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Solid Biosciences (SLDB)

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Solid Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SLDB) is a biotechnology firm that is focused on the development of devices and therapies for DMD, or duchenne muscular dystrophy, in the U.S. The ailment is a genetic muscle-wasting condition that primarily affects boys. Most patients usually display symptoms between ages 3 and 5.

The firm is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was incorporated in March 2013 by Gilad David Hayeem, Annie Ganot, Matthew Bennett Arnold, Andrey J. Zarur and Ilan Ganot. It serves consumers in the United States.

The enterprise’s goal is to improve the quality of life of patients with DMD. It is party to a strategic collaboration with Ultragenyx, which entails the development and commercialization of novel gene therapies for DMD. It has classified its programs into assistive devices, ailment-modifying therapies and corrective therapies.

The company’s product pipeline includes a gene transfer candidate dubbed SGT-001, which is currently undergoing phase1/2 clinical trial testing its efficacy in restoring functional dystrophin protein expression in patients. It is also developing a disease modifying program dubbed Anti-LTBP4, indicated for the reduction of inflammation of fibrosis, which helps stabilize the LTBP4 protein. The firm also develops sensors and biomarkers while its Solid Suit program develops wearable assistive devices that offer both therapeutic and functional benefits.

The firm recently provided an update on their IGNITE DMD clinical trial, with its CEO noting that they had progressed with dosing patients and would monitor patient outcomes, adding that they expected good results given the durability of the microdystrophin protein observed in the patients. This, he said, could potentially have a huge impact on the patients’ lives, as it could improve their quality of life. If all goes well, the firm will be helping to meet a previously unmet need, which will benefit many other patients who suffer from this ailment while also bringing in more investments.

Solid Biosciences (SLDB), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.94, up 25.1064%, on 108,645 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 37 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.81/$8.20.

TUI AG (TUIFF)

MarketBeat, Daily Trade Alert, Trades Of The Day and The Street reported earlier on TUI AG (TUIFF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

TUI AG (OTC: TUIFF) (ETR: TUI1) (FRA: TUI1) (BMV: TUIN) is a leisure and tourism firm that is engaged in the provision of tourism services.

The firm has its headquarters in Hanover, Germany and was incorporated in 1923, on October 9th. Prior to its name change in June 2002, the firm was known as Preussage AG. It operates as part of the travel services industry, under the consumer cyclical sector. The firm serves consumers in Germany.

The company operates in six segments; Northern region, Western region, Central region, hotels and resorts, TUI Musement, cruises and other. The Northern region segment principally comprises of its tour operators, airlines and cruise business in Ireland, the U.K. and the Nordics. The Western region includes its tour operators and airlines in Belgium and the Netherlands and tour operators in France. The Central region includes the company's tour operators in Australia, Germany, Poland, Switzerland and the TUI fly airline. The Northern, Central, and Western regions are the most significant segments by revenue, in that order. Collectively, they also generate the vast majority of revenue.

The enterprise operates 1,600 travel agencies and online portals; 134 aircraft; 418 hotels; and 16 cruise liners. It operates cruise liners under the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Mein Schiff Marella brands and the hotels and resorts under the Robinson, TUI Blue, Riu, Blue Diamond, TUI Magic Life and TUI Suneo brands.

The firm remains focused on driving further growth in Tours & Activities with new commercial team focused on strategic B2B partners. This may deliver better products to its consumers and bring in additional revenues into the firm while also extending its consumer reach.

TUI AG (TUIFF), closed Thursday's trading session at $5, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 15,143 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.81/$24.60.

Delivra Health Brands (DHBUF)

We reported earlier on Delivra Health Brands (DHBUF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Delivra Health Brands Inc. (OTCQB: DHBUF) (CVE: DHB) (FRA: U01) is a company engaged in the provision of lifestyle and wellness products to consumers and patients in regulated markets.

The firm has its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada and was incorporated in 2008, on August 28th. Prior to its name change, the firm was known as in Harvest One Cannabis Inc. It operates as part of the drug manufacturers-specialty and generic industry, under the healthcare sector. The firm serves consumers around the globe.

The company is focused on helping people take control of their health with alternative wellness solutions. Its subsidiaries include Delivra Corp. (Delivra) and Dream Water Global (Dream Water).

The enterprise’s portfolio features brands like LivRelief, Infused Topicals and Dream Water. Its LivRelief brand provides relief for conditions like nerve pain, joint and muscle pain, varicose veins, wound healing and sports performance. Its Dream Water brand provides sleep aids in a range of formats and formulations. Dream Water produces convenient, travel-friendly, single-serving 2.5oz liquid sleep shots, sleep powder packets that consumers can take with or without water and gummies. Infused topicals offers the first topicals sold in the Canadian medical cannabis market. The enterprise’s products are available at retail locations like BC Cannabis Stores, Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, Ontario Cannabis Store, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

The firm recently released encouraging results, which show a 20% increase in its net revenues. It remains focused on growing its revenues and profitability across multiple markets. This may in turn positively influence returns for its shareholders.

Delivra Health Brands (DHBUF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.01258, up 0.64%, on 1,500 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 51,293 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0096/$0.026766.

Omai Gold Mines (OMGGF)

We reported earlier on Omai Gold Mines (OMGGF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Omai Gold Mines Corp. (OTCQB: OMGGF) (CVE: OMG) (FRA: 0N2) is a mineral exploration and development firm focused on exploring for and evaluating mineral assets.

The firm has its headquarters in Toronto, Canada and was incorporated in 1962, on March 22nd. It operates as part of the gold industry, under the basic materials sector. The firm primarily serves consumers in Canada.

The enterprise, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avalon Gold Exploration Inc., holds a 100% interest in the Omai Prospecting License and a 100% interest in the adjoining Eastern Flats Mining Permits. It is focused on the exploration of the past producing Omai Gold Mine in the Potaro Mining District of Guyana (South America). The Omai property has two open pits: the Fennell pit and the Wenot pit. It is located 165km south-southwest of the capital city of Georgetown, Guyana. An NI 43-101 Resource Estimate in December 2022 of 1,907,600 ounces of gold (indicated) averaging 2.07 g/t Au and 1,777,600 ounces of gold (inferred) averaging 2.10 g/t Au, is contained within the orogenic shear-hosted Wenot deposit and the adjacent Gilt Creek intrusion-hosted deposit. The enterprise also has a 100% ownership interest in the Grenfell Gold property in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The Omai property produced 3.8 million ounces of gold between 1993-2005 when the gold price was approximately $400/oz.

The company, whose latest update highlights excellent drill results from its Omai gold project in Guyana, remains focused on advancing exploration efforts at its projects and creating value for its shareholders.

Omai Gold Mines (OMGGF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.0329, off by 6.7989%, on 154,500 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 984 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.02325/$0.07.

Spirent Communications (SPNUF)

We reported earlier on Spirent Communications (SPNUF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Spirent Communications Plc (OTC: SPNUF) (OTC: SPMYY) (LON: SPT) (FRA: BW8) is a company focused on providing automated test and assurance solutions.

The firm has its headquarters in Crawley, the United Kingdom and was incorporated in 1936 by Jack Bowthorpe. Prior to its name change in May 2006, the firm was known as Spirent Plc. It operates as part of the software-infrastructure industry, under the technology sector. The firm serves consumers in Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

The company operates through the Lifecycle Service Assurance and Networks & Security segments. The Lifecycle Service Assurance segment offers testing solutions for 5G mobile core networks, and cellular and Wi-Fi devices in the lab, as well as live solutions. On the other hand, the Networks & Security segment develops test methodologies, tools, and services for virtualized networks, cloud, and proactive security validation. Its portfolio of products and services addresses the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, such as 5G, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), cloud, autonomous vehicles, and others. The company’s products and services cover testing needs beginning with lab validation of new technology and extending to acceptance and benchmarking in live networks. It caters to the transportation, defense, government, healthcare, aerospace and automotive, among other industries.

The firm recently entered into a collaboration agreement with Cadence to bring advanced chipset testing to pre-silicon verification. This move may open it up to new growth and investment opportunities and create new avenues to generate revenues. This is in addition to generating returns for its shareholders.

Spirent Communications (SPNUF), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.1382, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2,447 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.10/$3.30.

Winsome Resources (WRSLF)

We reported earlier on Winsome Resources (WRSLF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Winsome Resources Ltd (OTCQB: WRSLF) (ASX: WR1) (FRA: 4XJ) is an exploration and development firm focused on exploring for and developing lithium properties in Canada.

The firm has its headquarters in West Perth, Australia and was incorporated in 2021. It operates as part of the other industrial metals and mining industry, under the basic materials sector. The firm serves consumers in Canada.

The company's projects include Cancet, Sirmac-Clappier, Adina, Mazarac and Decelles. Its flagship project, the Cancet project, is 100% owned and located roughly 155km East of Radisson within a geological setting with a mineralized spodumene bearing pegmatite. This project is made up of more than 395 claims which cover a total area in excess of 20,000 hectares. It also owns 100% of the Sirmac-Clappier project, which includes over 39 claims for a total area of 1,931 ha while the Adina Project is located about 350km east of Radisson and approximately 80km southeast of La Grande 4 in the northwest of the province of Quebec, Canada. The company also has option agreements to acquire approximately 669 claims that total 385km2 in Decelles and a further 259 claims that total 149km2 at Mazerac, also located near the Quebec mining town of Val-dOr.

The company remains committed to unlocking the full potential of lithium and meeting the growing global demand for this highly prized battery metal. This may allow the company to occupy a larger share of the market and positively influence revenues into the firm as well as shareholder value.

Winsome Resources (WRSLF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.9094, up 6.9882%, on 800 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 392,098 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.6675/$1.75.

Mind Medicine Inc. (MNMD)

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Supporters of a campaign to legalize psychedelics in Massachusetts believe they have gathered enough signatures to compel legislators to consider their initiative. If this is not successful, the group plans to put the psychedelics legalization measure on next year’s ballot.

This move comes less than two months after the group, called Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, started its petition. The campaign, which is backed by New Approach, has revealed that it has verified more than 75,000 signatures from registered voters in the state. This milestone comes weeks after activists decided to pursue one of the pair of psychedelic initiatives the office of the state’s attorney general cleared in September.

The campaign chose the measure that would provide adults with an option to cultivate psychedelics at home. The measure in question, titled the Natural Psychedelic Substances Act, would also establish a regulatory framework for supervised and lawful access to psychedelics at approved facilities.

While the measure’s passage would also legalize the gifting and possession of psychedelics such as ayahuasca and psilocybin, it would not allow for commercial retail sales of the substances.

Under the resolution, individuals aged 21 years and older would be allowed to legally share psychedelics of certain amounts, including a gram of psilocybin, 18 grams of nonpeyote mescaline, a gram of DMT, a gram of psilocin and 30 grams of ibogaine.

Additionally, a psychedelic substances advisory board would be created to conduct research on and make recommendations to the Cannabis Control Commission about issues such as facilitator training, public health, regulations, traditional use of psychedelics, affordable and equitable access, and future regulations, which could include potential additions to the list of legal substances. Furthermore, psychedelics bought at approved facilities would have a 15% excise tax imposed on them.

During an interview last week, New Approach spokesperson Jared Moffat revealed that the campaign had suspended signature collection for the time being to allow for easier verification of the petitions submitted. If it’s confirmed that enough signatures have been gathered, the next step will be to submit them to the office of the secretary of state before Dec. 6, 2023. Following formal verification by state officials, the initiative will be forwarded to legislators who will decide on whether to propose a substitute, enact the reform or decline to act.

If legislators choose not to legalize psychedelic substances by May 1, 2024, activists will have until July 3, 2024, to turn in about 12,500 additional signatures that will allow the measure to be included on the November 2024 ballot.

