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Approximately 1,300 people die every day as a result of smoking, and more than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking. These alarming numbers aren’t going unnoticed, and companies with expertise in the space are seizing the opportunity to provide solutions designed to help smokers kick the habit. One of those companies, Kaival Brands Innovations Group Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL), has just acquired a patent covering the creation of all synthetic nicotine smoking cessation and synthetic nicotine addiction therapy products; the company is also creating a subsidiary that will own the patent and develop all related products. The maker of Nicorette(R), GlaxoSmithKline PLC (NYSE: GSK) creates innovative nicotine replacement therapies and smoking cessation products, including the Nicorette(R) product line. Perrigo Company PLC (NYSE: PRGO) offers a healthy lifestyle product portfolio that includes a full range of oral nicotine products designed to help smokers kick the habit or cut down on tobacco use. Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has created QuitAssist(R), an online resource to help smokers who are trying to quit be more successful. And Reynolds American Inc., owned by British American Tobacco Industries (NYSE: BTI), has a Tobacco Harm Reduction (“THR”) campaign designed to reduce the risks faced by adult tobacco smokers by providing them with accurate information tobacco and smoking.

Soda sales over the past 15 years have fallen significantly, leaving major beverage brands looking for alternative ways to expand their portfolios to capture a portion of the various new craft beverages that consumers drink each day. Many of these large companies are opting to go the M&A route, recognizing the significant impact that smaller specialty brands in the space might have on their existing offerings. Companies such as The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), one of the fastest-growing enhanced water companies in the industry, could be an attractive option. In the meantime, Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. (NYSE: KDP) recently announced the launch of Brew the Love(R) Collaborations, an offering from Keurig, one of its premier brands, while Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink, Celsuis(R), has unveiled Jackfruit, its latest addition to a diverse lineup of flavors. Another new beverage offering comes from Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), which has unveiled its first zero alcohol brew, Budweiser Zero. And PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is being creative with its approach to new offerings — the company has teamed up with Red Lobster to create new ways to enjoy seafood alongside the taste and variety of PepsiCo products.

Soda sales over the past 15 years have fallen significantly, leaving major beverage brands looking for alternative ways to expand their portfolios to capture a portion of the various new craft beverages that consumers drink each day. Many of these large companies are opting to go the M&A route, recognizing the significant impact that smaller specialty brands in the space might have on their existing offerings. Companies such as The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), one of the fastest-growing enhanced water companies in the industry, could be an attractive option. In the meantime, Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. (NYSE: KDP) recently announced the launch of Brew the Love(R) Collaborations, an offering from Keurig, one of its premier brands, while Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink, Celsuis(R), has unveiled Jackfruit, its latest addition to a diverse lineup of flavors. Another new beverage offering comes from Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), which has unveiled its first zero alcohol brew, Budweiser Zero. And PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is being creative with its approach to new offerings — the company has teamed up with Red Lobster to create new ways to enjoy seafood alongside the taste and variety of PepsiCo products.

With government spending skyrocketing and the value of the U.S. dollar sinking, savvy investors are turning to gold, which surpassed $2,000 an ounce in August. Experts predict that the precious metal could go much higher in light of depressed bond yields, inflation fears, and the reverberations of COVID-19 on the global economy. Gold’s 32% rally this year has made it “one of the world’s best-performing mainstream assets,” as reported in a Financial Times article. Given global economic conditions and surging demand, savvy mining resource companies are making strategic moves to leverage their expertise and position themselves to reap long-term benefits from the trend. In just the past six months, GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF) has entered into agreements to acquire seven impressive gold projects in the highly productive Maricunga Gold Belt of Chile. Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI) (JSE: GFI) has announced an investment of $860 million to process its recently discovered 5 millon ounce discovery at Salares Norte. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) (TSX: K) released the promising results of a prefeasibility study for its Lobo-Marte project in Chile. Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX) has strengthened its exploration team with the addition of eminent geologists. And Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT) is ramping up operations in its Peñasquito, Mexico, property following the government’s designation of mining as an essential activity.

