InvestorWire NewsRoom

Articles

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022 - 12:38 pm

Amid Fluctuating Outlook for Gold, Explorer StraightUp Resources Inc. (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) Bullish on 2022 Drill Strategy

Investors are taking disparate approaches to gold as unusual inflation pressures raise questions about economic safeguards but the U.S. government continues to tout fiat strength amid employment positivityStraightUp Resources enters 2022 with a tailwind driving enthusiasm about its gold prospects in Ontario’s famed greenstone belt and a historically metal-rich region in the western United StatesIn China, jewelry markets are beginning to recover from the COVID-19…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022 - 12:08 pm

Finding Opportunities in an Aging America: InnerScope Hearing Technologies Inc. (INND) Finding Success in Retail and Direct-to-Consumer Sales

As the number of older Americans moves to exceeding the number of children, analysts are forecasting the U.S. hearing aid market to grow 69% to $4.48 billion in 2028InnerScope Hearing Solutions is using a strong mix of Direct-to-Consumer and a retail footprint to market and sell its affordable, app-controlled hearing aidsInnerScope recently acquired HearingAssist, making INND Walmart's largest direct-ship and wholesale hearing aid supplier a…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 2:09 pm

FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR) Marks a 21% Year-Over-Year Growth in Revenue for Q3 2022; Anticipates Significant Growth in the Next Fiscal year

FingerMotion attributed its strong finish for Q3 2022 to strategic investments and collaborations with key players in the industryIt hopes to carry on this performance trend into the next fiscal year, tapping into the investments and collaborations made so far The company also plans to capitalize on the insurtech sector while also forming new brands designed to offer mobile device protection for the Chinese market FingerMotion…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 1:52 pm

Decentralized Status of Lightning Network Discussed at Keyfest 2022; LQwD FinTech Corp. (TSX.V: LQWD) (OTCQB: LQWDF) Achieves Significant Growth Since 2021 Acquisition

Keyfest 2022 prompted the question as to whether the Lightning Network is decentralized – the very essence of the layer 2 protocol overlay of the blockchainUnlike fiat currency, which is ultimately governed by The Federal Reserve, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is comprised of nodes and channels with no direct governing bodyThe success of the Lightning Network since January 2021 is driving LQwD's drive for the new…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 1:35 pm

FuelPositive Corp. (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) Nears Portable Ammonia-generating Prototype Rollout Amid Growing Demand for Green Tech Solutions

Canadian-based clean energy solutions innovator FuelPositive Corp. is developing a means of producing and using ammonia as a non-carbon polluting fuel sourceFuelPositive regards the green ammonia produced by its unique system as a safer and more effective means of transporting hydrogen that can be used to provide power and other benefits in an environmentally positive mannerThe agricultural and shipping industries are preferred targets for conversion…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 1:03 pm

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) IRB-Approved Study Could ‘Lead to New Frontiers,’ Begins Enrollment This Year

Upcoming study supports CYBN’s mission to develop psychedelics into therapeutics.Kernel Flow uses pulsed light instead of continuous wave light to increase measured brain information. Study may provide crucial “mind-imaging” information that has been previously missing. Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) is starting off the new year right — the company has received approval from an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) for a feasibility study using Kernel’s quantitative…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 12:35 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) CEO Offers a Glimpse into Company’s Unique Technology and Operations on EDGE Podcast

Chris Bunka, the Chairman and CEO of Lexaria, featured on the EDGE podcast hosted by Brandon C. WhiteHe provided insight into his background, professional philosophies, and Lexaria’s operations, with a focus on the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technologyMr. Bunka also advised small companies and entrepreneurs, citing the importance of understanding the competitive environment Chris Bunka, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 11:57 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Watching Growing Support for Federal Cannabis Reform

NLR reports that bipartisan support for cannabis policies could reshape federal enforcement, set the stage for further state legalizationGOP sponsorship of bills could mean greater likelihood of successSGMD’s strategic plan is centered on expanding end-market access as a central player in the growing California cannabis delivery marketplace As 2021 wound to a close, indications of bipartisan support for federal cannabis reform raised the hope that…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 31, 2022 - 11:34 am

Growth Capital Acquisition Corp.’s (NASDAQ: GCAC) Management Set to Complete Business Combination with Cepton Technologies in the First Quarter of 2022