These advocacy efforts are no doubt leveraging the scientific data coming from numerous psychedelics startups such as Mind Medicine Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED) (DE: MMQ) regarding the therapeutic potential of various psychedelic substances.

Mind Medicine Inc. (MNMD), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.7, up 8.4337%, on 440,482 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 542,981 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.12/$5.01.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (SOLO)

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Scientists from the University of Maryland have discovered a novel battery design that could increase EV battery density while reducing the risk of electric vehicle fires. Although the research team will have to address various cost and design issues before scaling up the technology, they have tentative plans to roll the new batteries out commercially by 2026.

While lithium-ion batteries have proven their power capability in consumer electronics such as mobile phones and laptops, applying them to electric cars has presented several challenges. This includes limited capacity, which limits overall range and negatively impacts EV adoption, and a risk of battery fires.

Lithium-ion EV batteries tend to be safe to use, but they are susceptible to a chemical reaction called thermal runaway, which causes them to overheat. Faults in an EV battery can trigger thermal runaway and result in spontaneous combustion or explosions. These fires are incredibly difficult to put out.

Electric vehicle fires require significantly more water to extinguish and the intense heat, chemical fumes and toxic gases they produce put firefighters at risk. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, first responders are susceptible to safety risks such as toxic gas exposure and electric shock from burning electric vehicle batteries.

University of Maryland researchers have pioneered a technology that could mitigate the battery failures contributing to thermal runaway, reducing the risk of battery fires and making EVs safer. The researchers developed a method that suppressed the growth of dendrites, metallic projections that accumulate on the lithium surface and form branch-like structures within the battery.

In the long-term, dendrites can result in short circuits and cause catastrophic failures in EV batteries. Professor Chunshng Wang from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and his team created a battery “interlayer” that stopped the formation of dendrites and significantly reduced the risk of thermal runaway.

Solid-state batteries, which use a solid electrolyte rather than the usual liquid electrolytes could mitigate the fire risks associated with liquid electrolyte batteries, but Wang notes that bypassing their limitations would be laborious. The batteries aren’t as energy dense as liquid-electrolyte batteries; they also have a lower power output, are expensive to produce, and have technical issues such as high internal resistance.

Wang’s team came up with the idea of redesigned battery interlayers that could prevent dendrite formation and cut thermal runaway at the root. The new design comprises a fluorine-rich interlayer that stabilizes the cathode and suppresses lithium dendrite growth. Battery manufacturer Solid Power plans to launch trials for the new battery technology in anticipation of potential commercialization by 2026.

If the trials are successful, it may not be long before EV makers such as ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLO) equip their upcoming models with these superior batteries.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (SOLO), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.396, up 4.4855%, on 477,904 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 958,560 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.36/$1.445.

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)

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This year, the demand for copper in India has risen to 1522 KT, according to a study by the International Copper Association India. This represents a more than a 200 KT increase from the figures recorded in 2022.

The report noted that for the past two years, the red metal’s demand has seen double-digit growth. This comes after a drop was recorded in 2021 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The increase in demand is linked to increased consumer spending in a range of sectors, including renewable energy, building construction, electric-mobility, power transmission and distribution, industrial applications, white goods, railways and metros. The increase has also been associated with policy reforms, both in private- and public-sector investments.

The transportation sector, which encompasses railways, automobiles and metros, has recorded a 34% increase in demand for copper. This uptick is credited to expanded rapid transportation, the modernization and electrification of railways, and a more than 20% growth in automobile sales.

Demand for the red metal in the construction sector has also risen by 11%, with experts attributing the increase to the greater use of copper in middle-income and premium housing. The Production-Linked Incentive scheme by the Indian government has also encouraged investments into industrial sectors, which has in turn boosted the demand for copper.

In addition, the consumer durables sector has seen significant growth, originating from the pent-up demand of the 2021–2022 financial years as a result of the pandemic. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, PCs and mobile phones as well as products such as room air conditioners have recorded increases in demand, likely influenced by rising disposable incomes.

Furthermore, a 22% surge in the use of secondary copper (direct melt) and a 180% rise in net imports of refined copper has been recorded.

The International Copper Association’s managing director Mayur Karmarkar stated that copper demand in the country was driven by infrastructure development and economic growth. He added that the government’s classifying copper as a critical metal and projections showing that urbanization could increase from 36% to 43% by 2035 would lead to sustained demand.

Karmarkar also discussed the role of copper in green-energy solutions, stating that the metal helped decrease up to two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions globally.  Experts believe that using a ton of copper in clean-energy technologies can mitigate between 100 to 3,750 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. This, Karmarkar noted, positioned the red metal as an energy efficient and economic metal.

To meet the increasing demand, the production of refined copper (cathode) has risen to 563 KT this year from the 485 KT recorded last year. This growing demand for Copper in India is likely being watched by major copper producers such as Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE: SCCO) because it could result in bigger orders for copper for other markets.

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), closed Thursday's trading session at $73.86, up 2.7117%, on 1,045,605 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 829,164 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $46.645/$87.59.

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CURLF)

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Scientists from the American Chemical Society have identified previously undiscovered cannabis compounds that they say are actually responsible for marijuana’s unique flavors. For the longest time, the conventional knowledge has been that chemical compounds called terpenes create the distinctive aromas of different cannabis strains. Marijuana is estimated to contain close to 400 terpenes, but researchers have discovered only around 200 and studied more than a dozen.

Outside of the cannabis plant, there are more than 20,000 known terpenes, which create the unique flavors and aromas of flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. As such, the assumption was that terpenes were also responsible for the aromas produced by various marijuana strains. However, the recent American Chemical Society study challenged conventional knowledge through the discovery of previously unknown compounds and raised questions surrounding the true source of marijuana’s varied and unique flavors.

The study involved a research team from cannabis testing and extraction companies. The researchers wrote that the role of terpenes in cannabis aroma variety seemed to be blown out of proportion. Terpenes account for an estimated 1% to 4% of a cured cannabis flower’s total mass, the researchers said, and while the terpenes contribute to the plant’s overall smell, they don’t play a major role in creating the “peculiar aromatic attributes” of different marijuana varieties.

According to the researchers, most of the aromatic information for various cannabis strains comes from flavorants, a group of chemicals encompasses compounds, including alcohol and esters. The researchers say they discovered various “nonterpenoid compounds” upon analyzing 31 samples of ice hash rosin.

They specifically noted a novel group of tropical volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that significantly contribute to the strong aroma of tropical fruits such as citrus as well as a highly aromatic compound called skatole (3-methylindole). Flavorants are also largely responsible for exotic scents in Gelato, Skittles, Runts and Apple Fritters.

TJ Martin, the research & development VC of Abstrax, an extraction company, says the research team found a clear connection between previously undiscovered cannabis compounds and the plant’s notoriously pungent aromas. The team found that although terpenes played a role in producing marijuana aromas, they weren’t essential in the differentiation of aromas in various cannabis strains.

Terpenes are often used to differentiate different cannabis varieties, but Abstrax CEO and cofounder Max Coby notes that this often results in inaccurate classifications. Max says the research team’s discovery will play a significant role in the validation of marijuana authenticity as well as the accurate classification of different marijuana varieties.

It wouldn’t be surprising if major marijuana companies such as Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) provide the detailed flavoring profiles of their future products in order to differentiate their offerings from other products on the market.

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CURLF), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.97, up 7.2202%, on 417,063 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 59,421 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.19/$7.90.

Viomi Technology Co. Ltd. (VIOT)

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Viomi Technology (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading IoT@Home technology company in China, has approved an extension of its existing share repurchase plan for 12 months. This announcement is part of the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. According to the announcement, the board of directors approved the extension, allowing the company to repurchase up to $10 million worth of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) from Oct. 25, 2022, to Oct. 24, 2024. “From the launch of the share repurchase plan to the date of this press release, the company in aggregate purchased approximately $415,289 worth of its ADSs in the open market pursuant to its share repurchase plan,” stated the press release. “The company expects to fund the repurchases under the share repurchase plan with its existing cash balance.”

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/iQezy

About Viomi Technology Co. Ltd.

Viomi Technology has a mission to redefine the future home via the concept of IoT@Home. Viomi has developed a unique IoT@Home platform consisting of an ecosystem of innovative IoT-enabled smart-home products, together with a suite of complementary consumable products and value-added businesses. This platform provides an attractive entry point into the consumer home, enabling consumers to intelligently interact with a broad portfolio of IoT products in an intuitive and human-like manner to make daily life more convenient, efficient and enjoyable, while allowing Viomi to grow its household user base and capture various additional scenario-driven consumption events in the home environment. For more information, visit the company website at http://IR.Viomi.com.

Viomi Technology Co. Ltd. (VIOT), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.02, up 5.3719%, on 169,573 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2.433M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.71/$1.60.

Cronos Group Inc. (CRON)

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According to recent city data, Denver has reached a new cannabis milestone: since 2010, tax income from recreational and medical cannabis has exceeded $500 million. While Colorado celebrates exceeding $15 billion in cannabis sales since legalization, Denver’s report highlights the substantial tax dollars generated locally, supporting various public programs and services.

For more than a decade, Denver has added an impressive $501,538,144 to its coffers through marijuana tax revenue. The city has already collected around $33 million in marijuana taxes this year alone.

The revenue stems from various sources, including medical and retail marijuana sales tax, affordable housing tax, retail special tax, state share-back and cannabis business licensing fees. These revenues can be attributed to approximately $5.7 billion in cannabis sales since 2010, with the figure for 2023 standing at just more than $300 million as of August 2023.

Consequently, Denver has played a significant role in Colorado’s broader cannabis economy, which has earned more than $2.5 billion in taxes since recreational cannabis legalization in 2014.

According to city officials, Denver has used $61.7 million of its marijuana revenue to fund affordable housing, $30 million for services for the homeless, $27 million for education, $10 million for investments in small businesses and $4 million to address the opioid crisis.

Colorado became the first state to begin selling recreational marijuana after voters approved a legalization issue on the ballot in 2012. Sales reached a peak of more than $2.2 billion in 2021, but since then, sales have decreased, essentially leveling off during the last two years. Denver’s experience has also been consistent with that general trend.

A different Denver analysis released earlier this year showed that the city’s marijuana laws have significantly shrunk the extent of the black market, with law enforcement in 2022 processing a record low quantity of illegal cannabis.

Meanwhile, Governor Jared Polis, a vocal advocate for legalization, has been working to strengthen the existing cannabis industry while advocating for federal reforms. He recently commended President Joe Biden for his administration’s recommendation to reschedule cannabis but emphasized the need for further action to address concerns related to federal enforcement, marijuana banking, immigration and criminal justice reform.

In May, the governor approved legislation establishing restrictions for substances such as ayahuasca and psilocybin. Since then, he has called on lawmakers to take action to enable him to grant mass pardons for individuals with past convictions related to psychedelics. In June, Polis also ratified a bill authorizing the sale of marijuana online. The change became operative in August of this year. Additionally, he has supported legislation that will strengthen the state’s restrictions against marijuana use for working professionals, essentially codifying an executive order he made the previous year.

These benefits that the city of Denver is enjoying are being replicated in some form in other jurisdictions and countries where licensed marijuana companies such as Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) have been given leeway to serve customers interested in cannabis for recreational or medical use.

Cronos Group Inc. (CRON), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.83, up 5.1724%, on 1,077,424 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 290 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.64/$3.616.

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Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI).

Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI), a multi-strategy operating company offering traditional investors an entry point to the future of digital securities, was featured in the latest episode of the Bell2Bell Podcast, a part of IBN's sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels. Diamond Lake's CEO Brian J. Esposito joined the program to discuss DLMI's business model, operating markets and leadership team. "The best way I can describe what we're building here at DLMI is an old-school General Electric/Berkshire Hathaway approach where we're going to have an umbrella holding company of all of these wonderful subsidiaries across multiple industries," Esposito said. "Think of us as an industry-agnostic holding umbrella company with wonderful entities that we build, start or acquire. The idea is strong, consistent earnings; shareholder value; and sharing those earnings with our shareholders through strong, consistent dividend distribution. I'm a strong believer that this is what's needed in the market… I'm proud to be here as the CEO since late August. I'm proud of the accomplishments that we've achieved over the past few months, and the global support that we have is quite exceptional."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/yZEI7

Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI) is a multi-strategy operating company offering traditional investors an entry point to the future of digital securities. The company’s goal, through its established M&A roadmap, is to responsibly innovate and develop promising businesses that are likely to benefit from the ongoing shift toward digital assets. Through this approach, Diamond Lake Minerals provides traditional investors an opportunity to gain exposure to the emergence of regulated digital securities through a more familiar investment vehicle – the purchase of stock.

Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Diamond Lake Minerals is positioning itself as a leader in the digital asset and security token space. The company’s mission is to bring back to the public markets timeless business principles focused on healthy, sustainable growth and strong earnings with a goal of creating value for stakeholders in the modern digital world.

Diamond Lake Minerals believes the future of financial markets is set to be revolutionized by tokenization. Tokenization refers to the use of digital assets that can be traded via protocols with instantaneous settlement and reduced fees, eliminating the need for traditional clearing or settlement processes. Beyond efficiency, the emerging landscape emphasizes transparency, liquidity and security in asset management and investment.

With the backing of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises and its 20+ years of experience, Diamond Lake Minerals has access to the expertise of 110+ companies and 200+ joint ventures, along with knowledge spanning 25+ industries. The company is creating a vertically integrated ecosystem that encompasses various high-growth sectors. This integration aims to maximize operational efficiencies and profitability across all business units.

Products & Services Portfolio

Diamond Lake Minerals, guided by its strategic partnerships and future roadmap, envisions a diverse portfolio across multiple industries, as shown in the overview below. The company is poised to redefine the conglomerate model for the 21st century, with a focus on vertical integration, digital securities and sustainable growth.

Its target market segments include:

  • Fashion: DLMI seeks stakes in brands blending timeless aesthetics with tech influences.
  • Beauty: DLMI eyes partnerships with innovators elevating beauty through sustainable practices.
  • Real Estate: DLMI aims for interests in ventures modernizing property transactions via blockchain.
  • Hospitality: DLMI’s vision includes associations with enterprises enhancing guest experiences via tech integration.
  • Liquor: DLMI aspires to collaborate with unique distillers merging tradition and innovation.
  • IoT: DLMI intends to invest in solutions seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds.
  • Wireless: DLMI envisions stakes in wireless tech optimizing global communication.
  • Technology: DLMI plans to back pioneers driving the next tech revolution.
  • Maritime: DLMI seeks partnerships in maritime solutions emphasizing green initiatives.
  • Aviation: DLMI’s strategy includes holdings in aviation innovators focusing on efficiency.
  • Aerospace: DLMI aims to support ventures pushing boundaries in space exploration.
  • Education: DLMI collaborates with platforms revolutionizing learning through tech.
  • Charity: DLMI eyes alliances with charitable entities leveraging transparency via blockchain.
  • Healthcare: DLMI foresees investments in healthcare tech personalizing patient care.
  • TV: DLMI intends stakes in TV platforms innovating content delivery.
  • Film: DLMI aspires to support filmmakers merging storytelling with immersive tech.
  • Music: DLMI plans interests in music ventures amplifying artists through digital platforms.
  • Entertainment: DLMI targets stakes in platforms redefining entertainment paradigms.
  • IP: DLMI envisions collaborations safeguarding intellectual properties via tech solutions.
  • Data Management: DLMI seeks ventures optimizing data utilization and insights.
  • Data Storage: DLMI’s roadmap includes alliances with secure data storage solutions.
  • Streaming: DLMI intends to back streaming platforms prioritizing user experience.
  • Real World Assets: DLMI eyes investments translating tangible assets into digital value.
  • Gold & Silver: DLMI aims for stakes in platforms digitizing precious metal trading.
  • Sports: DLMI envisions collaborations enhancing sports experiences via tech integration.
  • Sports Technology: DLMI seeks ventures revolutionizing athlete performance and fan engagement.
  • Water: DLMI plans to back solutions ensuring water sustainability and accessibility.
  • Water Treatment: DLMI targets investments in eco-friendly water purification technologies.
  • Animation: DLMI eyes stakes in animation houses blending art with cutting-edge tech.
  • Studio Production: DLMI’s vision includes support for studios transforming content creation.
  • Consumer Products: DLMI seeks partnerships with brands prioritizing consumer-centric innovations.
  • Collectables: DLMI envisions collaborations with platforms digitizing unique collectibles.
  • Digital Assets: DLMI aims to invest in ventures maximizing the potential of digital ownership.
  • Web3: DLMI aspires to back pioneers ushering in the decentralized web era.
  • Identity Management: DLMI eyes solutions prioritizing user identity security in the digital space.
  • Media & Journalists: DLMI seeks alliances promoting unbiased reporting and content democratization.
  • Metaverse: DLMI envisions stakes in ventures crafting immersive virtual universes.
  • Space Economy: DLMI targets investments in ventures monetizing space exploration.
  • Modular Homes: DLMI plans interests in solutions revolutionizing home construction.
  • Financial Technology: DLMI seeks partnerships modernizing financial transactions.
  • Gaming: DLMI aims to back game developers enhancing user immersion.
  • Travel: DLMI eyes collaborations transforming travel experiences through tech.
  • Health & Wellness: DLMI’s strategy includes investments in holistic health tech solutions.
  • Augmented Reality: DLMI envisions stakes in AR platforms blurring reality and digital.
  • AI: DLMI seeks to support AI innovations humanizing tech interactions.
  • Esports: DLMI targets investments in platforms amplifying esports experiences.
  • Construction: DLMI plans to back ventures modernizing construction practices.
  • Virtual Reality: DLMI intends stakes in VR platforms offering alternate realities.
  • Retail Tech: DLMI envisions collaborations digitizing retail experiences.
  • Biotechnology: DLMI seeks ventures pushing boundaries in biotech innovations.

Market Opportunity

According to Diamond Lake Minerals’ business plan executive summary, the market for digital securities is projected to grow from $10 billion in 2022 to $1 trillion by 2028, a CAGR of 45% for the forecast period.

The global blockchain market value is expected to grow from an estimated $3 billion in 2020 to $39.7 billion by 2025, marking a CAGR of 67.3% for the period. Valued at $2.28 billion in 2021, the Security Token Offerings market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19%. This growth is expected to be driven by the rising adoption of tokenization and the increasing prominence of STOs, especially in North America.

In addition, the global investment management market is projected to grow from a value of $100 trillion in 2020 to $178 trillion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.2% over the period.

Management Team

Brian J. Esposito is CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals. As founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises LLC, he brings over 20 years of diverse experience in sectors like manufacturing, technology, music and real estate, and is known for his global executive networking and balance sheet optimization skills.

Michael Reynolds is President and Director of Diamond Lake Minerals. With 35 years in private finance and M&A, he has been instrumental in growing companies like Herbalife through reverse acquisition, as well as elevating JB Oxford to $120 million in revenue. His expertise in operational management and business development ensures professional solutions for clients’ business interests.

Jon Karas is DLMI’s senior transaction and investment executive. As the CEO and co-founder of Akon Legacy Ventures, he structured, negotiated and closed numerous transactions focused on innovation and social impact in smart cities, blockchain, agriculture, mining and technology. He co-founded and led multiple companies in media and entertainment and was the driving force behind the development, financing and production of a broad range of film and television content.

Advisory Board

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital and Chairman of SALT, brings to Diamond Lake Minerals unparalleled expertise in finance, technology and business strategy. He is expected to be instrumental in shaping DLMI’s strategic direction as the company continues to redefine the future of traditional and digital securities.

Larry Namer, Founder of E! Entertainment TV and President of Metan Global, boasts a remarkable career spanning more than half a century. He is an esteemed veteran of the entertainment industry, renowned for his influential contributions to cable television, live events, music and new media. He also leads LJN Media, a consulting firm known for its cross-industry expertise in technology, business and finance.

Andrew Fromm is a seasoned CEO and consultant with a focus on music publishing. He is known for his expertise in asset sales, songwriting and artist development. His extensive network extends beyond the music industry, showcasing his versatility and authority in the field.

Brandon Fugal is the Chairman of Colliers International in Utah and a former EY Entrepreneur of the Year. He has co-founded multiple ventures, including Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors, Cypher, Axcend and Texas Growth Fund, and he is a recognized authority in real estate and entrepreneurship.

Michael Malik Sr. is a Detroit-based entrepreneur with a $750 million net worth, known for his pivotal role in legalizing gambling and developing major casino projects across the U.S., including Detroit’s MotorCity Casino and various Native American gaming ventures. He brings to Diamond Lake Minerals a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the gaming, sporting and entertainment industries spanning over five decades.

Raul Leal is an experienced CEO in the hospitality sector, known for his visionary leadership at SH Hotels & Resorts and former role at Virgin Hotels, where he secured over $500 million in funding and revolutionized guest experiences.

Agnes Budzyn, an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of Bluedge Ventures, brings to the company a rich history in traditional finance and blockchain technology, serving on various global boards and committees. She has been recognized by the World Economic Forum and numerous institutions for her expertise and contributions to bridging legacy finance with emerging digital asset infrastructure.

Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI), closed Thursday's trading session at $3.25, up 8.3333%, on 500 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2.735M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.35/$3.50.

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS).

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D-Wave's suite of services is backed by two decades of quantum technology development and over ten years of customer feedback, which have been incorporated to create the industry's first quantum computer designed for commercial business applications

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers, recently announced that it is working with Satispay, the leading Italian fintech unicorn revolutionizing mobile payments, to build a quantum-hybrid application designed to optimize customer rewards initiatives (https://ibn.fm/u15OM).

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services focused on delivering customer value via practical quantum applications for problems such as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, fault detection and financial modeling. As the only provider building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, the company is unlocking commercial use cases in optimization today, while building the technologies that will enable new solutions tomorrow.

D-Wave is a pioneer in quantum computing, with a history of delivering the world’s first commercial quantum computer; the first real-time quantum cloud service; countless hardware and software product and research milestones; and the planned first cross-platform quantum solution which will deliver both annealing and gate-model quantum computers to customers via an integrated platform. Its current commercial product offerings include: Advantage™ (fifth generation quantum computer), Leap™ (quantum cloud service), Launch™ (quantum computing onboarding service) and Ocean™ (full suite of open-source programming tools).

D-Wave’s relentless pursuit of practical quantum computing has resulted in the technology being used today by some of the world’s most advanced enterprises – more than 25 of the Forbes Global 2000 use D-Wave.

D-Wave’s commercial customers include blue-chip industry leaders like Volkswagen, Accenture, BBVA, NEC Corporation, Save-On-Foods, DENSO and Lockheed Martin. The company boasts an extensive IP portfolio featuring more than 200 issued U.S. patents and over 100 peer-reviewed papers published in leading scientific journals.

Founded in 1999, D-Wave is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. With headquarters and the Quantum Engineering Center of Excellence based near Vancouver, Canada, D-Wave’s U.S. operations are based in Palo Alto, California.

Advantage™ Quantum Computer

 

With the Advantage™ Quantum Computer, D-Wave has incorporated two decades of experience and over 10 years of customer feedback to create the first and only quantum computer designed for business. The platform features a new processor architecture with over 5,000 qubits and 15-way qubit connectivity. This is 2.5x more connections and more than double the number of qubits than the company’s previous generation quantum computer.

