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CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Interview to Air on The RedChip Money Report

SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) today announced that an interview with its President Wil Ralston will air on The RedChip Money Report television program. Per the update, the interview is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 19, at 3 PM local time on Bloomberg International, available in 100+ million homes across Europe. Ralston provides insight into the company’s rapidly growing solar business in the exclusive interview, which will also air in the U.S. on the Family Channel at 6 PM on April 22, the Action Channel at 11 AM on Sunday, April 19, and is available via live stream on American Business TV.

To view the interview segment, visit http://cnw.fm/hdwA0

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About SinglePoint, Inc.

Founded in 2011 SinglePoint, Inc (OTCQB: SING) invests in and acquires brands and companies that will benefit from injection of growth capital and the sales and marketing expertise of SinglePoint. The company portfolio currently includes solar, hemp and technology applications. SinglePoint is working to grow the company to a multinational brand. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SinglePoint.com.

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CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that provides (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) CannabisNewsBreaks that summarize corporate news and information, (3) enhanced press release services, (4) social media distribution and optimization services, and (5) a full array of corporate communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company with an extensive team of contributing journalists and writers, CNW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that desire to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. CNW has an ever-growing distribution network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets across the country. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, CNW brings its clients unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness. CNW is where news, content and information converge.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) CEO Discusses New Revenue Streams on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) was featured on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. The internationally syndicated program, viewed in over 200 million households and more than 75 countries, covers money-focused topics and features in-depth interviews with CEOs and executives that offer insights into various companies and their operations and future outlooks. Among other highlights, this week’s episode featured CIIX CEO Warren Wang as he discussed the company generating new streams of revenue via its new YouTube program.

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/pSN92

About ChineseInvestors.com Inc.

Founded in 1999, ChineseInvestors.com endeavors to be an innovative company by providing (a) real-time market commentary, analysis and educationally related services in both traditional and simplified Chinese language character sets; (b) advertising and public-relations-related support services; and (c) retail, online and direct sales of hemp-based products and other health-related products. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ChineseInvestors.com.

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420 with CNW – COVID-19 Reshapes the Marijuana Industry’s Long Term Outlook

Three months after the Coronavirus first appeared in Wuhan, China, it has infected over 2 million individuals and claimed at least 130,000 lives worldwide. Experts say more than 70% of the world’s population may end up infected with the virus, and that we may have to practice social distancing in sporadic periods until 2022 to make sure it is completely eradicated. It’s safe to say the pandemic isn’t going away any time soon.

To help curb the spread, most governments have ordered lockdowns, requiring people to self-isolate and all but the most essential businesses to shut down. This has been extremely hard on the economy, with some economists saying the U.S. is already in a recession. The cannabis industry felt the effects of the Coronavirus way before it spread to Europe and the U.S., and it’s very possible that the industry will come out of this pandemic looking and operating very differently. For starters,

Supply chain issues were exposed as soon as China shut down production at the start of the year. The country is a known manufacturer of cheap parts, and most cannabis companies depended on it for materials like vape hardware and packaging. Additionally, the pandemic revealed that there were few, if any, domestic alternatives. Although parts of China have started opening up again, these companies will have to consider the viability of international supply lines.

Real estate opportunities. With the economy at an all-time low, companies that are in the market for real estate after the pandemic dies down will most likely find better deals than they would have before the pandemic. The fact that numerous state governments have deemed marijuana essential is a tacit acknowledgment of its medical abilities, so players looking to cash in on this after the virus dies down will have a plethora of attractive real estate opportunities.

Mergers and Acquisitions. Although cannabis has registered booming sales in the weeks leading to and during the lockdown, some businesses haven’t been doing as well. California’s marijuana industry, for instance, wasn’t in a good place even before the Coronavirus broke out. Companies have been faced with plummeting cannabis stocks and investor retreats that have led to widespread debts.

With the Coronavirus halting almost all business operations and without access to traditional banking services like bank loans, these businesses will be forced to find another way to survive, such as being acquired by a larger firm or merging with one.

However the shutdown may be around for the long haul, so the pandemic’s full effect on the cannabis industry is yet to be determined.

Experts believe that cannabis companies like Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) are already activating their contingency plans and gearing up for tough times ahead.