Growth Capital Acquisition Corp. agreed to combine with Cepton Technologies Inc, a Silicon Valley firm focused on the development of lidar technology in August 2021The deal, which is expected to close on February 9, 2022, will value the company at approximately $1.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basisGCAC’s management, Prokopios (Akis) Tsirigakis and George Syllantavos, have previously listed and successfully concluded 3 SPAC deals and…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 28, 2022 - 11:00 am

Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Appoints Technical Healthcare Specialist Dr. Arash Ghadar as COO

NMRD appoints UK-based Dr. Arash Ghadar as Chief Operating Officer, brings decades of healthcare and technology experienceDr. Ghadar previously supervised product development lifecycles, feasibility studies, prototyping, validation, quality management, volume manufacturing, certificationNMRD commercializing sugarBEAT(R) non-invasive, flexible, CGM device, recently completed initial shipment to UK licensee MySugarWatch LimitedMySugarWatch Limited aims to market devices via subscription-based diabetes coaching and management service Nemaura Medical (NASDAQ: NMRD), a medical…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 28, 2022 - 10:30 am

PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) Launches New YouTube Video Series Helping People Overcome Barriers to Adopt Plant-Based Lifestyles

PlantX recently launched ‘Medically Speaking,’ a new YouTube series aimed at promoting plant-based education by dispelling myths and misconceptions around plant-based livingHost Adam Kruger will engage experienced healthcare professionals with a passion for promoting plant-based living and wellnessThe series is part of various education initiatives geared toward making plant-based living more accessible The digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX Life (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1)…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 28, 2022 - 10:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Names Cannabis Pioneer as Colombian Facility Advisor as Company Prepares for International Growth

Canada-based Flora Growth Corp. operates cannabis cultivation and extraction processes in-house at its Cosechemos lab and growth facility in central ColombiaThe company has been building a portfolio of cannabis and wellness products and obtaining a variety of licenses and GMP certifications as it establishes partnerships to economically distribute its portfolio worldwideFlora Growth recently announced the addition of pioneering cannabis genetics innovator Derek Pedro in an…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 28, 2022 - 9:30 am

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) Embracing New Opportunities in 2022, Providing Independent Artists Full-Service Music Offering

Friendable began the New Year by announcing the acquisition of Artist Republik – a platform for music production, distribution, marketing, and managementThe acquisition of Artist Republik brings close to 100,000 artists to the company and triples the technology deckServices are provided on a subscription basis or a la carte, depending on the need of the artist So far, 2022 has been kind to Friendable (OTC:…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 28, 2022 - 9:00 am

Eat Well Investment Group Inc. (CSE: EWG) (OTC: EWGFF) Partners with Walmart as Part of an Accelerated Distribution Plan

Eat Well Investment Group adds Walmart to its growing list of big-box retailers it distributes its products toThis partnership opens the company to over 400 Walmart locations in Canada, and Walmart’s fast-growing e-commerce platformThe growing global demand for consumers seeking nutritious plant-based foods has been integral to Eat Well Group’s growthThe company plans to tap into this demand and leverage on its investments to grow…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 11:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Emphasizes Oral Cannabinoid Delivery Benefits Following SARS-CoV-2 Study

The study is available for public viewing and is entitled “Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants” (https://ibn.fm/w6zLQ)Dr. Richard van Breeman, who headed the independent study, explained that smoking and vaping cannabinoids are ineffective against preventing SARS-CoV-2, whereas oral delivery methods are effectiveLexaria has been studying and researching the oral delivery of compounds using its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology, which enhances bioavailability and…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 11:00 am

SPYR Inc. (SPYR) Subsidiary, Applied Magix, Announces Marketing Campaign with Dynamic TV Ads for MagixDrive Product

Applied Magix’s product selection for consumers includes The MagixDrive Wireless CarPlay Adapter, The HomeKit Secure Video Camera with iCloud Storage, The Multipurpose Sensor with Alarm, The Environment and Motion Sensor, and The Window and Door Contact SensorThe next phase of the ad campaign will ramp up the frequency of the ads and expand upon a higher interest profile of viewersSmart home market size was valued…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 10:30 am

Sugarmade Inc.’s (SGMD) Progress in 2021 Leads to Strong Position in Growing Cannabis Space

