Rennova Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNVA), based in West Palm Beach, Florida, specializes in providing a full range of medical and administrative technologies and services to U.S. healthcare providers. The company’s suite of products and services are designed to enhance treatment success while streamlining customer and financial information processing, improving both patient and financial outcomes.

Rennova Health provider solutions include:

• Diagnostic Solutions – Rennova offers comprehensive clinical testing services, including advanced toxicology and esoteric lab services such as urine testing for abuse of drugs and prescription medications, in addition to bacteriology, serology, immunology, hematology and neurotransmitter testing.
  Brands: Medytox Diagnostics
  
• Revenue Cycle Management – Rennova’s sophisticated medical billing solution, centered around the customer, is structured to ensure a billing process that is highly efficient, reducing errors and producing more accurate claims, resulting in faster reimbursement and maximizing provider cash flow.
  Brands: Medical Billing Choices
• Healthcare Technology Solutions – Rennova software applications provide advanced processing for both electronic health records (EHRs) and laboratory information management system records, and include web-based technology for managing diagnostic lab testing orders and reports.
  Brands: ClinLab Advanced Medical Software, Medical Mime, Advantage, CollabRx
• Financial Services – Rennova also offers direct financial services to help providers better deal with customer payment lag to encourage positive cash flow, including specialized loans that convert outstanding accounts receivable assets into working capital.
  Brands: Platinum Financial Solutions

Rennova Health’s market strength rests on its ability to enhance both the speed and accuracy of diagnostic testing and record processing for healthcare providers, with a growing offering of integrated brands.

For more information, visit www.RennovaHealth.com

International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB: ISCO) is a biotechnology company that focuses on early-stage cell therapy. ISCO uses stem cells to treat a variety of diseases, including those of the eyes, the nervous system, and the liver, among others. The scientists at ISCO treat severe diseases with state-of-the-art technology. The aim of the company is to create therapeutic products from its own intellectual property. With this in mind, ISCO also owns two subsidiary companies. Lifeline Skin Care Inc. is a business that develops and manufactures skin care products, while Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC is a research products business that develops and manufactures human cell culture products.

Most recently, International Stem Cell Corp. has started developing human parthenogenetic stem cell derived neural stem cells. Over the past few years, the main problem with using stem cells in regenerative medicine has been a case of ethics. In an article entitled ‘Embryonic stem cell research: an ethical dilemma’, published on the Euro Stem Cell website, it explains the dilemma that we, as humans, have to face when making a choice between two moral principles: the duty we have to prevent or diminish pain and suffering, and the duty we have to respect the value of human life, even at its earliest stages. In the article, the discussion goes into detail about the moral status of a human embryo. The question is asked: Does the embryo have the status of a person? The answer is still to be decided.

However, with the help of International Stem Cell Corp., the discussion can be put to one side for the time being. ISCO has developed a new type of stem cell using unfertilized eggs. This means that the eggs in question would never have the potential to become embryos, and, therefore, no embryo is destroyed. During a recent interview between The Nikkei Asian Review and Russell Kern, Chief Scientific Officer at ISCO, Kern said: “Being able to produce parthenogenetic stem cells in large quantities and in a way that greatly simplifies the chances of immune matching gives us a clear advantage over other stem cell technologies, like embryonic stem cells for obvious reasons. One of ISCO’s stem cell lines matches approximately 70 million people and makes it incredibly simple to immune match its stem cells.”

ISCO is starting a phase I clinical trial in Australia using these new stem cells. The stem cells not only take away any moral issues associated to the cause but may also reduce the risk of immune rejections. The phase I clinical trials are based on preclinical studies in rodents and nonhuman primates. The ISCO stem cells showed a significant rise in brain dopamine levels. Not only this, the studies also showed amazing improvement in Parkinson’s disease symptoms. With phase I of clinical trials, ISCO aims to find a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

For more information, visit www.internationalstemcell.com

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Oakridge Global Energy Solutions (OTCQB: OGES) began life as a true research and development company, and now, 30 years later, it has grown to become the developer of some of the world’s best energy solutions. In that time, Oakridge has also advanced its business strategies considerably in order to become a global leader in the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of disruptive energy storage technology for military, civilian and medical uses.

The past couple of years have been especially significant for Oakridge, with corporate milestones including:

• The company successfully finalized a major two-year restructuring plan at the end of 2015.
• The company designed, built and modified its state-of-the-art, first-of-its-kind $40 million, 70,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Palm Bay, Florida.
• Within this short period of time, Oakridge became the only U.S. manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, with a battery life that lasts up to three times longer than its foreign-manufactured counterparts. It also generated a 30% increase in its battery life cycle through its proprietary chemistry and technology.
• Since the first quarter of 2016, Oakridge has been fulfilling a growing stream of customer orders currently estimated at $24 million and shipping its batteries to a long list of waiting customers in the motorcycle, golf cart and other niche markets.

