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Anthony Ginsberg, CEO of GINSGLOBAL Index Fund joined Steve Darling from Proactive to reflect on the remarkable journey of the Cloud Technology ETF, which was launched in 2018.

Over the past five years, cloud technology adoption has skyrocketed, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work trends. Initially, cloud technology was embraced by startups and SMEs, but it's now a cornerstone for large enterprises, including banks, insurers, and governments.

This evolution has significantly reshaped the landscape, with major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google benefiting. The pandemic expedited the adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, reducing risk for large corporations. IBM's acquisition of Red Hat was a pivotal moment, enabling multinational organizations to diversify their cloud providers.

Cloud technology now encompasses diverse industries, from social media and gaming to electric vehicles, even intersecting with AI, primarily driven by NVIDIA chips.

In terms of performance, the ETF has experienced remarkable growth, with a year-to-date increase of up to 30%. Overall, since its inception, it has seen a gain of around 44%, though there were some challenges due to factors like inflation and market fluctuations.

Looking ahead, Ginsberg anticipates continued M&A activity in the cloud and cybersecurity sectors. As AI becomes increasingly intertwined with cloud technology, it's likely that AI firms may also venture into the cloud space. The cloud industry is poised for substantial growth, potentially tripling in size over the next five to six years.

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COMTEX_441211792/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:47

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FPX Nickel CEO Martin Turenne joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has shared significant news that the company has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Company and Panasonic Corporation.

Turenne explained that this memorandum of understanding outlines collaborative opportunities for the vertical integration of nickel production, spanning from the development of FPX's Baptiste Nickel Project to the production of nickel sulphate and cathode active materials for the Prime Planet Energy & Solutions supply chain.

The collaboration will involve the sharing of technical information and expertise, as well as the exploration of potential strategic arrangements and business structures.

This partnership has the potential to provide FPX with additional funding, which will be instrumental in advancing the Baptiste Project. Specifically, the funds would support the preparation of a feasibility study and various activities related to the environmental assessment and permitting processes.

Overall, this memorandum of understanding represents a significant step forward for FPX Nickel, positioning the company at the forefront of the nickel supply chain and enhancing its ability to contribute to the growing demand for nickel in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies.

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FPX Nickel Corp

COMTEX_441211787/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:45

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American Rare Earths CEO Donald Swartz joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share important updates as the company has made significant changes to its United States management team to enhance its leadership and capabilities.

One key change is the transition of Mel Sanderson, the president of North America, to the role of non-executive director of the American Rare Earths Board. In addition to this role, Sanderson will chair the company's Government and Public Relations and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) committee. She will also serve as the spokesperson for the company on these critical matters.

Furthermore, American Rare Earths has welcomed two new professionals to its team. Joe Evers has joined as general counsel, bringing with him extensive experience in various legal, regulatory, policy, and external relations positions within the energy and mining industry over the past decade. Jennifer Almquist has been appointed as head of investor relations, boasting over 20 years of expertise in financial communications and public disclosure, encompassing investor relations, external financial reporting, strategic communications, corporate finance, and accounting.

These strategic changes underscore American Rare Earths' commitment to strengthening its leadership team and optimizing its corporate structure. By adding seasoned professionals to its ranks, the company aims to enhance its capabilities and effectively navigate the complexities of the energy and mining industry while maintaining a strong focus on ESG and stakeholder relations.

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American Rare Earths Ltd

COMTEX_441211797/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:52

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Gold Basin Resources CEO Colin Smith joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant results from the company's follow-up reverse-circulation drill program at the Gold Basin gold project in north-western Arizona.

Smith announced that the drill program, which spanned 2,224 meters, delivered compelling findings. The project yielded multiple broad gold zones in the Gap Zone, with widths of up to 70 meters downhole, covering a strike length of approximately 250 meters. Importantly, this mineralization remains open at depth, along the strike, and in width along the Stealth-Red Cloud trend.

Smith highlighted the program's success, noting that the majority of holes intercepted substantial intervals of near-surface oxide gold.

These results provide further evidence of a continuous 1.5-kilometer-long oxide gold system throughout the Stealth-Red Cloud trend. The company's next steps involve further drilling to delineate and expand the envelope of mineralization.

The encouraging findings indicate that there is significant potential for expansion, as the mineralization remains open in all directions. These developments reflect Gold Basin Resources' ongoing commitment to advancing its gold project and the exciting prospects it holds.

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Gold Basin Resources Corporation

COMTEX_441211795/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:50

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EMQQ Global founder and chief investment officer Kevin Carter joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a new report on India, which he describes as the "perfect emerging market at the perfect time."

The report delves into India's economic growth and draws comparisons with China's growth trajectory, highlighting several key factors that make India an attractive investment destination. One standout feature of India is its well-established homegrown technology sector, which dates back several decades. Companies like Tata Computer Systems (founded in 1968) and Infosys (founded in 1981) have been at the forefront of this technological evolution.