With government spending skyrocketing and the value of the U.S. dollar sinking, savvy investors are turning to gold, which surpassed $2,000 an ounce in August. Experts predict that the precious metal could go much higher in light of depressed bond yields, inflation fears, and the reverberations of COVID-19 on the global economy. Gold’s 32% rally this year has made it “one of the world’s best-performing mainstream assets,” as reported in a Financial Times article. Given global economic conditions and surging demand, savvy mining resource companies are making strategic moves to leverage their expertise and position themselves to reap long-term benefits from the trend. In just the past six months, GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF) has entered into agreements to acquire seven impressive gold projects in the highly productive Maricunga Gold Belt of Chile. Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI) (JSE: GFI) has announced an investment of $860 million to process its recently discovered 5 millon ounce discovery at Salares Norte. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) (TSX: K) released the promising results of a prefeasibility study for its Lobo-Marte project in Chile. Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX) has strengthened its exploration team with the addition of eminent geologists. And Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT) is ramping up operations in its Peñasquito, Mexico, property following the government’s designation of mining as an essential activity.

With the global e-cigarette and vape market expected to exceed $59 billion by 2027, the vaping industry appears to have weathered a cloud of scrutiny and is emerging better regulated and even stronger. Much of that growth stems from an increasing awareness of the advantages of consuming smokeless and ashless nicotine, backed up with growing studies. Although larger tobacco companies control a large share of the global e-cigarette and vape market, smaller elite players such as Kaival Brands Innovations Group Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL) (KAVL Profile) are making their presence felt in a space where innovation and compliance are essential factors for success. Kaival Brands is the sole distributor of Bidi(TM) Stick, an innovative nicotine vaping device designed to provide adult smokers with a premium vaping experience. Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) has launched a next-generation, e-vapor product platform called IQOS MESH. Imperial Brands (OTCQX: IMBBY) is focusing on providing a portfolio of high-quality, next-generation products that are potentially less harmful than combustible cigarettes, including its pioneering vapor brand, blu. British American Tobacco Industries (NYSE: BTI) has welcomed the FDA guidance as a further step toward a sustainable regulatory environment for the U.S. vapor market. And Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB) has focused on operating its vaping business at smaller but still profitable levels.

With the global e-cigarette and vape market expected to exceed $59 billion by 2027, the vaping industry appears to have weathered a cloud of scrutiny and is emerging better regulated and even stronger. Much of that growth stems from an increasing awareness of the advantages of consuming smokeless and ashless nicotine, backed up with growing studies. Although larger tobacco companies control a large share of the global e-cigarette and vape market, smaller elite players such as Kaival Brands Innovations Group Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL) (KAVL Profile) are making their presence felt in a space where innovation and compliance are essential factors for success. Kaival Brands is the sole distributor of Bidi(TM) Stick, an innovative nicotine vaping device designed to provide adult smokers with a premium vaping experience. Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) has launched a next-generation, e-vapor product platform called IQOS MESH. Imperial Brands (OTCQX: IMBBY) is focusing on providing a portfolio of high-quality, next-generation products that are potentially less harmful than combustible cigarettes, including its pioneering vapor brand, blu. British American Tobacco Industries (NYSE: BTI) has welcomed the FDA guidance as a further step toward a sustainable regulatory environment for the U.S. vapor market. And Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB) has focused on operating its vaping business at smaller but still profitable levels.

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InvestorBrandNetwork providing the financial data for The House Committee on Financial Services-Thursday, September 17, 2020 @ 12:00 noon  EST for Jacob S. Frenkel (Frenkel segment starting at 43:30).