Furthermore, when the United Nations placed a ban on the transport of lithium batteries on passenger planes in April 2016, this embargo further positioned Oakridge to become a key player in the United States rechargeable battery market and allowed it to further its primary business: the development, manufacturing and marketing of energy storage products.

Although Oakridge rode into 2016 with a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities, the company’s investment in the drivers of its future growth remains constant.

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com

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Earlier this month, OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO) made headlines when it reported record financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The company’s first quarter net revenue increased by 10.3 percent from the previous year, totaling $6.17 million. Similarly, OPCO’s net income rose by 24.7 percent over the previous year to a record total of $266,581. These strong results continue to highlight the company’s success in promoting growth through multiple sales channels. OPCO’s sales through e-commerce channels were up 14 percent over the previous year, while sales through food, drug and mass retail channels grew by eight percent.

“These results reflect our continued ability to successfully execute our business strategy,” Dr. Steven Tsengas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OPCO, stated in a news release. “We are pleased that all major product categories showed a strong performance with Waste & Odor up 64%, Toys/Accessories up 10% and Bowls/Feeders up 9%.”

Despite recording a slim year-over-year decrease in gross profit margin due to product mix, OPCO continues to position itself for sustainable growth by focusing on minimizing overhead costs. The company’s selling, general & administrative expenses as a percentage of total sales dropped by a full percent from the first quarter of 2015, while income from operations increased by 16.5 percent to $415,269. In line with its goal of minimizing costs, OPCO also made progress on an initiative to reduce its inventory below $7 million by the end of the year, dropping inventory from $7.91 million at the beginning of the year to $7.44 million at the end of the first quarter.

While this strong financial growth should be enough to catch the attention of prospective shareholders, OPCO has also unveiled its next innovation in the roughly $62.75 billion pet space. At the Global Pet Expo international trade show in Orlando, Florida, the company introduced its new Intelligent Pet Care™ product line, which leverages Bluetooth and wireless connectivity to enhance the bond between pets and pet owners. The SmartScoop® – Intelligent Litter Box, SmartLink™ Feeder – Intelligent Pet Bowl and SmartLink™ Waterer – Intelligent Water Fountain are specially designed to monitor and wirelessly report on various activities that can be interpreted as indicators of pet health, such as elimination behavior, eating and drinking.

Since its founding in 1995, OPCO has remained dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and pet parents by marketing high quality, innovative products. Look for the company to continue pursuing this goal as it leans on the tremendous experience of its management team and the marketability of its advanced Intelligent Pet Care™ product line. With strong financial growth and a commitment to the advancement of the industry, OPCO is primed to build on its position as a leader in the global pet market moving forward.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ourpets.com

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It’s safe to say that demand for organic food has transcended the category of niche and entered into the mainstream. In 1990, domestic sales of organic food and beverages totaled just $1 billion, but, by 2009, that figure had grown to $24.8 billion, according to the American Organic Trade Association. For comparison, the conventional food market grew by less than two percent over the same period. Rising awareness regarding the health benefits of eating organic, along with growing health concerns among consumers, is expected to continue to drive rapid growth for the organic market, with TechSci Research forecasting a compound annual growth rate of over 16 percent for the five-year period ending in 2020.

With consumer preference rapidly shying away from products grown with pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, the restaurant industry has been placed into a state of flux. Data from Statista suggests that more than half of all U.S. consumers reported always trying to eat healthy when visiting restaurants, and an impressive 72 percent of diners were more likely to visit restaurants with healthy options on their menus. Still, at least one in four Americans eat some type of fast food every day, and 20 percent of all American meals are consumed inside of cars, according to a study by Stanford University.

This data seems to suggest a common trend. While Americans want to eat healthier, convenience plays an undeniable role in daily dietary choices. Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. (OTCQB: GIGL) combines convenience with high-end, organic food by offering family-friendly atmosphere and an endless supply of entertainment for young families. With a trip to one of GIGL’s three locations in Greater Los Angeles, parents can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with ensuring that the kids are eating healthy without sacrificing on the convenience that’s attracted people to fast food restaurants for decades. Surveying current market conditions, the company’s management team is now focused on building upon the success of its three locations by entering new markets across the country.

“We recently engaged Chardan Capital as our investment bank to go out and raise some capital for us so that we can expand… to multiple locations throughout the United States,” Joey Parsi, chief executive officer of GIGL, stated in an interview with QualityStocks. “We’re in a very enviable position in… the restaurant world.”

