Day: April 22, 2020

TORONTO, 22 avr. 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Placements AGF Inc. (PAGFI) a annoncé aujourd’hui une série de modifications apportées aux niveaux de risque qui sont associés à certains de ses fonds et un changement de nom de fonds.Modifications de niveaux de risqueÀ compter d’aujourd’hui, PAGFI réduit le niveau de risque des huit fonds suivants :Dans chaque cas, l’objectif du fonds, de même que la stratégie ou la gestion pertinente ne font l’objet d’aucun changement important.Changement de nomÀ compter d’aujourd’hui, PAGFI change également le nom du Fonds d’actions à revenu ciblé AGF, qui s’appellera désormais Fonds de revenu d’actions AGF. Au sujet de La Société de Gestion AGF LimitéeFondée en 1957, La Société de Gestion AGF Limitée (AGF) est une société indépendante de gestion de placements diversifiés à l’échelle mondiale....

Orlando, Florida, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), operator of IZEAx®, the premier online marketplace connecting brands and publishers with influential content creators, released its latest research initiative, “COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Impacts on Consumption Trends” today. The U.S. consumer study examines the impacts of COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” orders among those currently confined to their homes. It focuses on the purchasing behaviors of consumers, specifically as they relate to clothing, groceries, appliances, and electronics.The new report is available to download for free, here: izea.com/covid19/consumptionIZEA fielded the study on April 9, 2020, as many U.S. consumers were entering their 2nd or 3rd week of home confinement. All of those who participated in the study indicated that they were...

San Francisco, CA, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS) (the “Company”), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and radiation therapy services, today announced that effective on May 4, 2020, Ernest A. Bates, M.D., will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr. Bates will continue as the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) until December 31, 2020. Raymond C. Stachowiak, a member of the Board since 2009, has been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective upon Dr. Bates’ retirement and will continue to serve on the Board.Dr. Bates founded the Company in 1977 as President and Chief Executive Officer. He transformed it into a provider of advanced...

WALTHAM, Mass., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) today announced that the Company will report its first quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. The Company will issue a press release before the market opens and will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss business updates and financial results for the three-month reporting period ended March 31, 2020. The conference call will be accessible by dialing toll-free (844) 701-1063 for domestic callers and (412) 317-5487 for international callers. No passcode is required for the live call. In addition, a webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. Both the conference call and webcast will be archived for a period of time following the live event. The replay dial-in numbers are (877)...

Falls Church, Va., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FALLS CHURCH, Va. – PAE (NASDAQ: PAE, PAEWW), a global leader in delivering smart solutions to the U.S. government and its allies, has been awarded a contract valued at more than $12.4 million to continue supporting the U.S. Postal Service at its Milwaukee Mail Transport Equipment Service Center.PAE President and CEO John Heller said the award recognizes PAE’s long-standing track record of delivering best-in-class solutions in managing high volume and process-driven programs that require specialized business process outsourcing expertise.“We provide the distinct capabilities the Postal Service needs and an outstanding management approach that delivers innovative solutions,” Heller said. “PAE helped open the MTESC in Milwaukee in 2006 and we have an opportunity to strengthen that...

BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edison Nation, Inc., a multifaceted ecosystem that fosters innovation and drives IP, media and consumer products, announces the addition of media and entertainment industry leader Mary Ann Halford as the company expands its television and media content offerings.“I am very excited about joining Edison Nation’s board at this time. I believe that the company’s media efforts will prove to be the foundation of a vibrant innovative ecosystem and driver of continued success.” says Mary Ann Halford.“We are pleased to welcome Mary Ann Halford to our board during an exciting period of growth,” said Christopher Ferguson, Edison Nation’s CEO. “Mary Ann joins us as we drive our media strategy forward and build omni-channel relationships with our community. The addition of Mary Ann brings a wealth...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: AGN) (FRANKFURT: AGW) (OTCQB: AGNPF) (the “Company” or “Algernon”) a clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, is pleased to announce that it has submitted a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) to Health Canada for an NP-120 (Ifenprodil) COVID-19 Phase 2b/3 multinational clinical trial. The same study protocol is being prepared for submission to the U.S. FDA and Australian regulatory authorities.The study will be an adaptive pilot to pivotal trial design based on guidance documents from the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine if Ifenprodil can improve clinical symptoms and reduce the number of COVID-19 infected patients from progressing to mechanical ventilation with intubation and death.The trial will begin as a Phase...

TORONTO, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aleafia Health Inc.’s (TSX: ALEF, OTC: ALEAF) (“Aleafia Health” or the “Company”) AssureHome Delivery™, Canada’s only fast, direct-to-door delivery service, has launched industry-leading next day distribution of medical cannabis products.Providing patients with fast and complementary service, the first Toronto deliveries were completed on April 21, 2020. Service highlights include:Next day AssureHome Delivery™ immediately available to Toronto patients, with a 30-day rollout to the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding communitiesSignificantly faster delivery times compared to third-party parcel servicesPatients will receive a shipment tracking number and phone call 15 minutes prior to the driver’s arrivalAll orders received before 9 p.m. will be delivered the following business day between...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ero Copper Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX: ERO) is pleased to provide a quarterly update on the ongoing exploration drill programs on its 99.6% owned Vale do Curaçá Property located in Bahia State, Brazil and its 97.6% owned NX Gold Mine located in Mata Grosso State, Brazil. This update encompasses drill results received from December 2019 through March, 2020. Drilling during the period continued to focus on priority target areas within the Pilar Mine, Vermelhos Mine, the broader Curaçá Valley as well as extensions of the Santo Antonio Vein at the NX Gold Mine, all according to the planned drill programs for the first quarter of 2020, which have not been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.HIGHLIGHTSContinued success in demonstrating continuity of the high-grade ‘Superpod’...