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CNW420 spotlights the latest developments in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry through the release of two informative articles each business day. Our concise, informative content serves as a gateway for investors interested in the legalized cannabis sector and provides updates on how regulatory developments may impact financial markets. Articles are released each business day at 4:20 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. Eastern – our tribute to the time synonymous with cannabis culture. If marijuana and the burgeoning industry surrounding it are on your radar, CNW420 is for you! Check back daily to stay up-to-date on the latest milestones in the fast -changing world of cannabis.

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420 with CNW – Coronavirus Outbreak Casts Doubt on Cannabis Legalization Plans in Mexico

The Coronavirus pandemic has without a doubt thrown the world into a panic and confusion not seen since the Spanish flu. With over 2 million people infected worldwide and more than 100,000 lives lost, the situation is clearly dire, and governments across the globe have been scrambling to prevent a global catastrophe. This has mainly consisted of passing measures to encourage social distancing and self-isolation.

In the U.S., cannabis has been deemed essential by most states with legal marijuana programs, thus allowing the industry to keep operating during the lockdown. However, the pandemic has led to the cancellation of global cannabis trade shows, as well as putting a damper on various marijuana legalization campaigns.

The industry recently received another blow after the Mexico Senate decided to postpone most legislative activity, casting serious doubt on the future of marijuana. Late last year, the Supreme Court gave the legislature six months to approve legislation that legalizes all forms of cannabis, and those six months expire on April 30. Now, with most legislative activity shut down, many wonder whether the bill will be approved in time.

This postponement is part of the second phase of contingency measures to help fight the Coronavirus pandemic.

Although three senate commissions acting in unison approved a legalization bill earlier this month, the document would still need to go through the Senate plenary and the Chamber of Deputies before being signed into law by the president. If approved, the bill would launch one of the world’s largest adult-use programs by population, and it would legalize recreational marijuana as well as cannabis for medical and industrial hemp use.

The bill would have made it legal for adults to possess up to 200 grams of marijuana and it would allow home cultivation with certain limits. It also contains restrictions on foreign investment and vertical and horizontal integration to allow domestic, disadvantaged communities to reap the benefits of legalization. It could still see more modifications along the way, but the decision by the senate to reduce activity will undoubtedly play a role in how lawmakers will proceed.

And even if the bill is approved by the April 30 deadline, Mexico will have to wait years for a functional legal cannabis market. It would require the creation of a government cannabis regulatory institute that would have to draft regulations for the industry before it could begin accepting license and permit applications.

It would be interesting to hear what industry actors like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) think the ramifications of this delay will have on the cannabis industry on the sub-continent.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) to Expand BudCars into Southern California Marketplace Through Acquisition of Two Greater-LA Locations

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD), together with its BudCars Cannabis Delivery Service, today announced the expansion of BudCars into the Southern California marketplace through the acquisition of two locations in the greater Los Angeles area. According to the update, the company’s Sacramento locations have been experiencing dramatic growth, with revenues consistently increasing 10% week-over-week, driven by exploding demand for contactless delivery of cannabis products due to the coronavirus lockdown. At these locations, the company now expects to surpass $30 million in annualized revenues. “Our Sacramento locations will pass the $10 million mark for annualized sales within the next 60-90 days,” Sugarmade CEO Jimmy Chan stated in the news release. “The growth has been so dramatic that we have had to drastically revise our expectations to the upside, which demands expansion, both in terms of staff and fleet in Sacramento, and in terms of regional expansion into Southern California. As a result, we are acquiring two distribution hub locations in the LA area with cannabis licenses included so we can hit the ground running.”

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/WfMP3

About Sugarmade

Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) is a product and branding marketing company investing in operations and technologies with disruptive potential. More information on Sugarmade can be accessed at: www.Sugarmade.com. Sugarmade sees opportunities in business operations that combine the best areas of on-demand consumer distribution with certain areas of synergistic manufacturing and packaging to create a business model that capitalizes on the many changes in the cannabis industry. The company has made agreements with several market participants, which will be announced within Q1 and Q2 of Calendar Year 2020. The company views these opportunities as very scalable and capable of producing strong revenue growth for the company.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) PharmHouse Increases Bank Debt Facility by $10M, Signifying Confidence in the Joint Venture

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, today announced that its 49%-owned joint venture in Leamington, Ontario, PharmHouse Inc., amended its syndicated credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”), as the agent and lead lender, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Concentra Bank (together with BMO, the “Lenders”). According to the update, the amended terms provide PharmHouse with an additional $10 million of secured debt financing, representing an increase to the Credit Facility that was initially announced in January 2019. “This incremental debt financing, which comes at a time of significant constraint in capital markets generally, is a testament to the momentum that our joint venture has been building for the past two years,” Canopy Rivers Chief Financial Officer Eddie Lucarelli stated in the news release. “We believe that it signifies the growing confidence that leading financial institutions have in the quality of the cultivation platform that has been built, the expertise of our partners, and PharmHouse’s long-term role in the global cannabis sector.”

