CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayMay 30, 2017 1:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Player’s Network, Inc. (PNTV): New Medical Marijuana Licenses Enable the Start of Cultivation and Production Operations

Player’s Network (OTCQB: PNTV) today achieved a corporate milestone as it received its medical marijuana licenses that permit the company to commence operations in its 27,000-square-foot facility in North Las Vegas. The company’s plans to become fully operational include activating the core processes necessary to commence cultivation and production operations. Green Leaf Holdings, the company’s subsidiary, is set to begin planting this week under its Cultivation License. “This has been a long journey through the mountains of paperwork and regulatory requirements to become fully compliant. Now we can finally put our plan into place and focus on developing amazing brands…

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WednesdayMay 24, 2017 10:38 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Completes Acquisition of Discount Indoor Garden Supply

Specialized holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) this morning announced the completion of its acquisition of Discount Indoor Garden Supply (“DIGS”). Under the terms of the agreement, SinglePoint has acquired a 90 percent stake in DIGS through a stock and cash transaction, further demonstrating the company’s ability to strategically expand its portfolio of investments in established, high-potential cannabis businesses. “This acquisition is an important one for SinglePoint and strengthens our footing in the cannabis industry,” Greg Lambrecht, CEO of SinglePoint, stated in the news release. “The acquisition of DIGS is phenomenal for the company's books. More importantly though are the…

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MondayMay 22, 2017 8:49 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Player’s Network, Inc. (PNTV) Positioned for Growth with Utilization of Unique Business Models, Revenue Streams

Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV), a fully reporting diversified holdings company, operates in the medical marijuana and media industries and is focused on the chief objective of creating shareholder value by locating and unlocking opportunities in niche emerging markets. The company has three prominent subsidiaries operating under profitable business models: Next Gen TV, WeedTV.com and Green Leaf Farms. “Player’s Network also owns 86% of Green Leaf Farms Holdings, LLC, better known as Green Leaf. To generate revenue, the company has identified the “best breed” operators to ensure the highest quality of medical marijuana and edibles. These are then legally sold…

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WednesdayMay 17, 2017 11:12 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Consilium Global Research Report Projects ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Will Reach $14.8M in Revenues by FY2020

A recent research report published by Consilium Global Research predicts that ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) will reach revenues of $14.8 million by fiscal year 2020 and that the company will undergo a major transformation this year as it pursues a bigger stake in the cannabis market. As cited in the report, ChineseInvestors.com achieved $930,000 in revenue for FY 2016, and the company is projected to continue growing at an estimated CAGR of 100 percent through 2020, while the underlying market’s CAGR is predicted to grow at a rate of 80 percent. “Headquartered in San Gabriel, California, CIIX offers a range of…

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WednesdayMay 17, 2017 10:09 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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…

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TuesdayMay 16, 2017 10:37 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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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FridayMay 12, 2017 12:07 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) CEO Discusses Acquisition Strategy in Interview on MoneyTV

Specialized holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program about “money and what makes it happen.” To view the show, visit www.MoneyTV.net. In this week’s episode, SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht discusses the company’s progress toward expanding its presence in the burgeoning legal marijuana industry by way of acquisition. “We’ve spent the last couple of months courting companies to acquire them, particularly in the cannabis space,” Lambrecht noted in the interview. “Actually, I think next week we’re going to be putting an LOI…

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ThursdayMay 11, 2017 11:09 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Pursues Continued Success in CBD Markets

Leveraging its achievements of amassing a 100,000+ user base, establishing a recognizable 18-year-old brand, and sharpening its focus on a market that exceeds two billion Chinese-speaking individuals, ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) has reached a first-in-the-marketplace milestone by launching the world’s first and only Chinese language, cannabinoid-based therapeutic health products web store, http://www.ChineseCBDoil.com. After making a successful investment in the marijuana market, the company recently expanded into the retail and online sale of cannabidiol (CBD), which has become one of the fastest-growing market categories in the United States. “With an annual growth rate of nearly 60 percent, CBD oil has become one…

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ThursdayMay 11, 2017 11:07 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Poised to Become Phytocannabinoid Pharmaceuticals Leader

At its recent 70th annual meeting, the American Epilepsy Society (AES) highlighted a study focusing on the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat the frequency and severity of seizures in children who have drug-resistant epilepsies. India Globalization Capital (NYSE MKT: IGC), an innovator in developing cannabis-based combination therapies to treat pain and other conditions, is currently applying the revolutionary seizure-treating potential of CBD to another population: domestic pets, and the company is addressing the 5 percent of dogs and just over 2 percent of cats in the United States that experience seizures. “Cannabidiol is the most abundant non-psychoactive cannabinoid found…

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WednesdayMay 10, 2017 1:58 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corporation (TSXV: ABCN) Extends Role of “Father of Marijuana Research” Raphael Mechoulam

In a news release issued early Tuesday, ABcann Global Corporation (TSXV: ABCN) announced that Raphael Mechoulam has agreed to extend his role as an advisor to the company. Aaron Keay, CEO and director of ABcann, spoke to the importance of this agreement in the news release. “Professor Mechoulam’s experience in medicinal cannabis is an invaluable resource for ABcann as we enter the most aggressive growth stage in the company’s history,” he stated. “The Company has invested heavily to build and extend its early leadership in advanced pharmaceutical-grade cannabis production. Professor Mechoulam’s advice, guidance, and unmatched expertise in the field has…

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