On June 9, 2016, prospective shareholders will have an opportunity to take a more in-depth look at GIGL’s recent success, as well as its plans for the future, when the company presents at the 9th annual LD Micro Conference main event. The event will take place at the Luxe Sunset Bel Air Hotel, which is located just minutes away from GIGL’s Century City location. In a news release, Parsi described the conference as “a great opportunity for us to meet with bankers, brokers, analysts and investors right here in our backyard.”

Learn more by visiting www.gigglesnhugs.com

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This month marks the 74th anniversary of the start of publication of a series of short stories that was later compiled into Isaac Asimov’s classic Foundation science fiction trilogy. Asimov’s intensely thought-provoking work is premised on what, today, we know as big data. It is set in the future when humans have colonized the entire Milky Way. The galaxy’s large population numbers make it possible to apply advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to predict mankind’s future. Large numbers make predictions more accurate. Asimov’s insight was that, even though human behavior on an individual level is subject to our idiosyncratic natures, on a group level, it is less so. We know for example that, typically, it is just 10 to 12 percent of the U.S. electorate, the truly independent, who decide presidential elections. Today his vision is becoming reality. Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTC: ALYI) is bringing the power of predictive analytics to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with its recently launched Data Analytics Division.

Fortune telling is now within our purview. Back in 2008, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) acquired Farecast and incorporated into its search engine Bing as a ‘prediction tool that informed travelers of the likelihood that airfare prices would rise or decline’, according to a GeekWire story (http://dtn.fm/2XKpS). An Economist special report, titled ‘Data, data everywhere’ (http://dtn.fm/n9HBn), tells how potential customers of Oakland, California, prostitutes were able to ascertain from published records of arrests when police were likely to sweep the streets of the city. The Economist report goes on to relate that:

‘In 2004 Wal-Mart peered into its mammoth databases and noticed that before a hurricane struck, there was a run on flashlights and batteries, as might be expected; but also on Pop-Tarts, a sugary American breakfast snack. On reflection it is clear that the snack would be a handy thing to eat in a blackout, but the retailer would not have thought to stock up on it before a storm.’ Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), with its galactic store of information, is able to exploit the potential of big data. Its 2015 Annual Report discloses that, each week, the company serves ‘close to 260 million customers’ in 27 countries. It has some 2.2 million employees, a number that surpasses the population of about 50 countries.

Predictive analytics has also found a place in medicine. In ‘Achieving Small Miracles from Big Data’ (http://dtn.fm/9FBjc), the story of Project Artemis is told. Working in collaboration with IBM, Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children employs the methods of big data in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Here, premature babies, weaker than their more developed brethren, are tethered to a battery of medical devices that record heart rate, respiration and other vitals. This data is analyzed by algorithms that predict, in real time, the chances of one or more life-threatening conditions developing. Using machines in this way solves two challenges faced by a human analyst. First, the amount of data generated is overwhelming. The system produces 1,256 readings every second. No human analyst could cope. Second, a human analyst would never be able to devote all of his attention all of the day to one patient in the way this system can. The day of the machines has arrived.

Alternet Systems launched its Data Analytics Division in January 2016. The company provides innovative solutions, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which facilitate and expedite commerce by enhancing customer experience and improving efficiency. Data analytics is just one of three high-growth markets in which the company plans to invest. The two others are financial technology and payment technology. The company currently generates its revenues from providing consulting services, primarily consisting of management of existing data analytics projects in Colombia and Peru.

For more information, visit www.alternetsystems.com

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Just before noon, Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: OGES) announced the appointment of several new members to its management team. The new team members, whom are expected to be fully in place by next month, bring considerable industry expertise to the company’s management team. Oakridge will look to leverage this expertise as it seeks to maximize the benefits of its recently-announced strategic business alliance with Sojitz Machinery Corporation, a major Japanese trading house, while continuing to expand its presence in the competitive lithium ion battery space. The company’s expanded management team is also expected to play a key role in Oakridge’s planned uplisting to NASDAQ.

“The enthusiasm within the organization to now rapidly capitalize on the opportunities before us is now palpable because of these highly experienced new team members,” Steve Barber, executive chairman of Oakridge, stated in today’s news release. “We are now very well positioned with these new team members to take full advantage of the growth opportunities for Oakridge presented by the third wave of growth in the global lithium ion battery space, and to present the right battery industry experience-base to the customer base, to our highly important Japanese strategic partners, and to the investment community in preparation for our anticipated uplifting of the Company from the OTCQB to NASDAQ.”

