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MondayMay 22, 2017 9:17 am

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Developing Phytocannabinoid-Based Product Pipeline to Treat Two- and Four-Legged Alike

Looking to gain an advantageous foothold in the burgeoning medical marijuana market, India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) is developing innovative cannabis-based combination therapies that have application for both humans and animals. The company’s focus is on treating pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic and terminal neurological and oncological diagnoses, cachexia, and other life-altering medical conditions. IGC continues developing a portfolio of patent filings for phytocannabinoid-based treatments and has filed six patents to date. The company currently has three products in pre-clinical trials: IGC-501 for treatment of neuropathic pain in adult humans, IGC-502 for treatment of seizures in animals,…

ThursdayMay 18, 2017 11:46 am

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) is Blazing a Trail with its Cannabis Plus Therapies

Slowly but surely cannabis is losing the stigma that has plagued it for close to one hundred years. Even some who frown on its use for recreational purposes are willing to consider that there may be therapeutic benefits in extracts of the cannabis sativa plant and so, increasingly, cannabinoids are being investigated to determine their effectiveness to treat a variety of debilitating medical conditions. Cannabinoid pharma is emerging as an entirely new industry segment in pharmaceuticals, and, as it does so, one innovative research company is blazing a trail in this new market by creating a niche of its own.…

ThursdayMay 18, 2017 11:19 am

Bitcoin Value Soars Despite SEC Rejecting ETF Bid, China Eyeing Trading Regulations

One of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market, Bitcoin is reaching all-time highs on Asian trading platforms, despite recent challenges. The virtual currency has been rising in value, by 140 percent in 2016 and by roughly 50 percent in the past month alone, trading at over $1,800 on the Chinese market last week (http://dtn.fm/px7Ki). The value has dropped to around $1,700 in the meantime, but the cryptocurrency is expected to continue its growth, even if China is enforcing a series of Bitcoin trading regulations and Japan is considering the same. One of the biggest challenges the digital currency is…

WednesdayMay 17, 2017 1:45 pm

CD International Enterprises, Inc. (CDII) is Entering a Complex but Rapidly Expanding CBD Market

CD International Enterprises, Inc. (OTC: CDII) is competing in a burgeoning but complex cannabis market estimated to reach $2.1 billion by 2020, according to a new report by Consilium Global Research (http://dtn.fm/PTuL0). Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the fastest growing segments of the hemp and legal marijuana industries, growing from almost nothing to $202 million by 2015 and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of some 80%, per the report. CBD-based products have been shown to relieve pain and inflammation and may treat some neurological disorders. In that fast-expanding environment, Consilium Global Research found, there are “no brand…

WednesdayMay 17, 2017 1:21 pm

Ethema Health Corp. (GRST) Drives Business Success through its Efficiency in Helping Patients Overcome Addiction

Although one of a number of substance abuse recovery and treatment centers in the southeastern coastal area of Florida, the Seastone of Delray - Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center, owned and run by Ethema Health Corporation (OTCQB: GRST), is already standing out among its peers for the highly efficient individualized treatment options it offers its clients. Located in Delray Beach, which is often referred to as the rehab capital of America, Seastone offers a wide range of treatment programs of varying intensity, depending on each client’s needs. Unlike other centers, Seastone distinguishes itself by the attention paid to the…

WednesdayMay 17, 2017 10:10 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Enters Letter of Intent to Acquire Stake in Discount Indoor Garden Supply

Specialized holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) this morning announced its entry into a Letter of Intent with Discount Indoor Garden Supply (“DIGS”). Per the terms of the LOI, SinglePoint will acquire 90 percent of DIGS in a stock and cash transaction. The company anticipates that the acquisition will bring immediate revenues to SinglePoint while positioning it as a leader in online products, retail stores, cannabis consulting and equipment in California. “We are committed to identifying and making investments that will strengthen both parties' position in the cannabis industry while building SinglePoint's corporate value,” Greg Lambrecht, CEO of SinglePoint, stated…

TuesdayMay 16, 2017 3:40 pm

What the Future of SEC Enforcement Holds

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 25 percent in the span of just four days during the stock market crash of 1929. The ‘29 crash was the worst in U.S. history, destroyed confidence in Wall Street and precipitated the Great Depression. The crash, the resultant financial malaise and shaken public confidence prompted calls for reform, and in 1934, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was created to restore public trust in capital markets and to oversee the conduct of those markets. Prior to the formation of the SEC, controls on issuing and trading of securities were virtually nonexistent, which allowed…

TuesdayMay 16, 2017 2:18 pm

ProBility Media Corp. (PBYA) Changing Dreams to Reality

Two recent Wall Street Journal articles reveal that labor pressures are mounting in the construction industry as hiring accelerates across the U.S. economy. The U.S. Labor Department recently reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by a seasonally adjusted 211,000 in April, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the lowest level in nearly a decade. Contractors across the country report significant shortages of electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other skilled and semi-skilled laborers as the volume of building projects increases. The shortage of skilled labor in many markets has forced contractors to boost pay scales, which has been a contributing factor to…

TuesdayMay 16, 2017 1:24 pm

SinglePoint (SING) Diversification Strategy Sets Stage for Big Rewards When Cannabis Industry Becomes Bankable

While some investors still view the marijuana market as a new industry, the mammoth potential of the cannabis industry — both in the United States and worldwide — cannot be discounted. While marijuana has not yet been legalized in the U.S. at the federal level, 29 states as well as the District of Columbia have, so far, passed laws or initiatives to legalize or regulate it, and the industry has been growing at an unexpectedly high rate. Some savvy companies are safeguarding against the risk of violating present federal laws by capitalizing on the growth of the cannabis industry in…

TuesdayMay 16, 2017 10:41 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Adds Craig Cheifetz, M.D. to Advisory Team

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC), a developer of cannabis-based therapies to treat a variety of life-altering conditions, this morning announced that Craig Cheifetz, M.D. has joined the company as an advisor to provide guidance on clinical trials, biotechnology, neuroscience, immunology and microbiology. “I welcome Dr. Cheifetz to the IGC advisory team and look forward to his contributions as we move forward in developing cannabis-based, combination therapies,” Ram Mukunda, CEO of IGC, stated in the news release. “We remain committed to accelerating our initiatives and building a robust portfolio of compounds to address large market conditions.” Cheifetz currently serves…

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