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ThursdayJun 02, 2016 3:42 pm

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Advancing Clinical Development Program for Parkinson’s Disease

International Stem Cell Corp. (OTCQB: ISCO) is a biotechnology company that works with parthenogenesis to treat diseases of the eyes, the nervous system, the liver, and more. Currently, ISCO is preparing for a phase I clinical trial of its proprietary human parthenogenetic stem cells-derived neural stem cells (ISC-hpNSC®) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), a disease of the nervous system that affects mainly middle-aged and elderly people. The disease is marked by tremors, muscular rigidity, and slow movements. The company’s lead product, ISC-hpNSC, works in a different way than other conventional treatments. The stem cells enable protection of the…

ThursdayJun 02, 2016 2:45 pm

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) CEO Scheduled to Speak at Mendix World in the Netherlands

Earlier today, eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI) announced that Glenn Sanford, the company’s founder and chief executive officer, has been invited to present at Mendix World, a two-day conference focused on strategic technology trends, digital transformation and insight into integrating technology with business. Mendix, the titular sponsor of the event, is a cloud-based, platform as a service firm which, through agile project management processes, helps organizations transform ideas into owned applications at a much faster rate than is possible using traditional programming platforms and methods. Sanford is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion titled ‘Disrupting Traditional Markets through…

ThursdayJun 02, 2016 1:37 pm

The Marketers at Monaker Group (MKGI) show One Video is worth 10,000 Words

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the value of a three-minute video like the Irish Experience Tour you’ll find on Monaker Group Inc.’s (OTCQB: MKGI) NextTrip website? Quite a lot, say the analysts at Globe Small Cap Research, who, in a summary of their research findings, write ‘Monaker’s core strength is its proprietary video-centered technology’. Globe Small Cap has found that Monaker ‘is expanding its video-centric capabilities at an important time in the development of the Internet. Video is booming across the Internet and having significant impacts on marketers and advertisers that rely on the Internet to…

ThursdayJun 02, 2016 1:22 pm

Alternet Systems, Inc. (ALYI) is a Fintech with a Future

The financial tech, or “fintech,” phenomenon is changing the landscape of financial services. Traditional ways of providing financial services such as making payments, accepting deposits, and lending and risk management are being abandoned as new channels, made possible by digital technology, are opened up. Technological innovation hasn’t just given rise to a new type of institution, the fintech, but has affected the culture of establishment institutions. In a conversation (http://dtn.fm/egT2M) with Michael Bloomberg, founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein acknowledged that, “Goldman Sachs is a technology firm.” The same sentiment…

ThursdayJun 02, 2016 9:37 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Publishes Results from Preclinical Study of ISC-hpNSC® for Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

Before the opening bell, International Stem Cell Corp. (OTCQB: ISCO) announced the publication of results from a 12-month preclinical, non-human primate study. The data highlights the safety and efficacy of ISCO’s proprietary human parthenogenetic stem cells-derived neural stem cells (ISC-hpNSC®) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. According to the results of this study, transplantation of the neural cells was both safe and well tolerated by non-human primates, with the animals demonstrating no serious adverse events throughout the 12-month trial. “The publication of the data in the peer-reviewed and highly-respected journal, Cell Transplantation, brings to conclusion the preclinical stage of ISCO's…

ThursdayJun 02, 2016 8:46 am

Rennova Health, Inc.’s (RNVA) Focus on Compliance and Provider Contracts Reflects Background of Executive Team

Rennova Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNVA), Florida-based provider of technologies and services to the healthcare industry, has successfully faced a number of industry-wide challenges in recent years due to the steadfast focus on strict compliance by its executive team and the resulting potential that approach offers toward expanding provider contracts. It’s an accomplishment based upon a blend of industry knowledge and a sound approach to management and finance. Thomas Mika (Chairman) – With an MBA from Harvard and an undergraduate degree in Microbiology, Mr. Mika has held a number of executive positions in the healthcare and other technology industries, and has…

WednesdayJun 01, 2016 3:14 pm

SeeThruEquity Conference Brings Together Microcap Companies and Investors in New York City

Yesterday, the 5th Annual SeeThruEquity Conference took place at Convene in New York City, connecting more than 30 presenting companies with microcap-focused investors, sponsors and industry professionals. The conference featured 30-minute presentations from each of the presenting companies, as well as opportunities for prospective investors to meet one-on-one with the companies’ management teams. In total, SeeThruEquity has hosted 20 investor conferences, attracting more than 4,400 investors and arranging over 1,800 one-on-one meetings. SeeThruEquity’s quarterly investor conferences deliver considerable value to presenting companies, including an opportunity to speak to a high quality audience of institutional and sophisticated high-net worth investors. The…

WednesdayJun 01, 2016 3:06 pm

Giggles N’ Hugs (GIGL) Proud Presenters at the 9th Annual LD Micro Conference Main Event

Giggles N’ Hugs (OTCQB: GIGL) is the company behind three award-winning family restaurants based in Los Angeles. The company's restaurants feature a one-of-a-kind concept in which adults can relax and children can act exactly their age. GIGL offers a range of activities for children at affordable prices, including parties, and is open seven days a week. It uses a variety of children's entertainers and has won a number of awards. In addition, the company has regular promotions and a membership program with perks, special kids events, and a lot more. It’s unique, healthy menu and upscale atmosphere has attracted a…

WednesdayJun 01, 2016 1:34 pm

Content Checked (CNCK) Nutritionist Pens Article for WhoSay

For months, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) has been securing coverage in high-profile media outlets in an effort to get the word out about its family of dietary apps. The increasingly-recognizable brand has already garnered attention from Forbes, USA Today, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Los Angeles Business Journal, Yahoo, and a number of other widely-viewed publications. In early May, Content Checked built on this progress when Tory Tedrow, CNSC, a registered dietician and member of the CNCK team, authored an article titled ‘Should You Try a Plant-Based Diet?’ for WhoSay, a celebrity-powered media firm with well over half a…

WednesdayJun 01, 2016 12:10 pm

OurPet’s Company (OPCO) Announces Sponsorship of 65th Annual BetterInvesting National Convention

Before the opening bell, OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO) announced its sponsorship of the 65th Annual BetterInvesting National Convention in Chantilly, Virginia. As part of this sponsorship, Dr. Steven Tsengas, chief executive officer of OPCO, and Scott Mendes, the company’s chief financial officer, were given the opportunity to present OurPet’s Company’s corporate story to a group of 450 independent investor club representatives. “Not every good investment opportunity is inherently right in front of you,” Dr. Tsengas stated in front of a packed audience during his May 21 presentation. “Sometimes you need to explore and search for wise investment opportunities to balance…

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