New additions to Oakridge’s management team include:

• Phil Meeks will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer/President in early June. Meeks has more than 20 years of experience in the battery and energy storage sector, including work with industry leaders Ultralife Inc. and Duracell USA. Importantly, his industry experience spans both domestic and international markets, including the U.S., Japan, South Korea and China.
• Frank Malo will assume the role of Director of Battery Design. He is a chemical engineer with more than two decades of experience in the battery industry.
• John Frailey will assume the role of Director – Systems Integration. He’s a professional software engineer with over 17 years of experience designing software, particularly as it relates to the design of battery management systems.
• Patrick Johnson will serve as Manufacturing Manager. He has nearly 20 years of experience managing manufacturing plants in the defense industry.
• David Phillips will assume the role of VP Finance and CFO. Phillips is a CPA with more than 20 years of experience as a finance professional and CFO in a number of applicable industries, such as manufacturing, defense and construction.
• Brendan Melling will serve as Director of Strategic Product Development & Marketing. He has many years of experience in battery sales and marketing, giving him a keen understanding of specific customer requirements in all sectors of the battery industry.
• Spencer Jenkins will assume the role of Manager – Materials Procurement & Logistics. Jenkins is an engineer with international experience in the oil industry.
• TJ Marsilio will serve as Director – Legal Compliance & HR. She’s a seasoned lawyer with a government, regulatory and manufacturing background. Marsilio will offer support for various areas, including occupational safety, government-related procurement, insurance and risk management.

“These important new team members at Oakridge make the Company’s management team now one of the best collections of talent I have ever seen, and will really enable us to reach new heights,” added Barber.

For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com

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JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: JASO) is one of the world’s largest producers of solar power products for residential, commercial and utility-scale power generation. Founded in 2005 and based in Shanghai, the company has quickly captured market share in the solar power space through a focus on photovoltaic research and development, a commitment to driving innovation and the consistent manufacture of high-performance solar power products. In just over a decade, JASO quickly grew from an unknown startup to the world’s fourth largest supplier of solar modules in 2015, according to data from PV-Tech (http://dtn.fm/qI4Kh). Currently, the company boasts long standing relationships with leading project developers and global distributors from around the globe, with roughly 64 percent of its 2014 shipments bound for China and Japan, 17 percent for Europe and 6 percent for America.

In March, JASO gave prospective shareholders additional insight into its growth when it announced its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (http://dtn.fm/wKgJ4). Total shipments for 2015 were up by 28.8 percent from the previous year, totaling approximately 4.0 gigawatts. The result was a significant spike in net revenue, which climbed from $1.7 billion in FY 2014 to $2.1 billion last year. Net income was also up, with JASO reporting $94.9 million in 2015, compared to $69 million the previous year, for an increase of more than 37 percent.

“Our fourth quarter results continued the momentum we built throughout 2015,” Baofang Jin, chairman and chief executive officer of JASO, stated in a news release. “We fulfilled strong demand across Asia, especially in China, but also made meaningful advances in North America… We expect growth of over 30%, as countries around the world continue to encourage the growth of clean, renewable energy.”

Markets around the world are installing solar power products at record rates. According to data from Texas-based Mercom Capital Group LLC (http://dtn.fm/0R8xG), new installations are expected to climb to 64.7 gigawatts in 2016, up from 57.8 gigawatts in 2015. The report goes on to highlight China as the largest solar market in the world, with forecasts calling for approximately 19.5 gigawatts installed in 2016, pushed forward by rising government installation targets. Strong growth is also expected in Japan, as the country continues to shift its energy mix to include more renewables while cutting back on the use of nuclear energy. With sizable market share in two of the world’s three largest solar markets, JASO is strategically positioned for strong financial growth in the months to come by continuing to bolster its reputation as a leader in the solar power industry.

“We are able to capture this market growth due to our industry-leading reputation for quality and value,” continued Jin. “We intend to aggressively protect that reputation through our ongoing investment in research and marketing.”

For more information, visit www.jasolar.com

Hanwha Q CELLS Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL) is one of the world’s largest and most recognizable manufacturers of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. With headquarters in both Seoul, South Korea, and Thalheim, Germany, along with a diverse collection of manufacturing facilities spanning Korea, Malaysia and China, HQCL is strategically positioned to address rising solar demand in markets around the globe. The company’s product line includes a full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, ranging from solar modules and kits to large scale solar power plants. HQCL is also engaged in downstream development and EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) business.

