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TuesdayNov 03, 2015 10:30 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Advances Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials in Australia

California-based International Stem Cell Corporation this morning announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cyto Therapeutics, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia to conduct phase I/IIa clinical trials of ISCO's proprietary human parthenogenetic neural stem cells (hPNSCs) for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. The LOI follows a recent meeting with Australian Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA), and precedes a full agreement expected to be signed after TGA and the HREC approve the clinical protocol for the trials. "We had a productive meeting with TGA where we discussed the clinical protocol and potentially came to an…

TuesdayNov 03, 2015 9:56 am

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VSTA) Doses First Patient in Phase IIa Study of AV-101 for Major Depressive Disorder

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In 2013, an estimated 15.7 million individuals aged 18 or over – roughly 6.7 percent of all U.S. adults – had at least one major depressive episode. For these individuals, finding relief can be difficult. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that up to two-thirds of all patients diagnosed with major unipolar depression will not respond to the first medication prescribed. If the second form of treatment also fails to produce a significant clinical improvement, the…

MondayNov 02, 2015 5:35 pm

Strong Q3 Performance Validates OurPet’s Company’s (OPCO) Innovation-Driven Approach to Pet Products Industry

OurPet’s Company created quite the stir this morning when the company reported a triple-digit increase in quarterly net income on an impressive hike in revenues. While the company primarily attributes the growth to stronger domestic and international sales partnerships, one can’t ignore innovation as a considerable catalyst. In recent years, the nation’s overall $73 billion pet products industry has enjoyed robust growth driven by increasing e-commerce purchases and an uptick in dog and cat ownership. The market is currently dominated by PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) (nearly 39%), which tallied full-year 2014 revenues of $1.9 billion, and Petco (roughly 19%), which…

MondayNov 02, 2015 5:30 pm

Lingo Media Corp. (LMDCF) (LM:CA) Building on Proven Techniques with Innovative English Language Learning Solutions

Today’s English language learners have access to more sophisticated tools and technology than ever before, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to be learned from the eager students of the past. In a recent news report, Nageen Mustafa, a Syrian refugee with surprisingly strong English skills, recounted how she learned English by watching the popular soap opera Days of our Lives, and her story is far from an isolated incident. In fact, it’s possible that Hollywood, along with its most famous characters, has done more to teach English in the developing world than any educational outreach program ever created.…

MondayNov 02, 2015 3:29 pm

Hemp, Inc. (HEMP) Shares Soar Following Legalization of Industrial Hemp Production in North Carolina

Achieving sustainable growth in any industry depends on the ability of a company’s management team to accurately predict evolving market conditions and address rising demand. For months, Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) has kept shareholders abreast of its progress toward commencing operation of its industrial hemp decortication facility in Spring Hope, North Carolina. As the first and only hemp processing facility to be built in the United States in nearly a century, the construction and operation of this facility demonstrated the foresight of the company’s leadership team, and the time has now come for the company to benefit from this intuition.…

MondayNov 02, 2015 2:15 pm

The Bowser Report – Daily Mover Alert November 2, 2015

Today, The Bowser Report issued a daily mover alert on Repro-Med Systems (REPR), which gained 10% or more on Friday. Editor's Opinion: REPR gained over 10% on big volume on Friday. The company's news shouldn't have affected this move too much. The company has recovered nicely after hitting a 52-week low of $0.25 in late August. REPR is subject to volatile moves even though is has a higher float of 24.1 million. REPR is currently in Category 1 with a Bowser Rating of 10. In the most recent quarter, sales were up 26.4% and earnings were up 65.1%. Recently, the…

MondayNov 02, 2015 11:16 am

OurPet’s Company (OPCO) Announces 428% Increase in Q3 Profits with Record Revenue

Today before the opening bell, OurPet's Company reported record third-quarter revenue of $5.99 million, an increase of 7% from $5.60 million in revenues for the same three-month period a year earlier. Net income for the quarter increased 428% to $410,450, or $0.02 diluted earnings per share, compared to $77,751, or $0.00, for the year prior. Dr. Steven Tsengas, President and CEO, stated, "We are pleased with our results for the third quarter in which we achieved record net revenue, gross margins improving to 34%, and net income from operations of almost 11% of sales. We continue to see strong sales…

MondayNov 02, 2015 11:12 am

Neah Power Systems, Inc. (NPWZ) Offers Energy for the Military and the World

Neah Power Systems, developer of innovative power solutions for a range of applications, is one of the companies trusted by today’s high-tech military to provide energy where it’s needed, no matter how demanding the situation. Technology has transformed the military, with the world’s most advanced computational and communications equipment, but all that technology is of no value in the field without reliable power to keep it running, and Neah Power has differentiated itself with patented and award-winning designs that do exactly that. It can be said that energy, portable and dependable, is as critical in today’s military as horses were…

FridayOct 30, 2015 2:00 pm

ContentChecked Holdings, Inc.’s (CNCK) SugarChecked App Reviewed in Division of USA Today

ContentChecked is the developer of MigraineChecked, SugarChecked and ContentChecked, an innovative family of health apps designed for individuals with dietary restrictions and/or food intolerances or preferences. As consumer awareness of its apps continues to rise, the company is also finding itself in other invaluable spotlights. ContentChecked’s SugarChecked app was recently featured in Reviewed.com, a division of USA Today. Reviewed.com is a consumer-oriented site that delivers comprehensive reviews conducted by a panel of product experts. Read the full article here: Cutting Back on Sugar? There’s an App for That (http://dtn.fm/AVCg6). The article notes the high sugar intake of the average American,…

FridayOct 30, 2015 10:59 am

Hemp, Inc. (HEMP): Industrial Hemp Could be Legal in North Carolina at Midnight Tonight

Hemp, Inc. this morning issued an update regarding the ongoing push for legalization of industrial hemp in North Carolina, along with rising interest and awareness of the Hemp, Inc. brand, subsidiary and decortication facility. In the news release, Hemp, Inc. cites an article in The News and Observer written by Colin Campbell, which reports that industrial hemp could be legal in North Carolina tonight. As previously reported, the Industrial Hemp Bill in North Carolina (Senate Bill 313) passed the state’s House and Senate last month and now awaits Governor Pat McCrory’s signature. According to The News and Observer article, unless…

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