FridaySep 07, 2018 10:05 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Mainstream Businesses Evaluate Opportunity in the Cannabis Sector

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO), the parent company of Phillip Morris and owner of many prevalent cigarette brands, was recently highlighted in an article on MarijuanaMoment.net titled, “Tobacco Giant Altria Is ‘Exploring Options’ On Marijuana” authored by Chris Roberts. Per the article, Altria is assessing opportunities concerning the cannabis industry. Major names in the alcohol industry and other mainstream consumer companies are showing an increasing interest in the cannabis sector as well. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), for instance, acquired a large stake in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) recently. The Flowr Corp., a vertically-integrated Canadian licensed producer…

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FridaySep 07, 2018 10:00 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Why Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) is “One to Watch”

Targeting the high-end medical and adult-use recreational market, Green Hygienics Holdings (OTC: GRYN) is a full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company. A recent article further discussing the company reads: “The company has integrated and is developing its own IP assets related to proprietary systems and apparatus, software, algorithms and custom-engineered hardware. This provides ultimate efficiencies in a commercially controlled cultivation environment. Utilizing the advantages of hybrid-aeroponics, Green Hygienics creates a sterile growing environment that produces consistent, high-quality product while maintaining the lowest possible carbon footprint. The company utilizes state-of-the-art, quality-controlled commercial cultivation methodology to assure production of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis at much…

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FridaySep 07, 2018 9:18 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Announces Strategic Additions to Patent Portfolio

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a drug delivery platform innovator, this morning announced strategic additions to its patent portfolio. Per the update, three new Australian patents were recently granted to Lexaria by the Australian Patent Office, bringing the company’s total number of issued patents to eight, including four in the U.S. and four in Australia. All eight patents are within Lexaria's first patent family, "Food and Beverage Compositions Infused With Lipophilic Active Agents and Methods of Use Thereof." Additionally, the company received two new Notices of Allowance from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for pending patent applications,…

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FridaySep 07, 2018 9:16 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) President Discusses Increased Investment in Stakehaul App in Interview on MoneyTV

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) was a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program discussing “money and what makes it happen.” In this week’s episode, SinglePoint president Wil Ralston discussed the company’s move to increase its investment in the Stakehaul peer-to-peer sports betting app. “We're really excited, especially because we've been able to implement a payments option which really gives Stakehaul a path towards monetization and being able to take a percentage of every transaction,” SinglePoint president Wil Ralston stated in the interview. To view the full interview, visit http://ibn.fm/zsnKR…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 11:25 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Pacific Software, Inc. (PFSF) to Support International Trade with Blockchain eCommerce Platform

Emerging development technology corporation Pacific Software (OTC: PFSF) recently signed a definitive agreement with Cobalt 47 Technologies LTD, a spin-off of KBQuest Group, to begin construction of its proprietary e-commerce trade platform. A recent article discussing the company reads: “Initially, PFSF’s Agri-Blockchain platform may target Brazil’s substantial beef exports to China. Every year, the South American giant exports about $5 billion of beef, most of which goes to Hong Kong. The advantages of implementing a blockchain system for Brazilian meat exports are many. The blockchain will ensure transparency and trust with regard to origin, product quality, product safety and other…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 11:24 am

First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Acquires 100 Percent Ownership of Promising Idaho Project amid Domestic Cobalt Sourcing Concerns

First Cobalt clears obligations through full acquisition to streamline plans for Idaho cobalt resource Company fully funded for all current exploratory projects stretching into next year as it awaits current resource estimate Cobalt demand has soared with worldwide increase in usage of electric vehicles that have cobalt-needy batteries Market tightening expected to continue for cobalt, leading to forecasts of 12,000-metric ton supply gap by 2021 Vertically integrated pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) is putting the spurs to its strategy of exploring, developing and refining material in North America for sale back into the…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 11:14 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Innovative Platform Delivers IP Tracking to the Cannabis Industry

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) is providing the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks intellectual property (“IP”) for the cannabis industry. A recent article discussing the company’s innovative platform reads: “The chance to be part of this lucrative market presents an irresistible opportunity, and BLOCKStrain offers the ability to register and track cannabis intellectual property (IP) from “genome to sale,” providing unprecedented benefits to everyone involved, from the cultivation and processing to the sale and use of the plant. … Using BLOCKStrain, growers can identify and protect the different strains of cannabis they develop, establishing irrevocable rights to their…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 11:01 am

Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: SNOVF) Rolls Out New Line of Beverages, Expands into Canada

Company launches new line of brain-boosting drinks Improved formulation includes lion’s mane mushroom, credited for positive effects on cognitive decline Clinical trial of Koios drinks underway, results expected soon Global functional beverage market to reach $105.5 billion by 2021 Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: SNOVF), a developer of products designed to boost brain function and productivity, has launched the first two flavors in a new line of beverages that has been flying off the shelves. Pear guava has proven so popular that the company is in its second run of production. The other flavor is peach mango. Both beverages…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 10:36 am

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Enthusiastic about Lithium’s Continued Prospects

QMC sees lithium’s pricing outlook remaining favorable QMC upgrading assets at Canadian properties to modern NI 43-101 standards, expanding target size Lithium contract prices up 20 percent over last year amid forecasts of $1.7 billion in overall value by next year The anticipated increase in demand for lithium is positioning the lightweight metal as a prime target for new mining ventures. QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ), in particular, is expressing confidence in the unfolding of its southern Canada exploration project. “At the bearish analysts’ lowest projections, lithium prices will still remain so high that a…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 10:11 am

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Deploys Winning R&D Strategy

Smaller companies achieve higher R&D productivity Collaboration with academia key to R&D success Diverse projects increase chance of success Big Pharma is losing the game in drug development. A decade ago, McKinsey & Company sounded the alarm, warning that the biopharma industry was afflicted by “diminishing R&D productivity.” Despite a doubling of investment in research and development, approvals of “new molecular entities” had fallen precipitously (http://ibn.fm/jUNpt). Nothing appears to have changed since then. A recent report by Deloitte laments the continued decline of returns on R&D investment. While R&D costs have generally remained the same, product revenues are falling, in part…

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