D-Wave’s quantum computers, first located in its facilities in British Columbia, have been available to North American users through its Leap™ quantum cloud service since 2018. It has since introduced new Advantage systems in Julich, Germany, and most recently, Marina Del Rey, California, which marked the availability of the first Advantage quantum computer physically located in the United States.

That new deployment is part of the USC-Lockheed Martin Quantum Computing Center (QCC) hosted at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the University of Southern California’s prestigious Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and D-Wave announced that the U.S.-based system is available for use in Amazon 2racket, expanding the number to three different D-Wave quantum systems available to AWS users.

Leap Quantum Cloud Service

 

D-Wave’s customers interface with its systems through the Leap™ quantum cloud service. Leap delivers immediate, real-time access to the company’s Advantage quantum computer and quantum hybrid solver service, all with enterprise-class performance and scalability.

Leap allows developers proficient in Python to get started building and running quantum applications. Through a seamless and secure cloud-based connection, users can easily start solving complex problems of up to 1 million variables and 100,000 constraints.

Using Leap, D-Wave customers have developed quantum hybrid applications for use cases in manufacturing, logistics, financial services, life sciences, materials science, retail and transportation. By eliminating the need to wait hours, days or weeks to get good answers to a broad array of problems, D-Wave is helping businesses move forward.

D-Wave Launch

D-Wave Launch™ is the company’s onboarding platform aimed at helping businesses easily start their quantum journey. Through this program, D-Wave’s team of experts and partners aid enterprises in identifying best use cases for quantum and work with them to develop a proof of concept and production pilot.

From there, the team coordinates with customers to get their hybrid quantum applications up and running, providing ongoing Leap quantum cloud access to ensure the application is operating smoothly and delivering real business value.

Target Verticals

While the potential applications for quantum computing are effectively limitless, D-Wave has identified a number of industry verticals as key areas of focus for its quantum architecture, providing case studies for each. These include:

  • Manufacturing – D-Wave worked with Volkswagen to identify a commercial optimization application, the binary paint shop problem, which was run on D-Wave’s hybrid solver service. The solver outperformed four purely classical methods on problem sizes at commercial scale (N=3,000). In a separate project, similar inputs were tested using a leading ion trap system, which failed to find any commercial solution.
  • Life Sciences – Menten AI makes use of D-Wave quantum computing to assist in the design of novel therapeutic peptides—short strings of amino acids that can act as potent drugs. With the rise of COVID-19, D-Wave’s Advantage system made it possible to identify molecules that might be especially well-suited for binding and inhibiting the related spike protein, producing several promising peptide designs.
  • Finance – Multiverse Computing, a leader in developing quantum solutions for the financial sector, leveraged D-Wave’s hybrid solver service in a collaboration with BBVA, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Multiverse demonstrated management strategies that far exceeded the granularity of traditional returns in a fraction of the time, helping BBVA identify a low-risk portfolio for investment.

Market Opportunity

The quantum computing total addressable market is projected to grow between $450 billion and $850 billion over the next 15 to 30 years, with between $5 billion and $10 billion of anticipated TAM growth coming in the next three to five years, according to Boston Consulting Group. Driving factors behind this growth include rising investments in quantum computing tech by governments and an increasing number of commercial use-cases.

Forward-thinking organizations see quantum as an opportunity to move ahead of the competition. From finding efficiencies and reducing waste to decreasing time to solution and solving problems abandoned due to complexity, the business value is real. According to data from 451 Research, 40% of large enterprises are already experimenting with quantum computing.

D-Wave is strategically positioned – in an industry with significant barriers to entry – as evident by a decades-long track record serving a roster of blue-chip customers. The company is singularly focused on helping its customers achieve clear value by leveraging quantum computing in practical business applications. With a full stack of systems, software, developer tools and services, D-Wave is working to enable enterprises, governments, developers and researchers to access the power of quantum computing, thereby providing an intriguing opportunity for prospective investors.

D-Wave’s current investor base includes PSP Investments, Goldman Sachs, BDC Capital, NEC Corporation, Aegis Group Partners and In-Q-Tel.

Leadership Team

Dr. Alan Baratz has served as the CEO of D-Wave since 2020. Previously, as Executive Vice President of R&D and Chief Product Officer, he drove the development, delivery, and support of all of D-Wave’s products, technologies, and applications. Dr. Baratz has over 25 years of experience in product development and bringing new products to market at leading technology companies and software startups. As the first president of JavaSoft at Sun Microsystems, he oversaw the growth and adoption of the Java platform from its infancy to a robust platform supporting mission-critical applications in nearly 80 percent of Fortune 1000 companies. He has also held executive positions at Symphony, Avaya, Cisco, and IBM. Dr. Baratz holds a doctorate in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

John Markovich is the company’s CFO. He brings to D-Wave over three decades of experience working with rapidly growing private and public technology companies across all stages of development. Mr. Markovich has directed the finance, accounting, tax, treasury, M&A, legal, operations, customer service, IR, HR, and IT functions for companies ranging from privately held pre-revenue startups to an NYSE-listed Fortune 500 multi-national company with over $1.2 billion in annual revenue. During his career, he has negotiated and closed over 150 debt, equity, M&A, and joint venture transactions exceeding $2.5 billion in value; over a dozen private placements; nearly a dozen M&A transactions; and several international joint ventures. Mr. Markovich holds a BS in Business from Miami University and an MBA from the Michigan State Graduate School of Business.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.9701, up 20.3001%, on 3,961,931 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.50/$.

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Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI).

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Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI) is a biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative immunotherapeutic products primarily for the treatment of infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

In collaboration with the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences (MPG) and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), both in Germany, Scinai is developing a pipeline of innovative nanosized antibody (NanoAb) therapies addressing diseases underserved by current treatments and with large and growing markets, such as COVID-19, asthma and psoriasis.

NanoAbs, also known as VHH-antibodies or Nanobodies, are alpaca-derived nanosized antibodies that exhibit multiple significant competitive advantages over existing antibody therapies, including stability at high temperatures, superior binding affinity, more effective and convenient routes of administration and efficient production. Scinai is uniquely positioned to advance nanosized antibody innovation from R&D through commercialization.

The company’s highly experienced and successful pharmaceutical industry leadership team includes former senior executives from Novartis, GSK and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Since its founding, Scinai has executed eight clinical trials, including a seven-country, 12,400-participant Phase 3 trial of a prior influenza vaccine candidate, and it built, owns and operates a 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art GMP biologics manufacturing facility housing its laboratories, production facilities and offices.

Lead Candidate: Inhaled COVID-19 NanoAb

In December 2021, Scinai signed definitive agreements with the Max Planck Society – parent organization of the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences– and the UMG to enter a strategic collaboration for the development and commercialization of innovative COVID-19 NanoAbs.

The company is planning a rapid development path that leverages its expertise and capabilities in biological drug development and manufacturing. Scinai anticipates preclinical proof-of-concept results for an inhaled COVID-19 NanoAb by the end of 2022, with initial Phase 1/2a human clinical trial results expected in 2023.

The intended inhaled mechanism of delivery of Scinai’s COVID-19 NanoAb formulation may serve as a significant differentiator when compared to approved monoclonal antibodies, which are injected. Inhaled delivery has shown to be cheaper, more convenient and likely safer for patients and providers.

NanoAb Pipeline: Psoriasis, Asthma and More

The COVID-19 NanoAb development agreement is part of a broader five-year research collaboration agreement signed in March 2022 covering discovery, development and commercialization of NanoAbs for several other disease indications with large market medical needs, including asthma, psoriasis, macular degeneration and psoriatic arthritis.

Scinai has an exclusive worldwide license for development and commercialization of COVID-19 NanoAbs and exclusive options for similar worldwide licenses for NanoAbs for the above mentioned additional large market disorders currently underserved by approved therapeutic antibodies.

Academic research teams from MPG and UMG have verified strong affinity by the new NanoAbs to their biological target molecules and high thermostability. They have also demonstrated strong neutralization by several NanoAb candidates of their respective target molecules. Neutralization studies of the other NanoAbs are expected to begin later in 2022.

Based on the promising results, Scinai will focus development efforts beginning with the following NanoAbs:

  • NanoAbs targeting IL-17 as drug candidates for the potential treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
  • NanoAbs targeting IL-13 and NanoAbs targeting TSLP as drug candidates for the potential treatment of asthma

These are conditions for which the antibody target is validated by existing treatments and the mechanism of action is well understood. Both represent large medical needs and growing markets. Scinai anticipates preclinical proof-of-concept for at least one of these NanoAbs in 2023. This is in addition to the aforementioned human clinical Phase 1/2a for the inhaled COVID-19 NanoAb therapy, which is also anticipated in 2023.

CDMO Services

While NanoAb pipeline development is Scinai’s core focus, the company also offers its cGMP manufacturing facility, aseptic fill and finish suite, laboratories and experienced professionals for contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services. This offering is designed to keep the Scinai team abreast of the latest industry developments and trends while building experience and generating revenue to support the company’s NanoAb pipeline development.

Market Opportunity

COVID-19 treatment, target of the company’s lead NanoAb therapy candidate, had an estimated market size of $22 billion in 2021.

Future Scinai drug candidates will target conditions with large markets growing at attractive CAGRs.

The global asthma treatment market was valued at $18.08 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $26.01 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period, according to Fortune Business Insights. The research firm predicts that the global psoriasis treatment market will grow from $26.37 billion in 2022 to $47.24 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast period.

Management Team

Amir Reichman is Scinai’s CEO. He previously was Head of Global Vaccines Engineering Core Technologies at GSK Vaccines in Belgium. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Novartis Vaccines’ Global Vaccines Supply Chain Management organization. He was the first employee of NeuroDerm Ltd., a company focused on transdermal drug delivery, and served as Senior Scientist until his departure in 2009. He earned a M.Sc. in Biotechnology Engineering from Ben-Gurion University and an MBA in Finance and Health Care Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Tamar Ben-Yedidia, Ph.D., is Chief Science Officer at Scinai. She has more than 30 years of experience in immunology, with specific expertise in the development of vaccines. She began her career with Biotechnology General Ltd., working on development of a recombinant Hepatitis-B vaccine. She later joined the Weizmann Institute of Science, working on the design of a peptide-based vaccine against several pathogens. She is widely published, with numerous refereed articles and invited reviews in various scientific journals. She received her Ph.D. from the Weizmann Institute.

Elad Mark is COO at Scinai. He has over 15 years of biotechnology industry experience encompassing diverse project stages including feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, commissioning, qualification and process validation. Prior to joining Scinai, he led Novartis’s $800 million investment in a biologics facility in Singapore. With Biopharmax and Antero, both global pharmaceutical engineering companies, he successfully led projects in Israel, China and Singapore. He holds a BSc. in Engineering from the Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering and an MBA from the Open University of Israel.

Uri Ben-Or is CFO at Scinai. He has served as CFO with public life science companies traded on the TASE, OTC and Nasdaq. Ben-Or provides his services to Scinai through CFO Direct, a company he founded and for which he serves as CEO. He served as the VP of Finance of Glycominds, a leading biotechnology company, and as CFO of a spin-off from Telrad Networks. He also served as a Corporate Controller at Menorah Capital Markets and as an Auditor at PWC. He holds a B.A. in Business from the College of Administration, an MBA from Bar-Ilan University, and is a CPA.

Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCNI), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.7, up 2.9412%, on 10,784 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.6194/$11.49.

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InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM).