Virtual Hearing - Insider Trading and Stock Option Grants: An Examination of Corporate Integrity in the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Since 2013, the sale of electric vehicles (EV) in the United States has grown by an average of 25% a year (http://nnw.fm/B2GRb), a stunning figure when compared to the anemic 1.4% overall growth of the US auto market over the same interim (http://nnw.fm/hwjS2). Despite the stellar growth rate, EV sales only account for a miniscule 2% share of the US automobile market but are projected to exceed 20% of annual vehicle sales by 2030. With a tenfold increase in market share expected over the next decade, market penetration has just begun, and there’s clearly still enormous upside. In a bold foray into the electric vehicle market, Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) (NETE Profile) recently announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement to merge with Mullen Technologies Inc., a Southern  California-based EV company. Mullen currently has seven retail locations in California, one in Arizona, and expects to launch a luxury sports car in the first half of 2021. With leading EV brands such as Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), NIO Inc (NYSE: NIO) and Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) driving consumer interest within the segment, Net Element looks to  capitalize on the growing fervor for high-quality electric vehicles and drive shareholder value. One look at the sporty,  luxurious Dragonfly K50 indicates that NETE is on the right path.

To view the full editorial, visit http://nnw.fm/RzuHy

Since 2013, the sale of electric vehicles (EV) in the United States has grown by an average of 25% a year (http://nnw.fm/B2GRb), a stunning figure when compared to the anemic 1.4% overall growth of the US auto market over the same interim (http://nnw.fm/hwjS2). Despite the stellar growth rate, EV sales only account for a miniscule 2% share of the US automobile market but are projected to exceed 20% of annual vehicle sales by 2030. With a tenfold increase in market share expected over the next decade, market penetration has just begun, and there’s clearly still enormous upside. In a bold foray into the electric vehicle market, Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) (NETE Profile) recently announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement to merge with Mullen Technologies Inc., a Southern  California-based EV company. Mullen currently has seven retail locations in California, one in Arizona, and expects to launch a luxury sports car in the first half of 2021. With leading EV brands such as Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), NIO Inc (NYSE: NIO) and Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) driving consumer interest within the segment, Net Element looks to  capitalize on the growing fervor for high-quality electric vehicles and drive shareholder value. One look at the sporty,  luxurious Dragonfly K50 indicates that NETE is on the right path.

To view the full editorial, visit http://nnw.fm/RzuHy

Computers have replaced shovels – there are now over 1,000,000 unique Bitcoin miners.

Like the gold rush of 1848, hordes of computer-savvy entrepreneurs have flocked to mining cryptocurrencies looking for riches. Dependent on the picks and shovels of the 21st century, crypto miners extract the digital rewards of Bitcoin plus a share of transaction fees using purpose-built hardware, cost-effective power sources and computational muscle. The rewards appear to be greater than striking a motherlode—the  global cryptocurrency mining market was valued at US $610 million in 2016 and has been projected to exceed $38 billion by 2025.  In a bold foray into the new gold rush, International Spirits & Wellness Holdings Inc. (“ISW Holdings”) (OTC: ISWH) (ISWH Profile) recently announced a strategic partnership with Bit5ive LLC, a global leader in cryptocurrency mining and innovative turnkey mining solutions. ISW Holdings looks to combine this joint venture with its current renewable energy project to provide crypto miners the energy, hardware, and infrastructure they need, capturing a significant slice of a burgeoning digital bonanza. The crypto mining sector has grown so fast that it has impacted earnings of major tech companies. Several years ago, graphics processing unit (GPU) designers Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) posted unprecedented sales of their GPU products designed for gaming, thanks to the cryptocurrency mining boom. It was found that those GPUs had computing ability for the complex mathematical tasks at the center of mining cryptocurrency. Riot Blockchain Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), long focused on building, supporting and operating blockchain technologies, has been heavily investing in its Bitcoin mining operation, and tech behemoth Tencent Holdings Limited (OTC: TCEHY) is reportedly creating a new digital currency team to explore possible new uses of cryptocurrency.

Computers have replaced shovels – there are now over 1,000,000 unique Bitcoin miners.