NA legal cannabis market size projected to grow at CAGR of 16.6% from 2022 to 2028More than 3,500 peer-reviewed scientific papers studying cannabis were published in 2020 aloneSGMD reaches key objectives, seeing key growth in 2021 After a year of impressive progress and growth, Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD) has established an enviable position in the legal cannabis market, a sector that is expected to see an estimated…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 10:00 am

LiDAR Detects Merger Between Cepton and Growth Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GCAC) Drawing Near

Six LiDAR companies have gone public since 2020, raising $3.6+ billion as investors look for exposure to autonomous vehicles marketCepton is merging with Growth Capital Acquisition Corp GCAC in the coming weeks in a deal valuing Cepton at $1.55 billion, with $231 million in pro forma cash on its balance sheetCepton has worked with the world’s biggest automotive OEMs, including General Motors and Ford, and…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 9:30 am

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) Vision Strengthens Company’s Position in Emerging Wellness Trend

Psychedelics pose potential as effective treatments for mental-health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuseWell+Good says psychedelics “poised to change the course of mental health treatment”Cybin working to combine novel psychedelic molecules with controllable drug-delivery systems through proprietary deuterated process A USA Today article is touting psychedelics as the next big thing in mental health treatment (https://ibn.fm/3ZGGE). This forecast aligns perfectly with what Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 9:00 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Gains Full Cannabis Licensing to Rise in Michigan’s Developing Recreational Use Market

Multi-state cannabis operator Red White & Bloom Brands is developing opportunities strategically in sizable cannabis markets such as Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, Arizona, Oklahoma and MassachusettsThe company recently announced it has secured full licensing for manufacturing both medical and adult use cannabis products in Michigan, one of its key marketsRed White & Bloom has closed on a lease assignment for a 15,000-square-foot manufacturing, processing and…

Continue Reading

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022 - 12:15 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Leveraging on the Growing Cannabinoid-Based Pharmaceuticals Market

The global cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals market is projected to be valued at $50 billion by 2029InMed is leading the industry, laying down the foundation in manufacturing and clinical development of rare cannabinoidsIt is shedding light on the potential of rare cannabinoids and laying the groundwork on how to tap into the industry’s growth It is projected that by 2025, the global cannabis market will be valued…

Continue Reading

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022 - 12:00 pm

LQwD FinTech Corp. (TSX.V: LQWD) (OTCQB: LQWDF) and Lightning Network Could Benefit Immensely by Bitcoin’s Potential as Hedge Against Inflation

Bitcoin is becoming increasingly popular, having already been adopted as legal tender by El Salvador in 2021, and being bartered for incentives in other areas, such as Rio offering a 10% discount when taxes are paid in BitcoinInstead of spending, some crypto owners (HODLers) are holding crypto in high-yield savings accounts, collecting up to 12% APY interest – benefiting despite the volatility of the coinLQwD…

Continue Reading

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022 - 11:45 am

SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) Set to Host the Inaugural Sequire Metals & Mining Conference on January 27, 2022

SRAX will host their inaugural Metals & Mining Conference on January 27, 2022The conference will be held on Sequire’s Virtual Events platform and will play host to over 70 companies along with a series of industry experts and thought leadersThe event marks the latest iteration of SRAX’s extensive conference series, which saw them host the flagship LD Micro Main Event in October 2021 SRAX (NASDAQ:…

Continue Reading

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022 - 11:30 am

DigiMax Global Inc. (CSE: DIGI) (OTC: DBKSF) CryptoHawk Provides Power Predictive Tool to Provide Insight into Volatile Crypto Trading Space

CryptoHawk is designed to monitor, analyze cryptocurrencies to predict price trends and alerts traders when change occurs     DIGIMax recently added Altcoin Radar to its CryptoHawk trading tools arsenal to detect unexpected fast rises The world of crypto trading is known for its volatility, with wild fluctuations within the market. DigiMax Global's (CSE: DIGI) (OTC: DBKSF) CryptoHawk, one of the world’s most powerful and complete crypto price…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 - 1:02 pm

Microdose Psychedelic Insights to Host Psychedelic Capital Conference

Microdose Psychedelic Insights is a cutting-edge media firm that aims to bring the psychedelics sector to the forefront of contemporary medicine by developing appealing content, disseminating financial analyses, and holding interesting industry events. On January 27, 2022, Microdose will host the Psychedelic Capital January Edition.  Attendees will have access to the top firms, most recent IPOs, newest opportunities, and most in-depth market knowledge in the…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 - 12:49 pm