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs, will be presenting an oral presentation at the 12th World Congress on Itch ("WCI"); the event is scheduled for Nov. 5–7, 2023, in Miami. According to the announcement, the oral presentation is based on an abstract describing the phase 2 clinical study of investigational drug INM-755 cannabinol cream for the treatment of symptoms in patients with rare genetic skin disease called epidermolysis bullosa ("EB"). InMed Pharmaceuticals senior vice president of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Alexandra Mancini will be presenting. The abstract title is "INM-755 Cannabinol Cream Demonstrates Anti-Itch Activity in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa." Mancini's presentation is scheduled to begin at 4:08 p.m. ET on Nov. 7. Designed to evaluate the safety of INM-755 CBN cream, the phase 2 within-patient, double-blind study gathered preliminary evidence of the cream's efficacy in treating symptoms and healing wounds over a 28-day period in patients with EB. The data showed a positive indication of enhanced anti-itch activity for INM-755 cannabinol cream versus the control cream alone. A copy of the poster and other presentation materials will be on the company's website following the event.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/RPnZI

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) is a global leader in the manufacturing and clinical development of rare cannabinoids. InMed is a clinical stage company developing cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates, as well as manufacturing technologies for pharmaceutical-grade rare cannabinoids.

The company is dedicated to delivering new therapeutic alternatives to treat conditions with high unmet medical needs. The company is also developing a proprietary manufacturing technology to produce pharmaceutical-grade rare cannabinoids in the lab and has recently announced an LOI to acquire a leading rare cannabinoid manufacturer.

Research and Technology

There are more than 100 rare cannabinoids found in only trace amounts in the cannabis plant, together making up less than 1% of the plant’s biomass. InMed is initially focused on the therapeutic benefits of cannabinol (CBN) in diseases with high unmet medical need. Preclinical studies of CBN demonstrated an excellent safety profile and showed CBN has potential for therapeutic benefit over other cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).

Evidence suggests there may be great therapeutic potential in rare cannabinoids. Each has a specific chemical structure, and different cannabinoids have been observed to have distinct physiological properties in humans, including therapeutic potential for specific diseases as well as unique safety profiles. CBN is the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in InMed’s two lead programs for dermatological and ocular diseases.

InMed’s most advanced compound, INM-755, is a CBN topical cream under clinical development for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa, a severe genetic skin disorder. To date, INM-755 has been evaluated in two Phase 1 clinical trials in healthy volunteers. InMed has filed Clinical Trial Applications in several countries as part of a global Phase 2 clinical trial of INM-755 (cannabinol) cream in epidermolysis bullosa. Responses from the National Competent Authorities and Ethics Committees are expected throughout the summer of 2021.

InMed is also involved in developing INM-088, an ocular CBN formulation being researched for the treatment of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the developed world. InMed is currently evaluating several formulations to deliver CBN into the eye to address issues of dosing frequency, side effects and treatment penetration. INM-088 is being designed for topical delivery to the eye. This localized delivery results in very little drug being absorbed or migrating into the bloodstream, thus minimizing potential adverse side effects. INM-088 shows promise to reduce intraocular pressure and provide neuroprotection of the eye.

Manufacturing

The limited availability of rare cannabinoids like CBN makes them economically impractical to extract directly from the plant for pharmaceutical use. InMed is developing IntegraSyn, a cannabinoid synthesis manufacturing system to create rare cannabinoids in the lab that are bioidentical to the compounds derived from the cannabis plant. IntegraSyn uses multiple standard pharmaceutical processes and has achieved a cannabinoid yield of 5 grams per liter, surpassing commercial viability and significantly exceeding currently reported industry yields. InMed is now focusing on manufacturing scale-up to larger batch sizes while continuing process optimization, targeting increased cannabinoid yield and further reducing overall cost of goods.

BayMedica Inc. Acquisition

On June 29, 2021, InMed announced it had entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire BayMedica Inc., a private company based in Nevada and California that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of rare cannabinoids.

As noted in the news release, BayMedica is a revenue-stage biotechnology company leveraging its significant expertise in synthetic biology and pharmaceutical chemistry to develop efficient, scalable and proprietary manufacturing approaches to produce high quality, regulatory-compliant rare cannabinoids for consumer applications. BayMedica is currently commercializing the rare cannabinoid CBC (cannabichromene) as a B2B supplier to distributors and manufacturers marketing products in the health and wellness sector. BayMedica is planning additional rare cannabinoid launches for the coming year.

Pursuant to the indicative terms of the LOI, InMed and BayMedica intend to negotiate and enter into a definitive agreement under which InMed would acquire 100% of BayMedica in exchange for 1.6 million InMed common shares to be issued to BayMedica’s equity and convertible debt holders, with any such issued InMed common shares being subject to a six-month contractual hold period.

Market Outlook

There is a rapidly growing demand for rare cannabinoids. However, their low natural concentration makes traditional harvesting of these compounds cost prohibitive. Biosynthesis allows production of rare cannabinoids in the lab that are bioidentical to compounds found in nature, with significantly higher yields which reduce costs. Biosynthesis can produce pharmaceutical-grade, bioidentical, THC-free compounds at a cost that’s 70 to 90 percent less than wholesale prices of naturally harvested rare cannabinoids.

Cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals are expected to overtake the market as rare cannabinoids become less expensive and more available. According to Statista, the value of the consumer market for cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals in the United States is forecast to grow to $25 billion by 2025 and to $50 billion by 2029, with cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals used to treat health conditions including pain, respiratory conditions, autoimmune conditions and more.

Management Team

Eric A. Adams has been CEO and president of InMed since June 2016. He has more than 25 years of experience in establishing corporate entities, capital formation, global market development, mergers and acquisitions, licensing and corporate governance. He previously served as CEO at enGene Inc. Prior to enGene, he held senior positions in global market development with QLT Inc. (Vancouver), Advanced Tissue Sciences Inc. (La Jolla, CA), Abbott Laboratories (Chicago, IL) and Fresenius AG (Germany).

Bruce S. Colwill is InMed’s CFO. He has more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in public and private companies. Prior to InMed, he served as CFO of General Fusion Inc., a private clean energy company. He was also CFO at Entrée Resources Inc., a mineral exploration company, from 2011 to 2016. He has held CFO roles at Neuromed Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Response Biomedical Corp, Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. and Euronet Worldwide Inc.

Alexandra D.J. Mancini is Senior Vice President, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at InMed. She has more than 30 years of global biopharmaceutical research and development experience. She has been an executive with numerous biotech companies, including senior vice president of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at Sirius Genomics; senior vice president of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at INEX Pharmaceuticals; and vice president of Regulatory Affairs at QLT Inc.

Eric C. Hsu is Senior Vice President, Pre-Clinical Research and Development at InMed. He joined InMed with more than 18 years of scientific leadership experience in the field of gene therapy. He has held various positions within enGene Inc., including vice president of Research and vice president of Scientific Affairs and Operations. He received his Doctorate from the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto.

Michael Woudenberg is Vice President, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls at InMed. He has more than 20 years of successful drug development, process engineering, GMP manufacturing and leadership experience. He has held positions with 3M, Cardiome Pharma, Arbutus Biopharma and, most recently, was Managing Director of Phyton Biotech LLC.

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INM), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.4733, up 2.9137%, on 154,526 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.4414/$4.75.

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SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES).

Rat populations have created concerns for centuries because of their potential to be a vector for diseases, their destruction of infrastructure, and their consumption or spoilage of stored food supplies

Arizona-based SenesTech Inc. is now introducing its new Evolve(TM) Soft Bait as a companion to its patented ContraPest(R) liquid product as means of shifting rodent control methods from lethal poisons to preventative birth control formulations, with Evolve(TM) Soft Bait representing a big step into a major new market

The company recently discussed its operation and plans for the near future during a webcast presentation as part of Lytham Partners' Fall 2023 Investor Conference

SenesTech has produced successes during testing at West Coast and East Coast poultry farms, and has achieved new client agreements that extend to the countries of Maldives and South Africa

Rodent control innovator SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) is delivering a new method of administering its unique, patented contraceptive technology that serves as a form of birth control in both male and female rats, making SenesTech's solution to the rat population more readily accessible and appealing to pest management companies as well as consumers who prefer non-liquid baits.

SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES) is the rodent fertility control expert and the inventor of the only EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats. The company’s technology provides an innovative and humane method for managing rat populations.

SenesTech is focused on developing effective solutions that are grounded in science and proven through research, all while providing value to people, communities and the environment. The company’s passion is to create a healthier world by better controlling rat pest populations. This aim is critical, as, if left unchecked, a breeding pair of rats and their descendants can produce up to 15,000 pups after just one year.

The company strives for clean cities, efficient businesses and happy households – with a product that was scientifically designed to be effective without killing rats. SenesTech is committed to the sustainable, humane treatment of animals, improving the quality of all human life and enhancing environmental stewardship through the global application of its effective solution in fertility control technology.

SenesTech is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

ContraPest®

SenesTech’s first product, ContraPest®, applies revolutionary technology to a global challenge that has persisted since the Middle Ages – the proliferation of rats in urban and agricultural settings. ContraPest® targets the reproductive capabilities of Norway and roof rats. As a highly palatable liquid, the formulation promotes sustained consumption, helping to reduce fertility in both male and female rats, bringing populations down and keeping them down.

The company’s flagship offering can be used as part of integrated pest management (IPM) programs – fitting seamlessly into all IPM programs – to help reduce reproduction and magnify the success of these protocols, or as a standalone solution for customers who want to reduce or eliminate the use of lethal rodent control methods.

In multiple, independent field deployments, ContraPest was shown to reduce rat activity over 90% when added to an existing IPM program.

ContraPest® is registered federally as a General Use Product.

Delivery Systems and New Products

In July 2023, SenesTech began to distribute a new delivery system for ContraPest®, the Isolate Bait System™. This new delivery system brings to market a simple design that enables more efficient deployment, incorporates an enhanced formulation of ContraPest® that is expected to provide improved performance of the fertility control bait in the field and is paired with a new bait station that is more space-efficient and economical.

The other delivery systems available for ContraPest include the Ultimate Bait System™, a tank and tray in a larger format for use with more severe infestations, and the Elevate Bait System™, a unique delivery system that targets above ground infestations, as with roof rats.

SenesTech, as of August 2023, is also in the final stages of releasing a soft bait formulation, which provides the unique attributes of proven fertility control in an industry-familiar format demanded by big box retailers, key e-commerce channels and leading industry pest management professionals.

Market Opportunity

According to SenesTech’s figures, rats cause over $27 billion in damage to public and private infrastructure annually in the United States. Rats also destroy 20% of the global stored food supply every year by consuming or contaminating it.

Rats are known to spread at least 35 diseases, globally posing a dangerous risk to public health and safety. Not only does this age-old problem persist despite extensive campaigns to eradicate it, but multiple sources have reported that post-COVID rat populations have boomed.

Poison-based control methods sicken rats, and they typically die slowly. An animal that eats a poisoned rat may also sicken or die. The global rodenticide market is projected to be worth $1.7 billion by 2026.

In one case study, results reported by the customer showed a $5,000 investment in ContraPest® saved more than $500,000 annually in reduced labor, loss and damage.

Management Team

Joel Fruendt is SenesTech’s President and CEO. He has 15 years of executive leadership in the vector and pest control industries as Vice President and General Manager of Clarke Environmental Inc., a leading vector and pest control products and services company. He has extensive expertise in the development and manufacturing of EPA-registered chemical control products, and the commercialization and sale of those products. He received the ‘Smart Leaders’ award from Smart Business Magazine and holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Tom Chesterman is CFO at SenesTech. He has over 20 years of experience as the CFO of public companies in the life science, tech and telecommunications industries. Most recently, he was the Vice President and Treasurer of GCI, a telecommunications company. Previous to that, he was the CFO of life science companies Bio-Rad Laboratories, Aradigm and Bionovo. He has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MBA from the University of California at Davis.

