Movers & Shakers - Spark Newswire

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How Robinhood Democratized Finance For The 99%

Today, 12:54 PM

Advances in market structure and technology made it possible for investors to interact with financial markets in ways dreamt of decades ago. At the same time, disparities in social and economic justice, amongst different classes and demographics, worsened given dynamics like the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Detoxifying Your Kitchen: Switch from Petroleum-Based Plastics to Earth-Friendly Alternatives

By Jacinta Sherris

Today, 12:54 PM

good natured Products Inc. (TSX-V: GDNP) has already made headlines as the leading North American producer of earth-friendly, everyday products and for developing Canada's first compostable and microwave-friendly plant-based packaging.

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How Robinhood Ushered In Stock Trading For The New Generation

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 12:54 PM

One of the most surprising consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the flood of younger retail investors buying stocks, and Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) has been at the epicenter of the boom.

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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Creo, Harvest Health & Recreation, Glass House, Flora Growth, Anebulo, Cannformatics, Republic Brands

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 12:54 PM

Creo Taps Graeme Kenny To Serve As New CRO Cannabinoid ingredient company Creo has appointed Graeme Kenny as its new chief revenue officer. With over two decades of experience working for Croda International Plc, Kenny will lead commercial rollout in the category of cannabinoid ingredients.

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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Former Anti-Marijuana Congressman Joins Georgia-Based Medical Marijuana Co. And Flowr Corp, Pet Releaf, MariMed, Veritas Fine Cannabis, Flower One, Goodness Growth Each Announce Appointments

By Jelena Martinovic

Today, 12:54 PM

The Flowr Corp. Taps Ryan Roebuck To Serve On The Board Cannabis company The Flowr Corporation (TSX: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) announced recently that Ryan Roebuck will join its board of directors.

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Jane Withers, Whose Josephine The Plumber Commercials Redefined How TV Depicted Working Women, Dies At 95

By Phil Hall

Today, 12:54 PM

Actress Jane Withers, whose Josephine the Plumber character in the long-running series of television commercials for Procter & Gamble’s (NYSE: PG) Comet cleanser redefined the depiction of working women in advertising and marketing, passed away at the age of 95.

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