Furthermore, India annually produces the world's largest number of computer science engineering graduates, and the country's Indian Institutes of Technology, with 23 locations, consistently churn out a significant number of computer science graduates.

Carter also emphasized the significance of "The Indian Stack," a term used to describe India's "Digital Public Infrastructure." Starting in 2010, India has been systematically developing crucial public technology platforms that have enabled rapid digitization. A key milestone was the introduction of the Unified Payments Interface in 2016, which has since driven substantial growth in mobile payments in India, experiencing a 40-fold increase in the past five years.

This robust and well-planned digital public infrastructure sets India apart and positions it for sustained technological advancement. In essence, India's unique combination of factors, including a well-established tech sector, a highly skilled workforce, and a visionary digital infrastructure, makes it a compelling emerging market that investors are increasingly turning their attention to.

This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into India's growth story and its potential to follow in the footsteps of China's remarkable economic ascent.

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COMTEX_441211777/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:39

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Spectral AI Ltd (NASDAQ:MDAI) founder and CEO Wensheng Fan speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the medical-focused artificial intelligence company announced it has been awarded a new contract valued at up to $149 million by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The CEO describes the contract as Spectral AI's "single largest to date" and highlights that it represents an important step forward in its commercial efforts. The deal includes a base phase of $55mln for FDA clearance of "Deep View" in burn indication. The technology aims to assist ER physicians in determining whether burn patients should be transferred to specialized burn centers.

With 1.1 million burns occurring in the US annually, the potential for Deep View's application in emergency rooms and trauma centers is vast. Additionally, the technology will play a role in the treatment flow of both burn and diabetic foot ulcers, further expanding its clinical utility.

Fan explains that following Spectral's recent move from London's AIM to the NASDAQ, the contract signifies a pivotal moment in the company's history, cementing its commercial future and revealing more about its potential impact on the healthcare sector.

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Spectral AI Inc

COMTEX_441211781/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:41

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First Phosphate Corp CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant news regarding the company's agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for potential financing.

Passalacqua announced that First Phosphate Corp has received a Letter of Interest (LOI) from EXIM to provide financing of up to US$170 million. This financing is intended to support the procurement of US goods and services by First Phosphate in Canada and is eligible for a maximum repayment term of 10 years. The LOI is valid until October 14, 2024.

He further explained that EXIM has a mandate to mitigate the competitive impact of export support provided by countries like the People's Republic of China for opportunities like the one presented by First Phosphate. The company is dedicated to creating a strategic purified phosphoric acid reserve to support the development of the lithium iron phosphate battery industry in North America.

First Phosphate Corp holds over 1,500 square kilometres of royalty-free district-scale land claims in the SaguenayLac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, actively advancing its projects to contribute to the growth of sustainable energy solutions in the region and beyond. This agreement with EXIM represents a significant step toward achieving its goals.

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First Phosphate Corp.

COMTEX_441211784/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:43

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Redsense Medical CEO Pontus Nobreus joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant updates regarding the company's innovative Redsense System. This system plays a crucial role in monitoring and alerting healthcare providers in cases of blood leakage during hemodialysis treatments, addressing one of the most serious safety concerns in this medical field.

The Redsense System comprises a patented fiber optic sensor designed for use with either a venous needle or central venous catheter, linked to an alarm unit. The system has been developed with a strong focus on meeting the stringent safety requirements of healthcare providers in the dialysis sector. Alarmingly, globally, 21 individuals lose their lives each week due to blood leakage during hemodialysis, making this technology a critical advancement in patient care.

One major development for Redsense Medical is its recent listing on the OTCQX market under the ticker symbol 'RDSMF.' The United States is a pivotal market for the company, with 99% of its revenue in 2022 generated from the US. The company is actively planning to expand its presence in the US market, providing easier access for US investors to participate in their growth journey.

Looking ahead to the remainder of 2023 and 2024, Redsense Medical has ambitious goals, including continued growth in the US market and raising awareness about the importance of monitoring devices in home dialysis.

Additionally, the company is set to launch a new product called "The Clamp," which will further enhance patient safety during hemodialysis treatments. Overall, Redsense Medical's dedication to improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes in the field of hemodialysis positions it as a key player in the medical technology industry, and its expansion plans in the US market are poised to make a significant impact.

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Redsense Medical

COMTEX_441211767/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:35

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September 29, 2023, DealMaker, a leading FinTech, has been named Canadas 6th fastest growing company by The Globe and Mail Report on Business annual survey from hundreds of qualifying companies analyzed.

For the second year in a row, DealMaker has out-performed competition, ranking this year in 6th place and last year in 3rd place. Even in a challenging economy, a capital markets FinTech product has continued to lead Canada's growth and innovation. The award ranks qualifying independent Canadian companies by the percentage of their revenue growth over three years.