Like the gold rush of 1848, hordes of computer-savvy entrepreneurs have flocked to mining cryptocurrencies looking for riches. Dependent on the picks and shovels of the 21st century, crypto miners extract the digital rewards of Bitcoin plus a share of transaction fees using purpose-built hardware, cost-effective power sources and computational muscle. The rewards appear to be greater than striking a motherlode—the  global cryptocurrency mining market was valued at US $610 million in 2016 and has been projected to exceed $38 billion by 2025.  In a bold foray into the new gold rush, International Spirits & Wellness Holdings Inc. (“ISW Holdings”) (OTC: ISWH) (ISWH Profile) recently announced a strategic partnership with Bit5ive LLC, a global leader in cryptocurrency mining and innovative turnkey mining solutions. ISW Holdings looks to combine this joint venture with its current renewable energy project to provide crypto miners the energy, hardware, and infrastructure they need, capturing a significant slice of a burgeoning digital bonanza. The crypto mining sector has grown so fast that it has impacted earnings of major tech companies. Several years ago, graphics processing unit (GPU) designers Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) posted unprecedented sales of their GPU products designed for gaming, thanks to the cryptocurrency mining boom. It was found that those GPUs had computing ability for the complex mathematical tasks at the center of mining cryptocurrency. Riot Blockchain Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), long focused on building, supporting and operating blockchain technologies, has been heavily investing in its Bitcoin mining operation, and tech behemoth Tencent Holdings Limited (OTC: TCEHY) is reportedly creating a new digital currency team to explore possible new uses of cryptocurrency.

Whoever has the gold, makes the rules—this expression seems apt for 2020, as a confluence of factors has analysts predicting a “golden year” for the mining industry. Three decades of dwindling gold mine discoveries combined with increased industrial demand for gold across numerous industries has put a serious floor under the recent rise of the gold price.

To view the full Bullfrog Gold Corp. (CSE: BFG) (OTCQB: BFGC) (FSE: 11B) editorial, visit http://nnw.fm/4eFzt

Whoever has the gold, makes the rules—this expression seems apt for 2020, as a confluence of factors has analysts predicting a “golden year” for the mining industry. Three decades of dwindling gold mine discoveries combined with increased industrial demand for gold across numerous industries has put a serious floor under the recent rise of the gold price.

To view the full Bullfrog Gold Corp. (CSE: BFG) (OTCQB: BFGC) (FSE: 11B) editorial, visit http://nnw.fm/4eFzt

With all of the changes that have taken place in the past few months, digital content strategies are now more important than ever before. InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN) shared with Investor Summit’s virtual participants an overview of the many different approaches available to reach new investor audiences. Each of the strategies presented augment existing investor relations and public relations initiatives well. Emphasizing the importance of incorporating existing digital infrastructure with direct reach to pre-existing audiences, IBN’s director of communications gave several helpful tips on how to build a loyal following of your own. The educational session also covered how to evaluate increasingly popular forms of digital outreach such as virtual investor conferences and podcast interviews.

With all of the changes that have taken place in the past few months, digital content strategies are now more important than ever before. InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN) shared with Investor Summit’s virtual participants an overview of the many different approaches available to reach new investor audiences. Each of the strategies presented augment existing investor relations and public relations initiatives well. Emphasizing the importance of incorporating existing digital infrastructure with direct reach to pre-existing audiences, IBN’s director of communications gave several helpful tips on how to build a loyal following of your own. The educational session also covered how to evaluate increasingly popular forms of digital outreach such as virtual investor conferences and podcast interviews.

In times of financial crisis, there’s no safer investment than gold.

