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MondayJan 07, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Want to Make Money in 2019? Think About These 3 Cannabis Trends

As the year comes to an end, many investors are evaluating their portfolios and are planning how to reallocate funds from losing investments to other avenues where the earning potential is higher. If you plan to make money from the cannabis industry, read on and discover the three trends that you can consider as you make your 2019 investment allocations. Think Small Seasoned investors know that the worst time to acquire interests in an entity is when the price is at its peak, because that means that a market correction will soon happen and latecomers will lose out. Similarly, people…

FridayJan 04, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The Shameful Cannabis Irony: Everyone, Except Scientists, Can Easily Access Marijuana

The difference between U.S. federal marijuana laws and the legal framework in many states around the country has created an ironical situation in which everyone can easily access marijuana in state-legal and states where cannabis is still illegal, but scientists who desperately need high-quality cannabis for research purposes cannot get it. This situation is very frustrating for the scientists because they know that the private sector in states where cannabis is legal has made available cannabis of very high quality, but scientists can’t lay a finger on it due to federal restrictions. Instead, the scientists are made to jump through…

FridayJan 04, 2019 12:48 pm

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Finishes 2018 on a Strong Note, New Developments Announced

Redfund Capital’s 2018 portfolio consists of five companies; a total of 11 companies are in the pipeline at various due diligence stages New partnership was announced at the end of November for the purpose of developing water-soluble cannabis technologies During 2019, Redfund intends to maintain its CBD industry focus The year of 2018 featured a number of important developments for Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4), the first medical cannabis incubator and accelerator financing medical cannabis, CBD and hemp companies through a debt facility. At the end of November, the company announced a key partnership with Cannabis…

FridayJan 04, 2019 12:30 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Engages Boustead Securities, LLC for Planned IPO of CBD Biotech

Company has retained Boustead Securities for underwriting of the planned IPO for wholly owned foreign enterprise CBD Biotech CIIX is taking necessary steps to support the growth strategy currently in place for CBD Biotech With the finalized spinoff of CBD Biotech, CIIX will look to refocus on its original mission ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a leading financial news media and content platform serving the global Chinese-speaking community, recently announced (http://cnw.fm/hu1AA) that it has retained Boustead Securities, LLC for the underwriting of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its wholly owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotech Co. Ltd. According to Warren Wang, founder,…

FridayJan 04, 2019 11:39 am

Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Sees Opportunity in Applying Novel Skin Remedies to Health Concerns

Therma Bright’s thermal, dermatological technologies finding value in responding to array of concerns, from pain to pandemics Wider cosmeceutical industry expected to grow at CAGR of 8.21 percent between 2017 and 2023 Therma Bright’s niche focus is in strengthening skin defenses through non-invasive infrared energy and cannabidiol properties Skin health is a critical component of a person’s overall wellness, and the researchers at Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) are making dermatological defenses the first line of resistance against a variety of medical concerns ranging from pain to pandemics. The medical device developer has been an innovator in the…

FridayJan 04, 2019 11:14 am

Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Building Presence in Booming Cannabis Space

Cannabis researchers predict that global sales of the plant will reach $32 billion by 2022 Canada’s recent nationwide legalization of adult uses of cannabis is fueling a spike in labor force opportunities, including a 266 percent increase in cannabis jobs Icon Exploration’s agreement with City View Green (CVG) is sowing the seeds of growth as the Canadian cannabis license applicant prepares a 40,000-square-foot cultivation facility New job and wage statistics released just shy of Canada’s two-month anniversary for full-use cannabis legalization underscore the strength of the ‘weed’ industry, as well as the market potential of companies such as Icon Exploration…

FridayJan 04, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Law Changes in Mexico and Canada May Finally Change Texas Attitudes

The legalization of marijuana in Canada, and the impending legal change to marijuana laws in Mexico now leaves Texas isolated as the only jurisdiction in that area where cannabis isn’t legal. This “engulfment” is likely to generate sufficient pressure to cause a change in Texas sooner rather than later. Already, public opinion in the state has shifted in favor of lesser punishment for those found in possession of small amounts of cannabis. Moreover, Kim Ogg, the Harris County District Attorney, entered office in 2017 and started a new program in which small-time cannabis offenders would avoid jail time and a…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis is More Potent than it was a Decade Ago, Study Finds

Researchers who collected and analyzed data taken from at least 28 European countries have discovered that the potency and price of cannabis has increased significantly over the last decade. The researchers from King’s College London and University of Bath found that the strength of cannabis has doubled from what it was 11 years ago. The data used in this study was taken from the data collected by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. The researchers looked at cannabis from two perspectives or categories. One was herbal cannabis and the other was resin cannabis. The concentration of THC…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 12:27 pm

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Will Bring Cannabis Visionaries and Investors Together

Presented by Benzinga, the upcoming cannabis conference will be held at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach, Florida; it is the go-to source event for investors who want the latest news and opportunities from the burgeoning sector The conference will kick off on January 15 with an invite-only C-Suite retreat for cannabis operators; the audience will be just 100 C-Suite executives; a pre-retreat reception will be held the night prior The conference will feature company presentations, networking receptions and an all-star lineup of knowledgeable keynote speakers talking about the global opportunities for cannabis Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) will offer…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 12:05 pm

Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Introduces Truly Water-Soluble Cannabinoid Technology

Sproutly’s chief science officer, Dr. Arup Sen, recently discussed the company’s unique water-soluble technology and its ability to create designer cannabis beverages Sproutly entered LOI with the largest Caribbean medical cannabis producer to establish a joint venture to sell cannabis-infused beverages and oil products As worldwide prohibition of cannabis eases, restrictions on scientific research into cannabinoids are loosening as well, allowing innovative companies like Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) to emerge. Sproutly, based in Vancouver, Canada, has discovered water-soluble forms of cannabinoids, which it is now able to extract with a proprietary Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (APP) technological…

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