The DealMaker platform allows brands to tap into funding solutions beyond traditional venture capital, by using the internet to help companies to turn their customers and fans into shareholders. Also called Equity or Investor Crowdfunding, DealMakers platform facilitates all types of funding rounds for companies and startups – while offering pre-IPO opportunities to invest to the general public.

Founded by two lawyers in the capital markets industry, the Toronto-based startup is helping companies raise capital from their customers, followers, and fans. DealMaker has built an e-commerce-style platform that supports companies raising capital online. Co-founders Rebecca Kacaba and Mat Goldstein came up with the idea for DealMaker in 2015 while running a startup practice in their law firm.

We saw a huge pain point in the market where our clients were suffering, where the process to raise capital from investors was expensive and obsolete, and it was ripe for disruption, says Rebecca Kacaba, co-founder and CEO. Our innovative technology is advancing the equity crowdfunding space by increasing access to capital to founders who previously have been under-funded while also providing pre-IPO investment opportunities for those outside of the gilded gates of Wall Street.

To date, DealMaker has processed over $1.8 Bn USD in transactions and over 700,000 investments globally.

What makes DealMaker truly unique is our focus on providing an end-to-end platform for companies that need to raise capital, and are looking for an elegant digital solution, says Mat Goldstein, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer. From the cultivation of prospects, our best-in-class conversion functionality, and our state-of-the-art transfer agent, DealMaker is a pioneer in developing the online relationship between companies and their stakeholder.

With a staff of over 100 employees spanning Canada, the US, and South America – DealMaker is the market leader in online capital formation.

DealMaker is on a mission to create the most sophisticated capital markets tools on the planet, empowering capital to flow faster. It offers a suite of primary issuance, shareholder management, and capital raising solutions that includes equity crowdfunding, investor ranking algorithms, and data/analytical tools to support all capital raise types and all securities. Its innovative technology was designed to enable organizations to own and control exempt market raises to get the money they need, faster. DealMaker works for their issuers: putting brands and founders back in control to run streamlined, successful capital raises. Its mission is to turn the process of raising capital into simple eCommerce. The companys offices are located in Toronto, Canada, Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. Visit DealMaker.tech for more information.

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DealMaker

COMTEX_441211774/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:37

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Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys, the trailblazing pioneer in comprehensive men's grooming experiences, has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy. They have signed a strategic 12-unit expansion plan for Florida, led by Franchisees Sergio Ozeken and Jon Robinson. This visionary move will establish new Hammer & Nails establishments in key Floridian markets, Miami and Tampa. These remarkable achievements underscore the robust demand within the men's grooming sector, propelling Hammer & Nails into a rapid expansion phase, boasting over 70 licenses actively in development in addition to the 27 existing thriving locations nationwide.

"We are thrilled to embark on this exciting partnership with Sergio and Jon to bring our concept to life in Florida," explains Aaron Meyers, President & CEO of Hammer & Nails. "Sergio and Jon bring an ideal blend of experience and passion to help power our rapid expansion in the Sunshine State. The swift growth of our unique model demonstrates that franchise owners recognize the immense market potential in the men's grooming sector, ensuring both quick expansion and long-term stability."

These forthcoming ventures augment the ongoing growth of the brand. When asked about the pivotal factors that distinguished Hammer & Nails, Sergio Ozeken enthusiastically asserts, "I firmly believe that Hammer & Nails represents the future of men's grooming by offering a comprehensive array of services all under one roof. This concept is unparalleled, particularly in the vibrant Miami market. I am incredibly excited!"

Jon Robinson, the franchisee for Hammer & Nails in the Tampa area, shares Sergios conviction, "Partnering with Hammer & Nails to introduce this concept to Florida is a thrilling endeavor. In this era of growing male interest in grooming and self-care, Hammer & Nails stands ready to redefine the industry. Tampa is in for an exciting transformation, and Im excited to be part of this dynamic journey!"

Looking beyond the horizon of Florida, Hammer & Nails is poised to open new locations across the United States, including Georgia, Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, and California. This strategic nationwide progression mirrors the brand's unwavering commitment to disrupting the burgeoning men's grooming sector with its scalable and proven business approach. Overall, mens attitudes toward grooming have recently changed across all age demographics, with over 50% either having a daily skincare routine or feeling skincare and grooming are very important, according to a 2022 Ipsos study. Harnessing its distinctive and comprehensive service repertoire, Hammer & Nails is strategically positioned to seize this exponential growth trajectory.

Hammer & Nails is seeking dynamic franchise partners nationwide to join this remarkable journey. For a deeper insight into development prospects, kindly explore https://hammerandnailsfranchise.com.

Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys is a distinguished grooming destination dedicated to providing men with an exceptional grooming experience in an upscale environment. With a focus on quality, relaxation, and rejuvenation, Hammer & Nails has become synonymous with luxury in the grooming industry.

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https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/

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Hammer and Nail

COMTEX_441211764/2655/2023-09-29T14:10:33