Dan Palasky is Chief Technical Officer at SenesTech. Previously he held the title of Vice President of Research & Development at PLZ Corp., a manufacturer of chemical consumer products, serving as the technical expert for its entire product portfolio. He started his career with Camie-Campbell, Inc., as a chemist in the R&D department. Mr. Palasky received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and his MBA in Project Management from Aspen University.

SenesTech Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.33, up 12.0543%, on 53,953 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.2801/$7.718.

Recent News

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Mullen Automotive Inc. (MULN).

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, today shared an open letter to shareholders from CEO David Michery, providing updates on various matters and company initiatives. In the letter, Michery highlights several recent company accomplishments, including its commencement of Class 1 EV cargo vans on Nov. 1, 2023. "Over the past few months, the company has reached critical milestones towards accomplishing our ultimate goal to be a leader in the EV industry," Michery stated in the letter. "We remain steadfastly dedicated to our employees, stakeholders and customers during this journey and thank you for your continued support of Mullen."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/6HDVl

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) is a Southern California-based automotive company that owns and partners with several synergistic businesses working toward the unified goal of creating clean and scalable energy solutions. Mullen has evolved over the past decade in sync with consumers and technology trends. Today, the company is working diligently to provide exciting EV options built entirely in the United States and made to fit perfectly into the American consumer’s life. Mullen strives to make EVs more accessible than ever by building an end-to-end ecosystem that takes care of all aspects of EV ownership.

Commencement of Trading on Nasdaq

On November 5, 2021, Mullen announced its commencement of trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

“Today is a monumental day for Mullen Automotive. I am especially proud of our team, investors and all who have believed in Mullen and taken us to this point as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Capital Market,” David Michery, CEO and Chairman of Mullen Automotive, stated in the news release. “Trading on Nasdaq now opens us up to new investors, both institutional and retail shareholders, and broadens our awareness and company profile, while increasing awareness of Mullen and our technology platform and opening new opportunities in EV and beyond. The road ahead has never been brighter for Mullen, and I am proud to lead us into the future.”

The milestone came in the wake of the company’s stock-for-stock merger with Net Element Inc.

The Mullen FIVE

The Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, debuting at the Los Angeles International Auto Show (LAIAS) on November 17, 2021, embodies Mullen’s Southern California roots with an inspired design focused on two complementary Golden State themes – California landscape and California urban.

The FIVE is built on an EV Crossover skateboard platform that offers multiple powertrain configurations and trim levels in a svelte design that is Strikingly Different™ and exciting to experience in person.

Prior to the start of LAIAS, the Mullen FIVE was selected as a finalist by the LA Auto Show for Top EV SUV in the ZEVA “People’s Choice” Awards.

LAIAS provides Mullen an opportunity to display multiple variants of the FIVE model while also showcasing its powertrain, battery and charging technology. The company intends to bring the FIVE to market in 2024, and reservations are currently open here.

Mullen’s development portfolio also includes EV Fleet Vans, which it intends to bring to market in Q2 2022, and the pure electric, high performance Mullen DragonFLY.

Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity

On November 2, 2021, Mullen announced plans to expand its facility in Robinsonville, Mississippi.

Mullen’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Facility (AMEC) currently occupies 124,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The total available land on the property is over 100 acres, and Mullen is moving ahead with plans to build out another 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space to support class 1 and class 2 EV cargo vans and the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover.

On the expanded site, Mullen plans to build a body shop, a fully automated paint shop and a general assembly shop.

EV Market Outlook

The global EV market was reported to consist of 3,269,671 units in 2019, a figure that is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% through 2030 to a total of 26,951,318 units worldwide. This market’s monetary value was estimated at $162.34 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.6%, resulting in an approximate value of $802.81 billion by 2027. The primary driver for this exponential growth is a worldwide increase in vehicle emissions regulations.

Management Team

David Michery is the CEO and Founder of Mullen and has been leading the company and its divisions since inception in 2014. With over 25 years of executive management, marketing, distressed assets, and business restructuring experience, Mr. Michery brings a wealth of relevant knowledge and expertise to the Mullen brand. He has notably created 12 trademarks so far to develop the company brand and vision.

Mr. Michery is working toward a sustainable future accessible to all by creating a suite of clean-energy electric vehicles at varied price points. With entirely U.S.-based manufacturing and operations, he is also determined to have Mullen Technologies play a role in shaping a self-sustaining local economy by creating more jobs in America.

Mr. Michery manages risks and company expectations as a pathway to success and has personally overseen several businesses that totaled over $1 billion in transactions. His key strength is the ability to be fiscally responsible and lead teams to complete projects on time and within budget. As a seasoned professional in this space, Mr. Michery has demonstrated skill in building businesses from the ground up and into successful entities that subsequently sold for hundreds of millions of dollars.

Mullen Automotive Inc. (MULN), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.299, up 9.8457%, on 69,099,021 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.221/$107.4375.

Recent News

Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GTD0)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GTD0).

Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0), a cybersecurity and internet privacy provider of Swiss hosted solutions for secure and private communications, was featured in a recent Swiss Made Cybersecurity podcast. Alain Ghiai, the founder and CEO of Sekur, joined the program's host, Paul John Spaulding, to discuss business email compromise ("BEC") scams and how to defend against them. "BEC, or business email compromise, essentially is the act of a hacker snooping around your emails, especially business emails because in the business world you exchange a lot of valuable… and proprietary information… So it's the act of somebody spying on your email and, then, when they want to, they can strike and they essentially have all the intelligence that they gathered," Ghiai said in summarizing BEC, a massive and growing problem. (According to Spaulding, the FBI's IC3 [Internet Crime Complaint Center] received over 20,000 BEC complaints with adjusted losses of more than $2.7 billion in 2022.)

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/lUV7j

Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GTD0) is a Cybersecurity and Internet privacy provider of Swiss hosted solutions for secure and private communications. The company distributes a suite of encrypted e-mails, secure messengers and secure communication tools. Sekur Private Data Ltd. sells its products through its own website at www.Sekur.com, approved distributors, and telecommunications companies. Sekur Private Data Ltd. serves consumers, businesses and governments worldwide.

Customer information is completely confidential and safely stored in Switzerland using military grade security. All data, whether physical, network-based or encryption security, is stored in bank-approved, state-of-the-art ISO-certified data centers used by Swiss and global banks and most United Nations organizations, as well as many corporations and governmental organizations. All user data is protected by the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and the Swiss Federal Data Protection Ordinance, which offer some of the strongest privacy protection in the world for both individuals and organizations.

The company owns 100% of its own infrastructure and, unlike its competitors, does not rely on third party cloud services like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure Cloud or Google cloud infrastructure.

Sekur Private Data has chosen Switzerland to locate its data storage because of the country’s neutrality, independence, strong privacy laws, long standing political stability and excellent international relations. Switzerland is also home to several large multinational corporations and is ranked as having one of the strongest and most competitive economies in the world.

The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Products

Sekur Private Data distributes a privacy communications suite offering encrypted and private email, the only Swiss-hosted privacy VPN, and a secure and private messaging application. All solutions cater to consumers, SMBs, enterprises and governments.

  • SekurMail® is an encrypted email service offering a private, safe and powerful tool to communicate with everyone, either within the Sekur ecosystem or outside. SekurMail protects personal information and communications from being accessed by unauthorized parties. Its encryption and other security measures prevent messages from being intercepted, modified or tampered with, either in transit or while stored. SekurMail empowers the client to access information and communicate with anyone in the world, regardless of geographical or political barriers.
  • SekurVPN® creates a secure, encrypted connection between the client’s device and the Internet, giving clients access to the web safely and privately by routing their connections through a server and hiding their online actions. All the data sent and received is hidden from prying eyes. This includes the clients’ Internet Service Providers, as well as potential hackers and even government surveillance agencies. It can also help clients bypass geographical restrictions and censorship.
  • SekurMessenger® is a Swiss-hosted private and secure messaging communications app providing secure and private chat, self-deleting chat, voice recording and file transfer via any mobile device, tablet or desktop computer. Communications are transmitted only within secure servers. It’s designed for organizations that need to protect their flow of information and secure their communications with customers and partners. SekurMessenger is designed to provide military-grade encryption and privacy by ensuring that only the sender and intended recipient can read the messages exchanged. It works for both licensed users of the app and intended message recipients who do not have the app.

Market Opportunity

An analysis from ReportLinker forecasts that the global cybersecurity market will grow from an estimated $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 8.9% for the period.

The increased number of data breaches worldwide, the ability of malicious actors to operate from anywhere in the world, the links between cyberspace and physical systems and the difficulty of reducing vulnerabilities and consequences in complex cyber networks are some factors that are driving cybersecurity market growth, according to the report.

The global data privacy software market was estimated to be worth $1.68 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029, achieving an eye-popping 40.8% CAGR during the forecast period, according to a Fortune Business Insights report titled ‘Data Privacy Software Market 2022-2029’.

The widespread shift toward remote working culture, evolving government data privacy regulations and the rapidly increasing adoption of Internet-of-Things devices are among the major factors propelling market growth, per the report.

Management Team

Alain Ghiai is founder, CEO and Director at Sekur Private Data. He also founded GlobeX Data S.A. (GDSA) in 2007 and has served as Director and CEO since then. He founded GlobeX Data Inc. (GlobeX US) in August 2012 and has served as Director and CEO since that time. He attended the California College of Arts in San Francisco, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. He has over 15 years of experience in the software industry and was instrumental in taking Sekur Private Data public in July 2019.

Scott Davis, CPA, CGA, is CFO at Sekur Private Data. He is also a partner at Cross Davis & Company LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. His experience includes CFO positions at several companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. He spent four years at Appleby as an Assistant Financial Controller. Prior to that, he spent two years at Davison & Company Chartered Professional Accountants as Auditor, five years with Pacific Opportunity Capital as Accounting Manager and two years at Jacobson Soda and Hosak, Chartered Professional Accountants. He obtained his CPA, CGA in 2003.

Learn more about the company’s management team by visiting its corporate page.

Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB: SWISF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.084, up 7.6923%, on 60,571 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.027/$0.1576.

Recent News

PaxMedica Inc. (NASDAQ: PXMD)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight PaxMedica Inc. (NASDAQ: PXMD).

PaxMedica (NASDAQ: PXMD), a pioneering biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing treatments for neurologic disorders, is working with leading financial services firm Bourne Partners. Bourne Partners specializes in the pharma, pharma services and consumer health spaces. According to the announcement, the collaboration is an important step in PaxMedica's strategy to explore potential monetization of a Priority Review Voucher prior to filing the NDA for PAX-101 for the treatment of African Sleeping Sickness. Although PaxMedica has not yet been granted a PRV and there is no guarantee that one will be awarded, the company believes  PAX-101 qualifies for the PRV program because African Sleeping Sickness is currently listed by the FDA as eligible for the program. The partnership with Bourne is representative of PaxMedica's commitment to optimizing its valuable assets in its commitment to develop innovative healthcare solutions, enhance initiatives in the field of neurologic disorders, and expedite critical research and development efforts.

PaxMedica also reported its convertible note with Lind Global Partners II LP has decreased through a combination of cash and the issuance of approximately 0.34 million shares of common stock, effectively decreasing the remaining value of the note from $3.68 million to $2.27 million, enabling PaxMedica to potentially settle the debt earlier than initially anticipated. "We are excited to engage Bourne Partners to explore the structures that could potentially allow the company to monetize the value of a potential PRV," said PaxMedica chairman and CEO Howard Weisman in the press release. "This represents our continued dedication to advancing healthcare solutions and underscores our commitment to driving meaningful change in the field of neurology."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/pVKVa

PaxMedica Inc. (NASDAQ: PXMD) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development of novel anti-purinergic therapies (APTs) for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other serious conditions with intractable neurologic symptoms.

The company’s lead programs are focused on ASD, for which there are currently no approved pharmacologic treatments that target its cause and symptoms. Currently used treatments only address the symptoms of the condition, rather than targeting the pathophysiology itself.

