Chris@CNW, Author at CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 2:00 pm

MassRoots, Inc. (MSRT) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

MassRoots, Inc. (OTC: MSRT) operates a technology platform for the medical cannabis community in the United States. Its platform enables users to share their cannabis content, follow various dispensaries, and stay connected with the legalization movement, while its mobile apps enable consumers to make educated cannabis purchasing decisions through community-driven reviews. The company’s network is accessible as a free mobile application through the iOS App Store, the Amazon App Store, and the Google Play Marketplace, as well as a website at MassRoots.com. For more information, visit the company's website at www.massroots.com. About CannabisNewsWire CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 1:30 pm

22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE: XXII) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

22nd Century (NYSE: XXII) is a plant biotech company that provides technology that allows for the level of nicotine and other nicotinic alkaloids in tobacco plants and the level of cannabinoids in cannabis plants to be decreased or increased through genetic engineering and plant breeding. The company develops smoking cessation products and modified risk tobacco products for smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit smoking and who may be interested in cigarettes, which reduce exposure to nicotine or to certain tobacco smoke toxins and/or pose a lower health risk than conventional cigarettes. For more information, visit the company's website…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 12:00 pm

Vitality Biopharma (VBIO) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

Vitality Biopharma (OTC: VBIO) focuses on the development of cannabinoids for the treatment of neurological and inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis in the United States. Its products in the pipeline include Cannabosides - VITA-100 for gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome; Cannabosides - VITA-210 for muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis and rare white matter disorders; and Cannabosides for epilepsy, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and Huntington’s disease. The company was formerly known as Stevia First Corp. and changed its name to Vitality Biopharma, Inc. in July 2016. For more information, visit the company's…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 12:00 pm

Stony Hill Corp. (STNY) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

Stony Hill Corp. (OTC: STNY) is a vertically integrated company that focuses on various areas of the cannabis industry. The company explores and operates in the consumer, health and wellness, recreational, medical, media, and nutraceutical industries. Stony Hill Corp. is based in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit the company's website at www.stonyhillcorp.com. About CannabisNewsWire CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that provides to users (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) enhanced press release services, and (3) a full array of social communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company with an…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 11:53 am

SinglePoint’s (SING) Bitcoin Solution Could Solve Cannabis Industry’s Banking Problems

As the marijuana industry continues its brisk forward march — with cannabis now legalized in some form in 29 states as well as the District of Columbia — cannabis dispensaries and other businesses are still faced with the challenge of having no banking options currently available to them, which forces them to conduct cash transactions only. These merchants are clamoring for a solution that has, as yet, been elusive, but SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) may finally have the answer: bitcoin. The use of bitcoin, a digital currency, enables financial transactions to be completed independent of banks and free of government…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 11:00 am

DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) is a digital health company that develops and commercializes patented and proprietary technologies providing consumers with laboratory-testing capabilities using smart phones and other mobile devices. Its flagship product is Dario, a mobile, real-time, cloud-based, diabetes management solution based on a multi-feature software application combined with Dario Smart Meter, a pocket-sized, blood glucose monitoring device. The company is also pursuing patent applications in various jurisdictions covering the specific processes related to blood glucose level measurement, as well as various general methods of rapid tests of body fluids using mobile devices and cloud-based services. For more information, visit the…

MondayJun 05, 2017 8:52 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Presents Obvious Upside

Archaeological research suggests that Cannabis Sativa, the source plant for cannabidiol (CBD) compounds, was one of the first agricultural crops planted by early man near the birth of agriculture some 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. The use of CBD for health benefits extends back several thousand years as well. CBD is one of more than 80 active cannabinoid chemicals in the Cannabis Sativa (marijuana) plant and is a part of the cannabis plant that does not produce euphoria or a “high”. Anecdotally, CBD has long been considered to have a broad range of medical benefits. Now, two major studies released…

MondayJun 05, 2017 8:00 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Expands Marijuana Market Reach as Investors Plan for Increased Participation

One of the fastest growing industries in the United States in recent years, the legal marijuana market remains a highly attractive prospect for both entrepreneurs and investors, despite facing uncertain times as a consequence of the new administration’s position on cannabis use. Investors are actually expected to increase their investments this year, determined to push the market toward further growth. A recent GreenWave Advisors report notes that the industry will continue this trend even if the current administration will actively challenge it (http://nnw.fm/2hHRu). Arizona-based holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is riding atop the marijuana investing wave, having recently completed…

MondayJun 05, 2017 8:00 am

ABcann Global (TSXV: ABCN) Target Price Set At $2.25 as Coverage is Initiated

Now that shares of ABcann Global Corporation (TSXV: ABCN) are trading on the venture arm of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), the company is creating more buzz than ever. On the same day it launched its initial public offering (IPO) (May 4), industry analysts PI Financial initiated coverage of the stock with a decidedly bullish report (http://nnw.fm/zcgG2) on the company. PI has put a “Buy” rating on the stock and set a one-year price target of $2.25, implying a return of well over 100 percent. The investment bank backs up this sunny prognosis with an in-depth look at ABcann’s value…

FridayJun 02, 2017 8:05 am

Player’s Network, Inc. (PNTV) Stock Soars, Clips New 52-Week High on Medical Marijuana Licensing News

Holding company Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV) on May 30 had the sixth highest volume on the OTCQB stock exchange (http://nnw.fm/B8bdC) after announcing that it had received its medical marijuana licenses to begin cultivation and production operations right away. The trend continued on May 31, when Player’s Network had the 10th highest volume on the OTCQB, up 9.2 percent and closing at $0.070 per share. Following yesterday’s news of a corporate milestone and first revenues, Player’s Network continued to climb, setting a new 52-week high of $0.075 at market close. In a press release (http://nnw.fm/y8hOK) on Tuesday, Player’s Network said…