Articles by Jackson Chen

In addition to writing financial content and analysis, Jackson has worked as a business journalist at Stockwatch and research analyst at various organizations. He obtained his MA Economics from Concordia University in Montreal and BA Economics from the University of British Columbia, with special emphasis on environmental and industrial economics.

Market Movers: First Majestic Silver to Acquire Primero Mining

Jan 12 Jackson Chen

First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Primero Mining Corp. (TSX:P) in an all-stock transaction valuing Primero at $0.30 a share. Shares of Primero went up by 125% to $0.27 ... [Read]

Penny Stock Picks | January 9

Jan 9 Jackson Chen

Newstrike Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:HIP) On Tuesday, Newstrike’s wholly owned subsidiary and licensed producer, Up Cannabis Inc., received site plan approval from the town of Lincoln, Ontario, for its automated greenhouse facility in the Niagara region. ... [Read]

Market Movers: Standard Lithium Acquires Rights to Brine Leases in Arkansas

Jan 8 Jackson Chen

Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX-V:SLL) has signed an option agreement to acquire the rights to conduct exploration, production and lithium extraction activities on up to 33,000 acres of brine leases located in the Smackover Formation of ... [Read]

Market Movers: ABcann Global Receives License to Produce Cannabis Oils

Jan 2 Jackson Chen

ABcann Global Corp. (TSX-V:ABCN) has received a license to produce medical cannabis oils from Health Canada. A license to sell the company’s cannabis oils is expected in Q1 2018. Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX:WPRT) has ... [Read]

Market Movers: Immunoprecise to Acquire Preclinics for 2.3M Euros

Dec 28 Jackson Chen

Immunoprecise Antibodies Ltd. (TSX-V:IPA) has entered an agreement to acquire Preclinics GmbH, a private company based in Potsdam, Germany, which performs in-vivo research in rodent models and in-vitro research in cell culture and other in-vitro ... [Read]

This Fintech Company Is The Latest Blockchain Stock To Explode

Dec 20 Jackson Chen

On Wednesday, shares of U.S.-based fintech company Net Element (NASDAQ:NETE) soared by over 300%, hitting a 52-week high of $24.90, following the announcement that it has launched a blockchain-focused business unit to support its electronic ... [Read]

Net Element Is The Latest Fintech Stock To Explode On Blockchain News

Dec 20 Jackson Chen

On Wednesday, shares of U.S.-based fintech company Net Element (NASDAQ:NETE) soared by over 300%, hitting a 52-week high of $24.90, following an announcement that it has launched a blockchain-focused business unit to support its electronic payment ... [Read]

Penny Stock Picks | December 18

Dec 18 Jackson Chen

Datametrex AI Ltd. (TSX-V:DM) Datametrex shares went up by 36.2% on Monday following announcement that its JV with Bitnine Global Inc. has started building its blockchain database. Last week, the company announced its proposed acquisition ... [Read]

Victory Square Appoints BTL Group Co-Founder As Strategic Advisor

Dec 13 Jackson Chen

Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CNX:VST)(OTC:VSQTF)(FWB:6F6) has appointed Guy Halford-Thompson, co-founder and former CEO of BTL Group (TSXV:BTL)(OTC:BTLLF), to its advisory board. Mr. Halford-Thompson, a globally recognized pioneer and visionary in blockchain technology, will play an ... [Read]

Penny Stock Picks | December 12

Dec 12 Jackson Chen

The Hydropothecary Corp. (TSX-V:THCX) The company’s stock went up by 18.1% on Tuesday following its recently announced land acquisition and plans to expand dried cannabis production to 108,000 kilograms a year. Its share price has ... [Read]