PaxMedica is on a promising path to address these unmet medical needs, bringing hope to millions. Anti-purinergic therapies target the excess production of purines in cells. An overexpression of purines can offset homeostasis and result in an overproduction of cellular adenosine triphosphate, the main energy molecule in all living cells.

The company is headquartered in Tarrytown, New York.

Product Pipeline

PaxMedica is building a robust pipeline of products targeting ASD and related neurodevelopmental conditions. The company’s lead product in development may help eliminate, reduce or modulate some of the more troublesome aspects of ASD. That would open the potential for people with autism to integrate their behavior with others more successfully and improve their lives.

PaxMedica’s lead programs, PAX-101 and PAX-102, utilize the company’s proprietary source of suramin sodium, a broadly acting anti-purinergic therapy that has been known for over 100 years. Its current pipeline includes:

  • PAX-101 (IV Suramin) for ASD – PAX-101 completed a Phase 2B study for ASD in 2021. Suramin is a broadly acting APT and has reported positive results from a dose range study. The results of PaxMedica’s Phase 2B study, which targeted 52 subjects across six sites in South Africa, were presented to AACAP in October 2021.
  • PAX-102 (Intranasal Suramin) – PaxMedica has developed a proprietary intranasal formulation of suramin that is currently being evaluated in ASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • PAX-101 for HAT – Given suramin’s historical use as a treatment for Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), or African Sleeping Sickness, the company is also developing PAX-101 as a treatment for HAT. PaxMedica’s most advanced program is the pursuit of PAX-101 for early-stage East African HAT.
  • Selective APTs – PaxMedica has conducted several preclinical studies to evaluate other APTs that are more selective to specific purinergic receptors and may offer additional benefits over suramin.

Market Opportunity

According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, a leading global market research company, the global ASD therapeutics market was estimated at $1.93 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from $2.01 billion in 2023 to $3.42 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 7.9% over the forecast period. As there is no current treatment for the core symptoms of autism, PaxMedica believes the addressable market for PAX-101, if approved, could greatly exceed these forecasts.

Autistic disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder are the three main types of ASD, affecting millions of people globally. A 2020 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimated that one in 36 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with autism disorder.

Several factors are expected to contribute to market growth prospects. A growing prevalence of the condition globally and rising awareness coupled with available treatment options are key factors expected to drive ASD therapeutics market growth during the forecast period. Growing investment in R&D to find effective treatments is also expected to fuel global market growth.

Management Team

Howard Weisman is Chairman and CEO of PaxMedica. He has been a founder and CEO of several specialty pharma and medical device companies. Most recently, he was executive chairman and co-founder of Sofregen, a biotech company. He also served as CEO and president of Seventh Sense Biosystems, a medical device development company. He also was founder, chairman and CEO of EKR Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company, and founder and COO of ESP Pharma, a company focused on cardio and neurovascular products. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Rutgers University.

David Hough, M.D., is Chief Medical Officer at PaxMedica. He is a neuroscience clinical development consultant who previously served as vice president at Janssen Research and Development and in various leadership roles over 17 years. Most recently, he was the compound development team leader for SPRAVATO® for treatment-resistant depression. Prior to that, he was the schizophrenia disease area leader. He played a pivotal role in the development programs for oral INVEGA®, INVEGA SUSTENNA® and XEPLION® for schizophrenia. He is a graduate of West Point and is board certified in psychiatry.

Stephen Sheldon is COO and CFO at PaxMedica. He has served as CEO of Thailand-based specialty healthcare company Indochina Healthcare Co. Ltd. since 2015. Previously, he was a consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers Healthcare Advisory in the Chicago office. He was responsible for developing specialty pharmacy patient programs, strategy development for specialty products and compliance programs. He has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and visual arts from Bowdoin College.

PaxMedica Inc. (NASDAQ: PXMD), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.58, off by 17.3077%, on 128,313 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.50/$69.19.

Recent News

Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI).

Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI) is a publicly-traded company strategically positioned to capitalize on America’s unstoppable trend toward decentralized energy generation.

The energy grid in the U.S. is insufficient for the booming clean energy trend, and current infrastructure is limiting green energy distribution. Constructing the needed infrastructure to address this demand imbalance will cost billions and be far too slow, positioning decentralized systems, like those on offer from Correlate, in a key position for heightened demand.

Correlate has identified several key economic drivers powering the decentralized energy trend, including:

  1. Real Cost Savings – Customer pays zero money down and gets an instant electrical price discount to current rates.
  2. Massive Project Investment Funding – The International Energy Agency estimates that over one billion dollars per day will be invested in solar energy in 2023.
  3. Consistent Long-Term Incentives – The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer, supercharging renewables with $1.2 trillion in tax credits for 10 years of market support.
  4. Robust Customer Demand – Wood Mackenzie expects the U.S. solar industry to nearly triple in size over the next five years.

Correlate’s team of multi-decade experts who have worked with renowned global brands are positioning the company to make the most of this opportunity while consolidating a fragmented industry. Collectively, the team has developed, financed and deployed over $2 billion in clean energy projects to date.

Three-Pronged Strategy

Correlate is leveraging a three-pronged strategy aimed at driving shareholder value:

  1. Sell – Correlate seeks to finance, develop and profitably sell localized clean energy solutions and microgrids to industrial, commercial and residential customers.
  2. Retain – Correlate plans to retain ownership of some of these energy systems and thereby realize ongoing, reliable cash flow.
  3. Acquire – Correlate seeks to acquire proven renewable energy companies in order to exponentially grow earnings per share for investors.

This strategy is enhanced by current investment trends. Clean energy earnings are being sought after by investors. In Q4 2022, the median EBITDA multiple for green energy companies was 12.3x, according to Finerva.

Market Outlook

Over the next decade and beyond, renewable energy growth is expected to come primarily via decentralized systems like those offered by Correlate.
The Inflation Reduction Act enacted in late August 2022 is likewise expected to drive growth for the company by providing new tax incentives that reduce costs for clients and/or elevate returns to investors.

Commercial buildings consume more than 35% of the generated electricity in the U.S. and are underperforming in energy efficiency at every level. These buildings waste energy, emit too much carbon and are too costly for owners and occupants, but retrofits are not happening at the rate or scale needed.

In today’s real estate market, portfolio property owners own most commercial buildings, yet most building efficiency work is focused on single buildings, thereby missing the distinct needs of this owner class which are very different from traditional owner-occupiers. The diverse nature of commercial buildings, combined with technology and performance uncertainty, make simple energy optimization initiatives – which could greatly reduce energy use and improve building value – financially unattractive, resulting in slow adoption rates. CIPI’s financial instruments and software breakdown this issue, known as the ‘split incentive’, unlocking the majority of the addressable market.

A key portion of Correlate’s strategy relates to consolidation of what has been a fragmented industry. By uncovering opportunities to improve efficiencies through strategic M&A activities, the company intends to enhance profitability throughout its operations.

Management Team

Todd Michaels is President and CEO of CIPI and founder of Correlate. He formerly served as Vice President for Innovation at SunEdison and Senior Director Distributed Solar at NRG Energy. He founded Correlate in 2015 and has 16 years of experience in the energy industry. He graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems.

Channing Chen is CFO at CIPI and Correlate Inc. and brings over 16 years of experience in the solar industry as a developer, financier, and business unit leader. He has held executive management roles at Solar Power Partners (acquired by NRG Energy), where he was a founding employee, SunEdison, and NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG). Most recently, Mr. Chen was founder and Managing Partner at Breakaway Energy Partners LLC – a distributed energy financing and market-making platform. To date, Mr. Chen and his teams have raised over $1.5 billion in financing across residential, commercial, and utility scale solar and energy storage projects representing over 400 MWs. He holds a B.A. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is also an advisor and early-stage investor to several startup companies in the renewable energy space.

Dave Bailey is Chief Revenue Officer of Correlate Inc. With over 15 years of executive sales, supply chain management, and energy efficiency experience, he is responsible for ensuring the success of the National Commercial Sales Unit across multiple regional project teams. Mr. Bailey created and launched the Transformation Services team while at Wesco for its multibillion-dollar Distributed Energy Resource division, formerly Westinghouse. His focus was on IoT-enabled efficiency and plant floor automation-based services. Before that, he spent several years in Global Account Sales Management, with GE Supply as a Program Manager, and is a Commercial Leadership Program graduate. Mr. Bailey received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Jed Freedlander is the company’s Chief Development Officer. He has a background in infrastructure development and investment and a strong legal, commercial and finance acumen. Mr. Freedlander has a proven track record in leading complex public-private partnership (P3) and energy transactions and is instrumental in driving Correlate’s strategic development initiatives.

Roger Baum is Executive VP Operations at Correlate. With over 20 years of experience at Core Construction, he brings to the company a wealth of knowledge and a strong track record in delivering successful commercial construction projects.

Jason Loyet is Director of Solar Energy for Correlate Inc. He is a cleantech executive with over 20 years of experience leading high growth solar energy and software start-ups. Mr. Loyet is a U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Catalyst award winner for his work building the Solar Site Design technology platform. Before joining the solar energy industry in 2005, he founded and sold two software companies in the streaming media (GlobalStreams) and newspaper publishing (MyCapture) industries. Mr. Loyet currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Solar Energy Industry Association (TenneSEIA).

Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.86, off by 9.2683%, on 7,120 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.3501/$2.35.

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Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF).

Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF) is a mineral exploration company engaged in advancing precious and base metal deposits in the state of Arizona. Its flagship copper-gold-zinc-silver asset is the Kay Mine Project, located in Yavapai County. The company also owns Sugarloaf Peak gold project in La Paz County.

The company in October 2022 received permit approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for two new drill pads, located approximately 1,200 meters west of the Kay Mine Deposit. These new pads will allow for testing of the company’s Western Target, while also allowing for drilling of additional coincident anomalies located between the Central and Western Targets. Construction of the drill road for the Central Target (located 500 meters west of the Kay Mine Deposit) is currently underway, with drilling expected to begin in November 2022. Road construction for the Western Target will begin upon confirmation of BLM acceptance of the company’s posted bond, with drilling expected to commence in Q1 2023.

The company is fully funded, with $60 million in cash as of June 30, 2022, to complete the remaining 18,000 meters planned for the Phase 2 program at Kay, as well as an additional 76,000 meters in the Phase 3 program (budgeted at $27 million), which will be used to test the numerous parallel targets heading west of the Kay Deposit, as well as the northern and southern extensions of the Kay Deposit.

Arizona Metals Corp. is based in Toronto, Canada.

Projects

Arizona Metals Corp. owns 100% of the Kay Mine property in Yavapai County, which is located on a combination of patented and BLM claims totaling 1,300 acres that are not subject to any royalties. An historic estimate by Exxon Minerals in 1982 reported a “proven and probable reserve of 6.4 million short tons at a grade of 2.2% copper, 2.8 grams per ton gold, 3.03% zinc, and 55 grams per ton silver.” The historic estimate has not been verified as a current mineral resource. None of the key assumptions, parameters, and methods used to prepare the historic estimate were reported by Exxon, and no resource categories were used. Significant data compilation, re-drilling and data verification may be required by a “qualified person” (as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) before the historic estimate can be verified and upgraded to be a current mineral resource. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify it as a current mineral resource, and Arizona Metals is not treating the historic estimate as a current mineral resource.

