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ThursdayApr 06, 2017 1:01 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IMLFF) Adds to Its Drug Development Pipeline

A pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: IMLFF) has revealed two additions to its drug development pipeline. An expedited drug development timeline is now in place for INM-750 for epidermolysis bullosa (EB), with a potential market of about $1 billion. The disease is characterized by fragile skin in children. The company has also announced the development of INM-085 for glaucoma, which represents a potential global market of over $5 billion. Resulting in a defect in the connective tissue between the dermis and epidermis, most often caused by a lack of keratins, EB currently has no medication-based treatments. Multiple…

ThursdayApr 06, 2017 11:33 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Set to Capitalize on Congressional Push to Regulate and Tax Marijuana

The U.S. Congress in March introduced legislation to regulate and tax marijuana and to remove it from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The move (http://nnw.fm/Qi81t) would effectively end cannabis prohibition and allow it to be regulated in a way alcohol has been since 1933. This move would be highly beneficial for SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING), a leading mobile technology and payment solutions company that provides ancillary services to the marijuana industry. Legislation was introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO). It would allow the states to choose to legalize cannabis at their discretion. Also, federal regulations…

WednesdayApr 05, 2017 3:30 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Combating Alzheimer’s Disease through Development of CBD Health Products

China’s growing economy has proven to be beneficial to many across the country. Some of these benefits include higher living standards, better health and nutrition, and longer life expectancy. Unfortunately, China’s longer-lived population has resulted in a significant increase in the number of people having to care for seniors with various mental dysfunctions, most notably dementia and, in particular, Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative type of dementia that is most prominent in elderly people. The disease is a disorder that involves the death of brain cells leading to various cases of memory loss and cognitive decline. The disease starts…

WednesdayApr 05, 2017 8:30 am

Marijuana Market Offers Variety of Investment Options and Consistent, Long-Lasting Growth Potential

With the North American cannabis market boasting an estimated worth of $7.2 billion in 2016, and new reports projecting CAGR of between 17 percent and 25 percent within the next few years, it's certainly an exciting time to invest in the marijuana market. Investment opportunities are abundant and diverse with companies like SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (IIPR), Insys Therapeutics Inc. (INSY), MassRoots Inc. (MSRT) and Axim Biotechnologies Inc. (AXIM). The marijuana market is on fire for more reasons than one. First, there's the huge potential for financial growth. A recent report from New Frontier Data…

FridayMar 31, 2017 3:27 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) From Mining to Marijuana

At first blush, India Globalization Capital (NYSE: IGC) would seem a curiosity clothed in an enigma. Just how does a NYSE company move from a successful mining orientation to a pioneer in the development of multiple cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical therapies to treat pain and disease? The enigma can be disrobed by looking at the tenacity and vision of its management. Ram Mukunda has served as Executive Chairman, CEO and President of India Global since inception in 2005. He holds distinguished mathematics and engineering degrees and worked in multiple Wall Street positions for more than 25 years, serving communications firms such as…

ThursdayMar 30, 2017 12:37 pm

Singlepoint, Inc. (SING) Interview Reveals How the Cannabis Industry is Incorporating Technology

The legalization of cannabis across many states in the U.S. has opened doors to various innovators, leaving the tech world to rapidly adapt to this trending industry. There’s now a strong move by cannabis-oriented businesses to incorporate common technologies found in other industries, and such innovations are not just found in dispensaries. Improvements are being made on the technology surrounding the agricultural, marketing, production, and distribution channels in the marijuana market. Technology is also being used to solve challenging issues such as payment options. Singlepoint, Inc. (OTC: SING), a publicly traded holding company, offers payment solutions to the cannabis industry…

ThursdayMar 30, 2017 8:30 am

Pain-Reducing Combination Therapies Proving Successful thanks to Innovative, Specialty Pharma Players

Combination therapies that use cannabis-based pain reduction methods without the negative side effects of opioids are looking to be a positive growth opportunity among specialty pharmaceuticals, particularly for postoperative and chronic pain relief. Leading specialty pharma companies such as India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) (IGC Profile), Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARA), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYNE), and INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSY) are tirelessly working to expand combination therapeutics product lines, while Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX) developing an opioid alternative drug intended to reduce pain after surgery. To date, it is estimated that the annual national cost of…

WednesdayMar 29, 2017 11:41 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Executes a First to Market Milestone

A population of over 1.2 billion people is one heck of a target market, especially when insulated by language. ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) has leveraged this demographic to market a broad range of products, services and information specifically for the Chinese speaking population. The company provides real-time market commentary, analysis, and education-related services in the Chinese language and offers several types of subscription-based services. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York City and Shanghai, the company also offers consultation services to private companies seeking to go public, as well as advertising and public relations services. Seizing opportunity, this diverse…

WednesdayMar 29, 2017 8:30 am

Marijuana Legalization Could Encourage Widespread Economic Benefits

There are a number of advantages to society and the public safety in regulating marijuana, but economic arguments also favor its legalization. The benefits include increased tax revenues, job creation, and reduced law enforcement costs. However, to legalize and regulate marijuana requires an ecosystem of support services like those provided by SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), American Cannabis Company (AMMJ), Kush Bottles, Inc. (KSHB), mCig, Inc. (MCIG) and Terra Tech Corp. (TRTC). As a job-creating engine, the industry will be a super powerful diesel. Reporting on recently released data from New Frontier Data, Forbes(1) relates industry analyst projections that “by…

TuesdayMar 28, 2017 12:13 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Aims to Become a Leading Provider of Cannabis-Based Combination Therapies

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) has set a long-term goal for itself in the U.S. of becoming a leading provider of cannabis-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. This is a transition away from its earlier short-term strategy, including the sale of electronics and development of a hotel site in Malaysia. To this end, the company has jettisoned its electronics business. IGC is now fully focused on building a portfolio of patents and starting clinical and pre-clinical trials for a series of pain-reducing and other cannabis-based therapies. These therapies are designed to treat neuropathic pain, seizures, Parkinson’s, anorexia/cachexia, Alzheimer’s, and…

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