How does a company in the mining industry successfully move toward becoming a leader in the marijuana sector, specifically cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical therapies that treat a variety of diseases and conditions? In the case of India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC), the answer is creative management’s ability to identify opportunity, coupled with a relentless drive […]

The scourge of HIV/AIDS surged to the forefront of American consciousness in 1980 when the first case was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Initially thought to be transmitted solely through homosexual liaisons, it was soon realized that the disease could be passed through the bodily fluids of any person infected with […]

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 […]

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://dtn.fm/w96Hp) 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), […]

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 […]

In its recent presentation at the MicroCap Conference in New York, eXp World Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: EXPI) projected that its count of agents/brokers would be in the range of 5,500-6,500 by the end of this year, according to Glenn Sanford, CEO and company founder. eXp World Holdings is the holding company for eXp Realty LLC […]

Fast-developing consumerism in China is giving us a glimpse as to what is working and what could shape our future commerce habits worldwide. Currently, the mobile and social revolutions are taking over the commerce world, a process that is expected to accelerate. According to Statista (http://nnw.fm/ottB9), the number of smartphone users is expected to go […]

With 2.3 million listings and a valuation of more than $30 billion, Airbnb has become the behemoth of the alternative lodging rental (ALR) industry. Concocted 10 years ago to supplement rent, the idea of renting lodging from private home owners has taken off and turned the travel industry on its head. Renting a room or […]

Digital services have now transformed traditional markets across the world. Businesses and individuals alike expect to be able to use digital services in a variety of contexts, on multiple devices, through various channels. Despite this growing trend, statistics from Progress.com (http://nnw.fm/1DfaT) show that, although many companies are developing their strategies for digital transformation, they do […]

It was in the 1980s that American households first heard about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Since the HIV epidemic began in the 1980s, the virus has continued to affect millions around the world—including more than 1.2 million people in the United States who are currently living with HIV. Of those 1.2 million-plus individuals, […]