Much Maligned Uranium Could Save the Planet

Freakish Midwest tornados, devastating wildfires, extreme droughts, abnormal floods – all signal the onset of a changing global climate. There’s overwhelming concern about climate change, but it’s difficult to achieve consensus on actions to mitigate it. The COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference last November was a step in the right direction, spurring global commitments and serving a clear notice that the era of coal…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 - 12:15 pm

Delic Holdings Corp. (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) Reports Findings of Commissioned Study Showing a Majority of Affected Americans Approve of Psychedelics as an Alternative Treatment for Select Mental Conditions

The Harris Poll conducted a survey on behalf of Delic Holdings, polling 2,037 adults ages 18 and older, 953 of whom suffer from anxiety/depression/PTSDThe survey revealed that 65% of Americans living with anxiety/depression/PTSD believe that psychedelic medicine should be available to patients with treatment-resistant conditions66%, 62%, and 56% are open to pursuing ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA, respectively, to treat anxiety/depression/PTSD if these psychedelic drugs were…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 - 11:15 am

CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Marks Significant Milestone in Pursuit of Berubicin Approval for Global GBM Treatment, Raises $11.5 Million from Private Placement

CNS Pharmaceuticals received approval from swissethics for its potentially pivotal study of Berubicin, a novel anthracycline for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (“GBM”)The approval is the first from a European Ethics CommitteeThe company, which dosed the first patients in its Berubicin program in September, has selected multiple clinical sites across the U.S., Spain, France, Italy, and SwitzerlandCNS recently closed an $11.5 million private placementIt intends…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 - 10:47 am

FuelPositive Corp. (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF): a 2021 Overall Review

FuelPositive has hit multiple milestones throughout 2021, starting with its rebranding in January that ushered it into the world of green hydrogen and ammoniaIn March, the company acquired the intellectual property for its green ammonia production technologyIn May, FuelPositive began building its prototype production systems in collaboration with the National Compressed Air in Toronto and is on track to launch multiple real-world demonstration pilot projects…

Continue Reading

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 - 9:00 am

Attend BattleFin Discovery Day in Miami: Learn How You Can Get Alpha Using Alternative Data in The Year Ahead

BattleFin’s massive Discovery Day event will bring together cutting-edge alternative data providers to showcase the latest datasets being used to find alpha. Following the success of the last event held in Miami which had over 1,600 One-on-One meetings, we believe that this year could be even better. The two day in person event will feature compelling keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one meetings, and high-level networking…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 24, 2022 - 1:20 pm

Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Commence Rollout of Their Miboko Application; Company Targets Employers & Insurers to Ensure Broad Commercial Distribution

Nemaura Medical is a medical technology company focused on developing non-invasive wearable diagnostic devicesThe company recently announced the rollout of its Miboko application by targeting insurers and employersIn 2019, over $760 billion was spent on diabetes-related health care, equating to $9,000 per diabetic patient compared to $1,600 for a non-diabetic individualThe Miboko application provides users with an efficient and accurate means of tracking their day-to-day…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 24, 2022 - 1:12 pm

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) Discloses Driving Factors Behind Acquisition of Artist Republik and Benefits to Fan Pass Live Artist Platform

Since Summer 2021, Friendable has been searching for the right music distribution platform to pair with its successful flagship offering, Fan Pass LiveThe acquisition of Artist Republik brings an additional 100,000 artists to the platform and an extensive tech deck that will benefit all partiesThe Artist Republik acquisition provides independent artists with access to a distribution offering, which they would not have unless they paid…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 24, 2022 - 1:08 pm

StraightUp Resources Inc. (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) Strengthens its Commitment to the Red Lake Mining District Following Approval of its Exploration Permit for RLX

StraightUp received its early exploration permit that allows it to begin exploration activities on the eastern block of its RLX North propertyThe company will be taking a systematic approach to developing and testing gold targets as it plans to execute its 2022 work programs which will include drilling prospective targets in the summerThis approval strengthens StraightUp’s commitment to the Red Lake Mining District, having expressed…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 24, 2022 - 12:49 pm

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Kicks off 2022 with Successful First Cannabis Extraction at new Colombia Facility, the Appointment of Tim Leslie as Advisory Board Chairman, and 360 Financial Inc.’s FLGC stock purchase