HQCL originally burst onto the global solar scene in February 2015 as the result of a merger of two of the world’s most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers, Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q CELLS. Since the merger, the combined company has leaned on a diverse international production footprint and respected ‘Engineered in Germany’ technology to seamlessly address all global markets while promoting rapid financial growth. In March, HQCL offered additional insight into its financial performance when it released its financial results for the 2015 fiscal year. Of particular note, the company’s total module shipments exceeded 3,300 MW, which was an increase of 60 percent from the combined 2,065 MW the two businesses shipped pre-merger in 2014. Net income attributable to HQCL’s ordinary shareholders was $44 million for FY 2015.

“We are pleased to report a successful, transitional financial and operational results for full year 2015 highlighted by a return to net profitability and record high total module shipments as we celebrate the first full year since the merger between former Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q Cells Investment,” Seong-woo Nam, chairman and chief executive officer of HQCL, stated in a news release. “We have started 2016 with the strongest foundation in the Company’s history as we continue to enhance our core competitiveness in terms of manufacturing cost, operational efficiencies, product quality and technology.”

In recent months, HQCL has continued to capitalize on its status as a globally recognized brand while turning its attention toward the future of the solar industry. In April, the company announced its entry into a 5-year supply agreement with 1366 Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of practical manufacturing solutions that increase the efficiency of solar supply chains. Under the terms of this agreement, HQCL will purchase up to 700 MW of wafers manufactured with 1366’s proprietary Direct Wafer™ technology, a transformative manufacturing process offering significant cost savings over traditional cast-and-saw wafer production technologies. The deal followed a year-long strategic partnership between the companies focused on commercializing Direct Wafer™ technology.

“This agreement aligns with our continuing efforts to bring about world leading technologies that enable solar energy to be more competitive and more affordable,” Nam stated. “We are pleased with the progress we have made together during the past year and excited about the potential of 1366’s Direct Wafer™ products with Hanwha’s cell and module technologies to deliver further cost reductions and LCOE competitiveness to standard multi-crystalline wafer-based modules.”

With an established and growing foothold in major solar markets around the globe, HQCL is primed to benefit from the strong performance of the solar power space moving forward. According to Mercom Capital Group (http://dtn.fm/0R8xG), global installations of solar photovoltaic systems are expected to exceed 64.7 gigawatts this year, led by strong growth in China, the United States and Japan.

For more information, visit www.hanwha-qcells.com

Based in Shenzhen, China, Moxian, Inc. (OTCQB: MOXC) is one of the leading O2O platforms in the world. In short, MOXC provides social media marketing and promotional tools that are designed to help companies grow their business through social media. The services MOXC provides allow businesses to build specific, targeted campaigns designed to increase interaction with their customers. Moxian now has two products on the market: the Moxian+ User App and the Moxian+ Business App.

The Moxian+ Business App is an easy way for companies to interact with their consumers on a deeper level. It gives merchants a range of business tools, automatic data capturing tools, a loyalty program, and advertising opportunities. On the other hand, the Moxian+ User App is there for customers to collect points, play games, and interact on social media platforms. With this, they receive a personalized media profile where they can search for merchants near them, communicate with friends, win gifts through games, and even shop in Moxian’s virtual mall. MOXC is aiming to create and lead a personalized social media platform for businesses and users.

In January 2016, Moxian announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Moxian Technologies (Beijing) Co Ltd., also referred to as Moxian Beijing. Moxian Beijing’s key purpose is to increase MOXC’s sales in Beijing and Mainland China. To do this, Moxian Beijing has been driving merchants and consumers to its social media marketing and promotion platform. Soon after the launch of Moxian Beijing, the subsidiary entered into a five-year cooperation agreement with Xinhua New Media Culture Communication Co. Ltd. as the exclusive reseller of its advertising space in the gaming industry.

In addition to this exciting start to 2016, Moxian is doing everything it can to drive itself toward a NASDAQ upgrade later this year. James Tan, chairman and CEO of Moxian, stated during an interview with Asia Fund Space: “We believe that the OTC Board and NASDAQ offer better opportunities for us at this point in our development. We liken ourselves to Facebook of a few years ago which had no revenue at the time, but now that we are trading in New York, it allows us to better showcase our future earnings potential to a wider group of investors”.

According to Tan, Moxian decided to list in New York, as it believes investors are more informed about technological potential of companies so listed. Currently, Moxian is trading on the OTCQB Venture Marketplace, which is a listing for early entrepreneurial and development international companies. The combination of both the company’s recent partnership with Xinhua New Media Culture Communication Co. Ltd. and its aspirations to upgrade to NASDAQ will not only open new revenue avenues, but also enable MOXC to showcase its future financial reports to a larger and more diverse group of investors, helping the company grow year by year.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Moxian.com

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