extraction market. HTC plans to use the funds for purchase of extraction, purification and refining equipment, and for general working capital purposes, the company…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 11:51 am

Predictive Oncology Inc.’s (NASDAQ: POAI) Valuable Database Offers Hope to Cancer Patients of Today and Tomorrow

Predictive Oncology Inc. harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and its rich database of tumor data to help clinicians match cancer patients with most effective drug treatments Like Amazon’s customer dataset, POAI’s deep database of historical tumor information positions it for industry success Precision medicine is a data problem – demonstrates the huge value of data and those companies that generate it When shopping on Amazon, it seems like the multinational technology company knows its customers intimately. Every product filtered into a search query response seems carefully curated to match each customer. This ability to leverage big data has pushed…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 11:18 am

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Among Industry Players Awaiting Final USDA Hemp Rules

VPRB among key players anticipating United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) final draft rules on industrial hemp USDA’s Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky noted the regulations’ release to be expected within weeks, ahead of 2020 planting season Interim rules drafted include input from myriad voices; intend to relieve burden on producers, stakeholders VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB), a multi-vertical tiered technology holding company in the cannabis space including vaping, joins other hemp industry players in their anticipation of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of an interim final rule for its Hemp Program. This announcement is timed in advance…

TuesdayOct 29, 2019 4:30 pm

Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXR) Starts Presentation at Dawson James Small Cap Growth Conference

Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXR) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on anti-infectives, cancer care and unique prescription products that use innovative, patented or proprietary formulations of previously approved pharmaceutical ingredients. By using previously approved drugs with substantial safety and efficacy data, the company seeks to reduce risks associated with pharmaceutical product development and regulatory requirements. The company develops products that have intellectual property protection and competitive advantages to existing therapeutic approaches. Citius intends to achieve leading market positions by providing therapeutic products that address unmet medical needs. For more information, visit the company's website at www.citiuspharma.com. About NetworkNewsWire NetworkNewsWire (NNW)…

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