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About Canopy Rivers

Canopy Rivers is a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis. Its unique investment and operating platform is structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers identifies strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector. As the portfolio continues to develop, constituents will be provided with opportunities to work with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) and collaborate among themselves, which Canopy Rivers believes will maximize value for its shareholders and foster an environment of innovation, synergy and value creation for the entire portfolio. For more information, visit www.CanopyRivers.com.

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CBDNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) to Celebrate 420 with Special Promotion to hempSMART(TM) Followers and Customers

Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp corporation, today announced that it is celebrating April 20th (“420”) with a special promotion to all of its hempSMART(TM) followers and customers. MCOA has long championed sectors of the cannabis industry including legal hemp (“CBD”) and medicinal marijuana. “We have been on the forefront of technological innovations, healthy CBD formulations and legalization efforts since we launched the company. We have positioned ourselves as a leader in our industry and pioneers in the CBD sector having received one of the first CBD patents on our Brain Product,” MCOA CEO Jesus Quintero said in the news release. “More than ever, we are proud that MCOA has developed products that enhance our customers’ wellness – we never sacrifice quality at the expense of our customers. Our commitment to developing affordable, quality, and innovative CBD products has allowed us to distinguish ourselves from a disorganized and poorly branded sector.”

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About Marijuana Company of America Inc.

MCOA is a corporation that participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name hempSMART(TM), which targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing and retail sales program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) joint ventures and acquisitions of business entities engaged in the growth and sale of hemp and cannabis products in jurisdictions where cultivation is legal; and (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas as market opportunities in this segment mature and develop. For more information, visit www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496) Names New Member to Special Advisory Committee

Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496), a human optimization sciences company focused on applying novel and natural treatment protocols to address a broad range of disorders and deficiencies with an emphasis on psychedelic medicine, this morning announced the appointment of the former President of Red Bull Canada, Mr. Jim Bailey, to its Special Advisory Committee. Bailey will support in the marketing, distribution and commercialization of Champignon’s Novoformulations-branded novel delivery systems targeting the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and psychedelic medicine industries. “I am very excited to be part of a company that is leading the way in finding alternative solutions to traditional pharmaceuticals with science-based research and functional products,” Jim Bailey stated in the news release. “My background in heavily regulated industries coupled with my experience in the CPG space provides a great compliment to an already talented and experienced advisory board.”

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About Champignon Brands Inc.

Champignon Brands Inc. is a research-driven company specializing in the formulation of a suite of medicinal mushrooms health products, as well as novel ketamine, anaesthetics and adaptogenic delivery platforms for the nutritional, wellness and alternative medicine industries. Via its vertically integrated alternative medicine product range, Champignon is pursuing the development and commercialization of rapid onset treatments capable of improving health outcomes, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”), as well as substance and alcohol use disorders. Under a collaborative research agreement with the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, the Company is conducting pre-clinical studies and eventual human clinical trials, with the objective of demonstrating safety and efficacy of the combination of psilocybin and cannabidiol in treating mTBI with PTSD or stand-alone PTSD. Champignon continues to be inspired by sustainability, as its medicinal mushroom-infused SKUs are organic, non-GMO and vegan certified. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.Champignonbrands.com.

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420 with CNW – 5 Welcome Trends for Cannabis Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The past few weeks haven’t been easy for most industries, starting as soon as parts of China started locking down to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. It quickly became apparent that a lot of industries rely on China for cheap raw materials, and as factories slowed down manufacturing in the country, most industries were faced with supply chain disruptions.

At the moment, the virus has infected over 1.9 million people and claimed at least 120,000 lives. Governments have been scrambling to flatten the curve, but most of the Coronavirus measures have wreaked havoc on the economy. However, one industry that’s still going despite the pandemic is cannabis. Marijuana dispensaries saw an almost 160% spike in demand, and most states with legal marijuana have deemed the sector essential.

With most cannabis businesses registering increased sales as millions of people file for unemployment and the economy slides into a recession, some have suggested that the industry may be recession-proof. Here are a few trends that say they might be right;

More people see cannabis as a medicine. Cannabis has always gotten a bad rap, with most anti-marijuana proponents arguing that it is a gateway drug. However, the decision by numerous state governments to declare cannabis essential was a game-changer. Among its very many medicinal applications, cannabis works great against stress and anxiety, making it a perfect companion during stressful times such as these.

Solitary consumption has always been a plus for marijuana. Although group sessions can be fun, they aren’t encouraged due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and marijuana lends itself beautifully to home consumption. Alcohol tends to be a social drug, and there have been a few cases of people meeting up for a pint despite the lockdown.

It doesn’t require a complex supply chain. Sure, companies that make vapes may rely on China for certain parts, but the marijuana itself is homegrown. And seeing as the virus attacks the respiratory system, you shouldn’t be smoking anyway. Most cannabis businesses that don’t rely on vape sales still have most of their supply chains intact, allowing them to keep operating during the lockdown.

Cannabis delivery services have experienced an upsurge of over 85% in demand the past few weeks. States such as Maine and Illinois have approved home delivery of marijuana as a way of reducing contact between employees and customers. With most people stuck at home, any business that can deliver will have an advantage over one that can’t.

Drug use often increases during times of financial difficulty. In fact, there is a long history of alcohol enjoying healthy sales while other industries declined, and cannabis seems to have joined this elite club. And while alcohol barely has any medical benefits, cannabis does, and it is a lot safer than alcohol. Its ability to reduce stress and anxiety makes it an invaluable companion to people looking for a safe drug to help them get through the pandemic.

Experts believe that cannabis industry actors like The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) are seeing how they can pivot their strategies to take advantage of these emerging trends.

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420 with CNW – COVID-19 Throws Oregon Marijuana 4/20 Plans in Disarray

When the Coronavirus first appeared in Wuhan, China last year, no one could have even imagined the impact it would have. The virus has infected over 1.9 million people and left at least 120,000 dead. With roughly 3 billion people under lockdown and all but the most essential businesses shut down, the global economy has been on a downturn.

The cannabis industry was lucky enough to be deemed essential by most states which have legalized marijuana. On top of that, these states have passed measures to help cannabis businesses transact with their customers as safely and responsibly as possible, such as curbside pickups and home deliveries. However, the sector has had to rethink or altogether postpone pre-planned events due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

4/20 has always been the unofficial holiday for cannabis, and given that this year is 2020, the entire month of April would have been 4/20. It’s safe to say most players in the cannabis industry had plans for the day, and the weeks leading up to it.

“This was supposed to be the biggest 4/20 that we’ve ever seen, or that’s been available for legal business, and with Coronavirus it took all of that and threw it to the wayside. Everybody’s been in a guessing game of how this is going to work,” says Tony Fritts, Regional Manager at Oregon City-based Cannabis Nation.

“How can we do it socially responsibly or in a responsible fashion? It’s honestly taken all our plans and thrown them out the window and now we’re just kind of trying to do something helpful for everybody that’s not adding to the problem.”

According to Fritz, they had originally planned to host parties with DJs, food trucks, raffles, and giveaways. However, he doesn’t quite know what to expect this year, given the current situation.

“I think it’s going to be an underwhelming year. If they can’t purchase online or don’t know how to go about or that’s just not their thing, we’re going to see quite a few people in the shops,” he says.

Cannabis Nation has taken a couple of measures to stay safe during 4/20 and the lead up to it. They have spread out their deals over the entire month to reduce foot traffic and time spent inside their stores. They have placed space markers on the floors to keep customers six feet apart, as well as encouraging online purchases.

On the day itself, Fritz says, customers will find a DMV-type ticketing system, as well as an employee assigned to manage the flow of customers and help keep them six feet apart.

The way Cannabis Nation in Oregon seems to be disappointed by the effects of COVID-19 is seen by experts as closely reflecting what other sector players, such as Round Meadow Holdings Corp. and Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), may be going through during this month.

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