Flora Growth just announced the production of its first batch of crude oil through its newly constructed facility in ColombiaThe company has also initiated the EU-GMP certification process that will allow it to target international medical cannabis marketsFlora Growth also announced the appointment of Tim Leslie as Chairman of its newly established Advisory BoardMr. Leslie will play a key role in advising the company on…

Continue Reading

Monday Jan 24, 2022 - 12:28 pm

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc.’s (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) Plans Program to Provide Resources for Safe, Effective Integration of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies into Existing Medical Practices

Mydecine plans to launch a program to provide products and services to healthcare professionals, clinics, and hospitals in Canada looking to treat patients through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapyThe products and services, which will be available for purchase as a package, include cGMP psilocybin and MDMA, therapy manuals, investigative brochures, protocol training, advisory services, and post-therapy supportThe planned launch follows an amendment to federal regulations allowing physicians to…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 21, 2022 - 10:37 am

Delic Holdings Corp. (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0) Corporate Update Points to Profitability in 2022 and Beyond

In 2021, Delic’s investments and acquisitions allowed for an annualized revenue run-rate of over $9MMGoing into the new year, the company looks forward to opening additional ketamine infusion treatment clinics, growing them by 15 within the next 18 monthsDelic’s growth has been attributed to the strong demand for alternatives to current treatments for mental health conditionsIts management is confident that the foundations laid down so…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 21, 2022 - 10:30 am

Eat Well Investment Group Inc. (CSE: EWG) (OTC: EWGFF) Engages Leading Digital Merchandising Agency to Tap into Ongoing Growth in Snack Food Market by Driving Amazon Sales of Portfolio Products

Eat Well Group has engaged Avenue7Media, a leading digital merchandising agency, to develop the online snacking platform for Eat Well Group portfolio productsThe platform, scheduled for delivery in Spring 2022, will help Eat Well grow its portfolio investment, brands, and consumer products, through Amazon.comThe snacking culture has grown over the last few years, and e-commerce has offered a convenient avenue to shop for snacksEat Well…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 21, 2022 - 10:22 am

PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) Builds on 2021 Growth with Plans for 86 Plant-based Store Outlets, Ongoing Educational Efforts in Coming Year

Plant-based lifestyle brand builder PlantX Life Inc. offers more than 5,000 plant-based products through meal and indoor plant deliveries, and the company is working through research and development to introduce new product categories in the coming yearPlantX is also adding to its physical XMarket store locations, advancing from initial British Columbia and California outlets to new locations in Ontario (Toronto and Ottawa), with further XMarket…

Continue Reading

Friday Jan 21, 2022 - 9:36 am

FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR) Q3 Financial Report Notes Record Profit Growth, Ongoing Efforts to Build SMS, Big Data Services

U.S.-based communications technology brand FingerMotion is building its profits as it focuses on services for China’s world-leading, mobile-connected populationFingerMotion recently reported its financial statement for the Q3 quarter ending Nov. 30, noting gross profits at a record $967,075The profits report was 56 percent higher than the same period during the previous year, driven primarily by the company’s Telecommunications Products and Services businessFingerMotion’s Telecommunications Products and…

Continue Reading

Thursday Jan 20, 2022 - 1:25 pm

Nowigence Inc. (NOWG) Offers PKM Solution with Proprietary Pluaris Platform

Personal knowledge management involves creating systems, adding context and making information easy to surface when neededThe customizable, user-friendly Pluaris platform assists users with reading and analyzing textual data and so much moreNowigence is focused on simplifying the challenges of learning The idea of personal knowledge management (“PKM”) systems is gaining traction, with a growing number of individuals and companies recognizing the importance of managing information more…

Continue Reading

Get Started with InvestorWire

To distribute a release in the next 24 hours. Contact our client services team.

(862) 930-1404

Distribute a press release. Submit your release to get started.

Submit Press Release

Set up a Live demonstration. Schedule a date and time that works for you.

Schedule a LIVE Demo

Press Distribution

Explore Press Distribution Solutions

All releases include an unlimited word count* with full wire-grade syndication, our press release enhancement service, and a follow-up InvestorNewsBreak article distributed to thousands of editorial syndication partners.

Discover Add-on Solutions

Increase the impact of your achievements by adding these exclusive solutions from InvestorWire, delivered in conjunction with the InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN).