Month: May 2021

TORONTO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artificial Intelligence company, AnalytixInsight Inc. (“AnalytixInsight”, or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ALY; OTCQB: ATIXF), announces that the board of directors of InvestoPro SIM (“InvestoPro”), the online financial broker of AnalytixInsight’s FinTech affiliate MarketWall, has approved a strategic plan for the promotion of InvestoPro to certain Intesa Sanpaolo customers. InvestoPro will be introduced by Intesa Sanpaolo to its customers as the bank’s online advanced digital trading platform, offering financial analysis, news, research, educational formats, and other exclusive content aided by artificial intelligence attributes provided by AnalytixInsight. Under the strategic plan, stock trading accounts will be transitioned to InvestoPro, thanks to the support of Intesa Sanpaolo. As a Samsung...

WBC is sport’s first global governing body to study psychedelics to examine the unprecedented step to protect the long-term health of its athletes MEXICO CITY and TORONTO and CHICAGO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World Boxing Council (“WBC”), boxing’s elite sanctioning body, and Wesana Health Holdings Inc. (“Wesana”) (CSE: WESA), an emerging data driven life sciences company focused on developing innovative approaches for better understanding, protecting and improving neurological health and performance, including through the advancement of psychedelic medicines, have announced a multi-year clinical research joint project to examine the therapeutic potential of psychedelics (psilocybin) at reducing the effects and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffered by its boxers. “Boxing is, by nature, a violent sport. Athletes...

Financial HighlightsQ1 revenue down 4.4%, down 5.5% in constant currency, as pandemic disruption moderates Q1 operating earnings of $10.6 million, compared to a reported loss for the corresponding period last year Q1 earnings per share of $0.64, or $0.12 on an adjusted basis, compared to adjusted earnings per share of $0.20 for the corresponding period last yearTROY, Mich., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) (Nasdaq: KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2021. Peter Quigley, president and chief executive officer, announced revenue for the first quarter of 2021 totaled $1.2 billion, a 4.4% decrease, or down 5.5% in constant currency, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020. Revenue declined year-over-year in the quarter as the effects...

~ First Quarter Net Income Increased 208%, Highest in 15+ years ~ Operating Income Increased 84% ~ Gross Margin Improved 90 Basis Points AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP), a leading global provider of merchandising and marketing services, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2021. “This past quarter was our highest first quarter net income performance in more than 15 years. Despite the lingering effects of the pandemic-led economic downturn, this also marks the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvements in net income. With a renewed energy, we have improved total company profitability, while realizing growth in several of our businesses such as Canada, Mexico, China and South Africa,” stated Mike Matacunas, President and Chief Executive...

PHOENIX, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCQB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data and financial applications, announced financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. QuoteMedia provides banks, brokerage firms, private equity firms, financial planners and sophisticated investors with a more economical, higher quality alternative source of stock market data and related research information. We compete with several larger legacy organizations and a modest community of other smaller companies. QuoteMedia provides streaming data feeds, on-demand request-based data (XML/JSON), web content solutions (financial content for website integration) and applications such as Quotestream Professional desktop and mobile.  Highlights for Q1 2021 include the following:Revenue increased to $3,606,218 in Q1...

Company Achieves Highest-Ever Quarterly Natural Gas Production NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN UNITED STATES   Key Highlights:Natural gas production of 215 mmcf/day in Q1 2021, the highest quarterly production in our Company’s history Production of 43,997 boe/day, an increase of 7% compared to the same quarter in 2020 Petroleum and natural gas revenue was $81.9 million, an increase of $17.1 million or 26% compared to the same quarter in 2020 Cash flow from operations of $11.0 million Net Operating Income1 (“NOI”) of $20.9 million increased by 9%, and Adjusted Funds Flow From Operations1 (“AFFO”) of $14.9 million increased 7% compared to the same period last year We are progressing our ESG mandate and will deliver our inaugural ESG report in the second quarter of this year, anchored by our...

DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a leading provider of trusted local news and information and a major advertising platform in 77 markets, today announced it has selected Alexa Wilson to be vice president – brand and strategic marketing for the company. The position of vice president – brand and strategic marketing is new to the company, said Nathan Bekke, Lee operating vice president and vice president of consumer sales and marketing. Bekke said the key position was created to develop strategies to drive readership and subscriptions, engagement, and consumer awareness for the company’s portfolio of branded local digital and print products. “Alexa is an exceptionally talented strategic executive with demonstrated success in building and sustaining superior digital media...

Leading global construction firm joins OCI, OPG, The Weather Network, Slate and other partners in smart city collaboration TORONTO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global construction firm, Multiplex, announced today that it has joined the IBI Group-led (TSX:IBG) Smart City Sandbox. The Sandbox launched in 2018 as a group of like-minded public- and private-sector partners — including IBI Group, Ontario Power Generation, Ontario Centre of Innovation, The Weather Network, Slate Asset Management, EllisDon and Microsoft as technology provider — with a mission to foster innovative new products and solutions focused on improving the quality of life in urban environments. With its interest in construction innovation, Multiplex looks forward to synergies among the partnership and broader community, while bringing its domain knowledge and...

TORONTO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Acerus” or the “Company”) (TSX: ASP; OTCQB: ASPCF) today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in US dollars and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Q1 – 2021 HighlightsRe-purchased all remaining NATESTO® rights from Aytu Biopharma, allowing Acerus to build and leverage its commercial business across North America Expanded NATESTO® access to 20 countries across Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East through an agreement with Maylen Farma (“Maylen”), a firm based in Lugano, Switzerland that specializes in bringing pharmaceutical products and healthcare services to patients in emerging markets Received notice of...

HOUSTON, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harvest Oil & Gas Corp. (OTC PINK: HRST) (“Harvest” or the “Company”) today announced that on May 13, 2021 the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved a liquidating distribution of $3.00 per share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, or $3,079,623.00 in the aggregate (the “Liquidating Distribution”), which will be paid on June 1, 2021 to stockholders of record as of May 24, 2021. The distribution is intended to be treated as a taxable liquidating distribution pursuant to the plan of distribution adopted on April 9, 2021 by the Board in accordance with Section 281(b) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). Information regarding tax matters in this press release is for general information purposes only and does not constitute...