The company also owns 100% of the Sugarloaf Peak Property in La Paz County, which is located on 4,400 acres of BLM claims. Sugarloaf is a heap-leach, open-pit target and has a historic estimate of “100 million tons containing 1.5 million ounces (of) gold” at a grade of 0.5 grams per ton. The historic estimate at the Sugarloaf Peak Property was reported by Westworld Resources in 1983. The historic estimate has not been verified as a current mineral resource. None of the key assumptions, parameters, and methods used to prepare the historic estimate were reported, and no resource categories were used. Significant data compilation, re-drilling and data verification may be required by a qualified person before the historic estimate can be verified and upgraded to a current mineral resource. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify it as a current mineral resource, and Arizona Metals is not treating the historic estimate as a current mineral resource.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, an industry association representing gold producers with hundreds of mining operations in nearly 50 countries around the world, reports that global demand for gold during the first six months of 2022 was 2,189 tons, a 12% increase in demand over the same period in 2021. Demand came primarily from gold bar and coin investors, jewelry consumers, central bank purchases to bolster currency reserves and technology manufacturing.

The average price per ounce for the period was $1,871, marking a 1% year-over-year increase. The council reported gold mine production for the period was up 3% over 2021 at 1,764 tons. For the remainder of 2022 and into 2023, the council projects flat gold demand with possible slight increases in gold mine production. The council notes that unpredictable geopolitical factors, the Ukraine war for example, and likelihood of global economic slowdown could have significant near-term impact on gold demand and prices.

Management Team

Marc Pais is President and CEO of Arizona Metals. He previously founded and served as President of Telegraph Gold (listed as Castle Mountain Mining), which was acquired by Equinox Gold, a TSX-listed mining company. He has seven years of experience as a Mining Analyst, with a focus on precious metals development companies. He holds a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering (Mineral Exploration) from Queen’s University in Canada.

David Smith is the Vice President, Exploration of Arizona Metals. He has 30 years of global precious metals exploration experience, including codiscovery of the Solidaridad/La Sabila deposit in Mexico with deposits estimated at 1 million ounces of gold. His core areas of expertise are managing mineral projects from acquisition to exploration, resource modeling and mineral project development. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Pinchot University/Presidio Graduate School.

Paul Reid is the Executive Chairman of Arizona Metals. He previously founded and served as Executive Chairman of Telegraph Gold (listed as Castle Mountain Mining), which was acquired by Equinox Gold, a TSX-listed mining company. Paul has extensive experience as an Investment Banking professional, involved in raising capital, go-public transactions, and advisory services.

Arizona Metals Corp. (OTCQX: AZMCF), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.806, off by 0.495868%, on 289,324 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 153,151 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.79/$3.68.

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Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF).

Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF) is a publicly traded exploration and mine development company with a portfolio of gold and base-metal properties in Bolivia, Peru and Quebec.

The company has an option to acquire a 99% interest in the highly prospective Iska Iska Property, classified as a silver-tin polymetallic epithermal-porphyry complex, a significant mineral deposit type in the Potosi Department of southern Bolivia. Iska Iska is a road-accessible, royalty-free property.

Eloro also owns an 82% interest in the La Victoria Gold/Silver Project, located in the North-Central Mineral Belt of Peru, some 50 kilometers south of Barrick’s Lagunas Norte Gold Mine and Pan American Silver’s La Arena Gold Mine. La Victoria consists of eight mining concessions and eight mining claims encompassing approximately 89 square kilometers. La Victoria has good infrastructure, with access to road, water and electricity, and is located at an altitude that ranges from 3,150 meters to 4,400 meters above sea level.

The company has a strong management and technical team working diligently to uncover the value of both Iska Iska and La Victoria. Eloro is based in Toronto, Canada.

Projects

Iska Iska – Potosi, Bolivia

Iska Iska is associated with a Miocene possibly collapsed/resurgent caldera, emplaced on Ordovician age rocks with major breccia pipes, dacitic domes and hydrothermal breccias. The property is wholly controlled by the title holder, Empresa Minera Villegas S.R.L. It is located 48 kilometers north of Tupiza city, in the Sud Chichas Province of the Department of Potosi. This is an important mineral deposit type in the prolific South Mineral Belt of Bolivia. Eloro commissioned a NI 43-101 Technical Report on Iska Iska, which was completed by Micon International Limited and is available on Eloro’s website and under its filings on SEDAR.

A fully financed drill program is currently underway on the property, situated near world-class deposits including Silver Sand, San Bartolomé, Pulacayo, San Cristobal, San Vicente, Chorolque, Tasna, Choroma and Siete Suyos. Iska Iska is in the southwest part of the Eastern Cordillera, which hosts a number of major polymetallic mines and mineral deposits. Drilling and continuous channel sampling results have demonstrated some very high metal values, especially silver and tin, within an immense system, where mineralization has been encountered in every drill hole to date. The company believes there is excellent potential for world-class bulk mineable deposits.

La Victoria – Ancash, Peru

The La Victoria project, targeting gold and silver production, is situated near world-class, low-cost gold producers Pan American Silver and Barrick Gold Corporation. Located in Ancash Department, La Victoria sits on the western slopes of the Peruvian Andes. The property is located 12 hours from Lima, with a travel distance of 600 kilometers. The nearest road accessible population centers from La Victoria are Huandoval, Pallasca and Cabana. The project includes four principal mineralized zones in Peru’s prolific North-Central Mineral Belt – San Markito, Victoria, Victoria South and Ccori Orcco – with excellent potential for gold discovery. Operations at La Victoria are planned to proceed with a 2,000-meter diamond drilling program to test targets to outline potential resources at San Markito. Trenching and sampling confirmed high silver values and veins at San Markito in 2020.

Market Outlook

According to industry association The Silver Institute, the outlook for silver demand is exceptionally promising, with global demand forecast to rise to a record high of 1.112 billion ounces in 2022. The increase will be driven by record silver industrial fabrication, which is forecast to improve by 5%, as silver’s use expands primarily in solar energy and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. The institute states that government commitments to carbon neutrality have resulted in a rapid expansion of green energy projects, driving record photovoltaic panel installations which are expected to lift silver demand in this segment to an all-time high in 2022.

Rising demand in the electronics industry is also boosting the demand for tin, which is primarily used in solder. The electronics and electrical industries use solders containing 40-70% tin, which provide strong and reliable joints under a variety of environmental conditions. At present, the majority of the assemblers are using patented tin-and-copper-based solders. Mordor Intelligence estimated tin demand at 387 kilotons in 2021 and forecasts demand growth of 2.5% annually through 2027. Over the medium term, surging demand from the EV market and increasing applications in the electrical and electronics industry is expected to drive the market.

Management Team

Thomas G. Larsen is CEO of Eloro. He has more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry, specializing in corporate finance and management of junior resource companies, raising in excess of C$200 million. He previously held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Champion Iron Limited. Prior to that, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Champion Iron Mines Limited.

Dr. Bill Pearson is Executive VP of Exploration for Eloro. He has more than 40 years of direct experience in the exploration and production of minerals worldwide. He played an integral role in the acquisitions of Desert Sun Mining Corp. by Yamana Gold in 2006 and Central Sun Mining by B2 Gold in 2009. He was formerly VP Exploration at Desert Sun Mining and Senior VP at Central Sun Mining.

Miles Nagamatsu, CPA, is CFO at Eloro. He has over 30 years of experience in accounting, management, lending, restructurings and turnarounds. Since 1993, he has acted as a CFO of public and private companies primarily in the mineral exploration and investment management sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University.

Osvaldo Arce Burgoa is General Manager at Eloro. He is a geological and mineral processing engineer with 26 years of experience in Bolivia. He is a former President of the Bolivian Geological Society, Main Technical Advisor of the National Mining Corporation (COMIBOL) and has served as exploration manager and chief geologist at various mining and exploration companies. He has authored two books on Bolivian geology and holds a doctorate in mining engineering from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.

Eloro Resources Ltd. (OTCQX: ELRRF), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.04, off by 4.5872%, on 49,241 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 37,523 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.026/$3.135.

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Fintech Ecosystem Development Corp. (NASDAQ: FEXD)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Progressive Care Inc. (OTCQB: FEXD).

Fintech Ecosystem Development Corp. (NASDAQ: FEXD) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting one or more business combinations with an intent to focus on the financial technology sector.

The company’s mission is to create and grow a global financial services ecosystem to address unmet mobile money needs in developing and industrialized countries and markets. FEXD plans to achieve this by acquiring and merging with financial technology pioneers that have the potential to help establish its global fintech ecosystem, and by continuing the development of proprietary technologies and applications to keep the company at the forefront of the cashless society market.

Digital money is replacing physical cash. Consumers can buy products and services from anywhere in the world and make payments across borders. Parents can send money to students studying in other countries. Migrant workers are sending money to families in developing nations. Rural villagers without banks can send and receive money using their smartphones. FEXD is developing mobile transaction platforms, applications and services that are helping to implement these changes.

The company plans to offer a diverse portfolio of products and services to consumers and businesses in the United States, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. Its growth strategy includes acquisition, innovation and market development.

FEXD is a Delaware corporation based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The company was launched in May 2021 by a management team led by Dr. Saiful Khandaker that has extensive experience in developing and managing financial service platforms and applications, primarily in the mobile money sector. FEXD is sponsored by Revofast LLC.

Acquisition Targets

In September 2022, FEXD announced definitive agreements for business combinations with Rana Financial Inc., a Georgia corporation, and Mobitech International LLC (dba Afinoz), a limited liability company organized in the United Arab Emirates. The agreements call for Rana and Afinoz to become wholly owned subsidiaries of FEXD, with the combined company expected to continue trading on the Nasdaq under existing ticker symbol ‘FEXD’. The mergers are expected to close in Q2 2023.

Rana Financial

Rana Financial is a licensed money transfer company founded in 2009. Rana provides fast and affordable online and mobile transfer of funds between the U.S. and Latin America. Rana has been providing money transfer services in the U.S. market for 13 years and has 30,000 active users. Rana’s money transfer business grew to 200,000 transactions in 2021. The merger agreement values Rana at an implied $78 million enterprise value.

Mobitech International LLC

Mobitech International LLC (dba Afinoz) is an artificial intelligence-enabled digital lending platform used by India’s leading banks, non-banking financial companies and fintech loan providers. Afinoz’s fintech platform supports enterprises making loans primarily to middle- and working-class borrowers via its website or through its mobile phone application. Afinoz’s platform makes loans available and affordable to millions of Indian workers and unbanked users by providing access at a low cost. Afinoz’s platform has more than 50 lending partners, and its database of registered users in India includes more than two million individuals. The merger agreement values Afinoz at an implied $120 million enterprise value.

Market Opportunity

According to analysis by global market research firm Mordor Intelligence, the worldwide financial technology market is valued at approximately $194 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to nearly $500 billion by 2028, representing a CAGR of 18.97% for the forecast period. According to the report, various financial crises and the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled consumer adoption of, and investor interest in, fintech over the past several years.

Management Team

Dr. Saiful Khandaker is Founder, CEO and President of FEXD. He is Group CEO and founder of FAMA Holdings Inc., a global developer of fintech platforms, applications and services based in the U.S. with offices in the U.K., India, Bangladesh and Zambia. He is currently leading the development of the FAMACASH™ network, a global fintech ecosystem to provide fast, affordable mobile money services in underserved countries such as Bangladesh. Before founding FAMA, Dr. Khandaker spent more than two decades leading the development of software solutions for Fortune 100 companies and startups. He also helped numerous clients modernize their fintech services as Chief Technology Officer at Mi3. He holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Science in Technology Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.

Jenny Junkeer is CFO at FEXD. She is a Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience. As CEO of Junkeer New Era Consulting, she leads a team specializing in helping companies launch and optimize business operations in fast-changing industries. She has extensive experience helping organizations scale operations to maximize value. She is an Adjunct Association Professor at Deakin University in Australia, a board member of the Global Health Initiative Foundation, and Director of Implementation at ConnectCV. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Honors) from Monash University.

FingerMotion Inc. (FEXD), closed Thursday's trading session at $10.7, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 23,085 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $10.0701/$11.00.

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