Day: August 19, 2020

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP, the “Company”), a leading provider of internet-based smart display screens, and a new-media ecosystem that enables targeted advertising and online retails, today announced that 15 companies have joined the Taoping Alliance to operate Taoping new media in 15 cities as its city partners. As of now, Taoping Alliance has 211 domestic members operating in 211 cities across 26 provinces out of 34 provincial-level administrative units in China as well as three overseas members (Toronto, Asia, and Singapore).The 15 new members are Yiliang Taoping and Shilin Taoping in Yunnan Province, Renhuai Taoping, Tongren Taoping, Longli Taoping, Sansui Taoping, Jianhe Taoping, Taijiang Taoping, Huangping Taoping, Zhenyuan Taoping, Majiang Taoping and Danzhai Taoping in Guizhou...

WILMETTE, Ill. and BELOIT, Wis. and MORGAN HILL, Calif., Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monopar Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: MNPR) (Wilmette, IL) and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC (Beloit, WI), who are collaborating on the development of urokinase plasminogen activator receptor targeted radio-immuno-therapeutics (uPRITs) for the potential treatment of patients with severe COVID-19, today announced a partnership with Aragen Bioscience, Inc. (Morgan Hill, CA),  a leading contract research organization focused on accelerating preclinical biologics product development. Aragen will perform studies aimed at selecting a lead candidate uPRIT to advance into IND-enabling development for severe COVID-19.“Aragen’s expertise in this specific area of preclinical research should accelerate selection of a lead uPRIT based on the MNPR-101...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHFS), a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from fluid overload, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of units for gross proceeds of approximately $12.5 million prior to deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by CHF Solutions. The offering is comprised of 27,774,195 Units, priced at a public offering price of $0.45 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.45 per share that expires on the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance.The securities comprising the units are immediately separable and will be issued separately. The closing of the offering...

BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlueCity Holdings Limited (“BlueCity” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BLCT), a world’s leading online LGBTQ platform, today announced its participation in the following investor conferences.The LD Micro 500            Date: September 1 – September 4, 2020            Virtual Conference            Format: Management will make presentation on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 9:00-9:20AM EST, and will also be available for virtual one on one meetings during the event.ICA Asia Insights Forum            Date: September 21 – September 25, 2020            Virtual Conference            Format: Management will be available for presentation and virtual one on one meetings during the event.Interested investors who wish to request a meeting should contact their respective institutional sales representative...

Admicom Oyj: Admicom-konsernissa aloitetaan yhteistoimintaneuvottelut toiminnan tehostamiseksiADMICOM OYJ SISÄPIIRITIETO 19.8.2020 KLO 15:30Admicom Finland Oy ja Admicom Oyj käynnistävät yhteistoimintaneuvotteluprosessin, jonka tavoitteena on sopeuttaa työvoiman käyttöä vastaamaan koronaepidemian vuoksi vähentynyttä kysyntää, tukemaan yrityksen toimintojen uutta organisointia sekä poistaa päällekkäisyyksiä ostetun Tocoman-liiketoiminnan kanssa.Vähennystarve on mahdollista toteuttaa lomautuksin ja irtisanomisin. Mahdolliset irtisanomiset koskevat alle 10 henkilöä ja mahdollisten lomautusten kesto on enintään 90 kalenteripäivää.Neuvottelujen piirissä ovat kaikki Admicom Finland Oy:n ja Admicom Oyj:n työntekijät, pois lukien tuotekehityksessä ja tilitoimistossa työskentelevät henkilöt. Yhteensä neuvottelujen piirissä on 96 henkilöä. Neuvotteluesitys...

EDISON, N.J., Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: SFOR), CEO Mark L. Kay provides a business update for the balance of 2020 as well as a look ahead to 2021.“There’s no question that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in modern history for StrikeForce and in general. The Coronavirus pandemic has affected businesses and individuals around the world with unprecedented tragedy and endless uncertainty. Yet, despite this horrible backdrop, I am encouraged about StrikeForce’s chances of growth & prosperity.”“We have spoken with many of our resellers & clients, and the good news is that all of our contracts remain intact, and remain hopeful and the big deals that we have worked on (some for years unfortunately), still plan on moving forward and are now starting to discuss launch...

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recruiter.com Group Inc. (OTCQB: RCRT), a hiring platform with the world’s largest network of recruiters, announced its second-quarter 2020 financial results.Key HighlightsAchieved 26,013 recruiters on our job recruiter platform, as of June 30, 2020;Received a total of $3 million in gross proceeds (excluding fees) from a 12.5% Original Issue Discount Senior Subordinated Secured Convertible Debenture offering, which was oversubscribed;Signed key agreements with a Fortune 50 company, a leading managed service platform, and four healthcare companies;Signed seven new clients for our “Recruiters On Demand” program;Continued build-out and enhancement of our executive team, including hiring Evan Sohn as Chief Executive Officer and Judy Krandel as Chief Financial Officer, while...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, today announced the appointment of Riddhi Gangolli, BDS, MS, PhD, to the newly created role of Senior Director of Professional Education and Key Opinion Leader Strategy. Gangolli will work directly with industry professionals to help educate them about SmileDirectClub’s telehealth platform as the company grows its recently expanded direct-to-office offering and SmileDirectClub Partner Network.“As a company, we are committed to working closely with the dental community as we continue in our mission to make affordable oral care accessible to everyone. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gangolli to the SmileDirectClub team to continue to build strong relationships with licensed...

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for July 2020:  See Progressive’s complete monthly earnings release, including the “Monthly Commentary,” for additional information.About ProgressiveThe Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever and however it’s most convenient – online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the third largest auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of motorcycle and commercial...

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (‘Clear Blue’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: 0YA), the Smart Off-Grid™ company, today announced that it will report financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2020 on Thursday, August 27, 2020, before the market opens.  Clear Blue will host a conference call that same day, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to review the Company’s performance and answer questions. Those interested can register at:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kRrNO9YaSo-BCgX-tWi40QAbout Clear Blue Technologies InternationalClear Blue Technologies International, the Smart Off-Grid™ company, was founded on a vision of delivering clean, managed, “wireless power” to meet the global need for reliable, low-cost, solar and hybrid power for lighting, telecom, security,...