Gold’s historic reputation as a safe haven asset will be a boon for mining companies as the global economy witnesses the plunging valuation of currency. Kingman Minerals Ltd. (TSX.V: KGS) has been preparing operations on a historic mine site in Arizona, benefiting from the cost efficiencies of revitalizing an already established exploration site. Coer Mining Inc. (NYSE: CDE) has recently reopened operations in Mexico as the country’s government relaxed pandemic restrictions. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) is hoping to benefit not only from renewed investor interest in gold but also from the mineral’s applications in medical testing. Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) has been expanding from silver into gold and has renewed operations in Quebec as precious metals mining was designated a vital economic activity. Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM) has also recommenced work in Quebec after a shutdown that will affect many mining companies’ output, but the company will still produce over a million ounces of gold this year.

In times of financial crisis, there’s no safer investment than gold.

Gold’s historic reputation as a safe haven asset will be a boon for mining companies as the global economy witnesses the plunging valuation of currency. Kingman Minerals Ltd. (TSX.V: KGS) has been preparing operations on a historic mine site in Arizona, benefiting from the cost efficiencies of revitalizing an already established exploration site. Coer Mining Inc. (NYSE: CDE) has recently reopened operations in Mexico as the country’s government relaxed pandemic restrictions. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) is hoping to benefit not only from renewed investor interest in gold but also from the mineral’s applications in medical testing. Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) has been expanding from silver into gold and has renewed operations in Quebec as precious metals mining was designated a vital economic activity. Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM) has also recommenced work in Quebec after a shutdown that will affect many mining companies’ output, but the company will still produce over a million ounces of gold this year.

COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of life, accelerating changes in everything from simple daily tasks to traditional key business models; citizens worldwide are preparing for a new normal.

In addition to vast social ramifications, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility and complicated nature of both manufacturing and supply chains as well as their susceptibility to disruption from disease, political unrest, or natural disaster. Out of necessity, manufacturers in the new normal will build factories much closer to where critical parts are needed, reduce the human workforce, and rely more on software and efficiency technologies like 3D printing. At the epicenter of this sea of change is Sigma Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: SGLB) with its revolutionary patented technology that detects and identifies defects and anomalies in real-time during the 3D printing process of metal, paving the way for scalability and economic efficiency. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has created a blueprint for consumer supply chain evolution, proving the importance of bringing outputs closer to where they are needed. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) has turned its software prowess toward 3D printing in a consortium that has created a modern manufacturing 3D printing file format, 3MF. For additive manufacturing, this new format replaces older file formats and eliminates many interoperability issues. Software behemoth, Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), makes a broad range of 3D software tools for almost every industry, essential for rapid prototyping and industrial manufacturing. Engineering simulation software from ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) allows innovation to flow smoothly through design, testing, and into 3D printing manufacturing. Software and technology are becoming increasingly important as the world grapples with how to reinvent social interaction and commerce in the post pandemic era.

COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of life, accelerating changes in everything from simple daily tasks to traditional key business models; citizens worldwide are preparing for a new normal.

In addition to vast social ramifications, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility and complicated nature of both manufacturing and supply chains as well as their susceptibility to disruption from disease, political unrest, or natural disaster. Out of necessity, manufacturers in the new normal will build factories much closer to where critical parts are needed, reduce the human workforce, and rely more on software and efficiency technologies like 3D printing. At the epicenter of this sea of change is Sigma Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: SGLB) (SGLB Profile) with its revolutionary patented technology that detects and identifies defects and anomalies in real-time during the 3D printing process of metal, paving the way for scalability and economic efficiency. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has created a blueprint for consumer supply chain evolution, proving the importance of bringing outputs closer to where they are needed. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) has turned its software prowess toward 3D printing in a consortium that has created a modern manufacturing 3D printing file format, 3MF. For additive manufacturing, this new format replaces older file formats and eliminates many interoperability issues. Software behemoth, Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), makes a broad range of 3D software tools for almost every industry, essential for rapid prototyping and industrial manufacturing. Engineering simulation software from ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) allows innovation to flow smoothly through design, testing, and into 3D printing manufacturing. Software and technology are becoming increasingly important as the world grapples with how to reinvent social interaction and commerce in the post pandemic era.