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Water Tower Research is a leading equity research firm that provides research on micro, small and mid cap companies.

Water Tower Research was founded by Wall Street veterans after witnessing a fundamental shift in the investment research industry with the result being a declining knowledge base among investors, a lack of awareness and a shrinking pool of fundamental research being conducted on companies across the small-cap and micro-cap spectrum. The same issues are now increasingly occurring in the mid-cap space. This sea change within the investment community is impacting not only the companies themselves but also current shareholders and potential investors. With significantly less active sell-side sponsorship by Wall Street, a substantial information gap has developed between companies and various constituents in the financial community. The net result is fewer channels for insight and information to flow between companies and investors.

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<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Despite the turmoil in the Middle East, the MSCI World Index gained 0.36%, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.94%.</p></li><li><p>The Russell 2000 underperformed again, losing 1.58%, while the NASDAQ climbed 2.35%. YTD, the Russell 2000 is -2.35%, the S&amp;P 500 is +12.83, and NASDAQ is +28.10%.</p></li><li><p>This is surprising, as small caps typically lead off a bear market bottom. However, during this cycle, large tech is leading the way.</p></li></ul>

Despite the turmoil in the Middle East, the MSCI World Index gained 0.36%, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.94%.The Russell 2000 underperformed again, losing 1.58%, while the NASDAQ climbed 2.35%. YTD, the Russell 2000 is -2.35%, the S&amp;P 500 is +12.83, and NASDAQ is +28.10%.This is surprising, as small caps typically lead off a bear market bottom. However, during this cycle, large tech is leading the way.

The Highlights - Cannabis News for the Week Ending October 13, 2023

<ul><li>WTR-CMI last week. The third quarter ended on a down note, with the S&amp;P 500 losing 3.7% and the Russell 2000 dropping 2.7%.</li><li>Our WTR-CMI index slightly underperformed the Russell 2000, declining 3.0% for the week. Coincidently, RYAM led the performance of stocks in our index, appreciating 18% last week, as news spread of one of its main competitors in commodity markets announcing the intention to shut down a major wood pulp production plant in the US</li><li>Lithium (LAC and PLL) and ag- chem stocks (FMC and AVD) were the worst performers in our index last week on lower lithium prices and signs of slowing EV demand, and a weaker farmer outlook for 2024/25 season.</li></ul>

WTR-CMI last week. The third quarter ended on a down note, with the S&amp;P 500 losing 3.7% and the Russell 2000 dropping 2.7%.Our WTR-CMI index slightly underperformed the Russell 2000, declining 3.0% for the week. Coincidently, RYAM led the performance of stocks in our index, appreciating 18% last week, as news spread of one of its main competitors in commodity markets announcing the intention to shut down a major wood pulp production plant in the USLithium (LAC and PLL) and ag- chem stocks (FMC and AVD) were the worst performers in our index last week on lower lithium prices and signs of slowing EV demand, and a weaker farmer outlook for 2024/25 season.

Mat-Chem Notes For the Week Ended September 29, 2023

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<li>The WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, falling 5.3% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 2.9%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 3.8%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 3.3%).</li>
<li>Energy Technology (14.6% of the index) contributed to the index’s underperformance, falling 7.5%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (46.5% of the index) was down 2.7%, ClimateTech Mining was down 8.0%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions was down 7.2%.</li>
<li>Top 10 Performers: CLIR, NHHH, BRDS, NILI, FPX, ATLX, GIGA, ABML, WAVE, LTBR</li>
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The WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, falling 5.3% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 2.9%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 3.8%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 3.3%).
Energy Technology (14.6% of the index) contributed to the index’s underperformance, falling 7.5%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (46.5% of the index) was down 2.7%, ClimateTech Mining was down 8.0%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions was down 7.2%.
Top 10 Performers: CLIR, NHHH, BRDS, NILI, FPX, ATLX, GIGA, ABML, WAVE, LTBR


Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Week Ended September 22, 2023

<div><div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Global equities sold off this week after more hawkish language from the Federal Reserve. The MSCI World Index fell 2.77%, while the S&amp;P 500 dropped 2.92%.</p></li><li><p>The Fed kept rates at 5.25-5.50% but warned additional rate hikes are possible.</p></li><li><p>The NASDAQ declined 3.62%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 finished the five days down 3.78%.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Global equities sold off this week after more hawkish language from the Federal Reserve. The MSCI World Index fell 2.77%, while the S&amp;P 500 dropped 2.92%.The Fed kept rates at 5.25-5.50% but warned additional rate hikes are possible.The NASDAQ declined 3.62%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 finished the five days down 3.78%.

The Highlights - Cannabis News for the Week Ending September 22, 2023

<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 0.8% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 0.2%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 0.2%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 0.5%).</li><li>Energy Technology (15.0% of the index) contributed to the index’s outperformance, rising 1.2%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (45.3% of the index) was down 2%, ClimateTech Mining was up 2.6%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions was up 3.7%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers: MULN, CMC, FFIE, NKLA, CRGE, WUC, NNOMF, XOS, AZRE, CPTN</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 0.8% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 0.2%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 0.2%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 0.5%).Energy Technology (15.0% of the index) contributed to the index’s outperformance, rising 1.2%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (45.3% of the index) was down 2%, ClimateTech Mining was up 2.6%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions was up 3.7%.Top 10 Performers: MULN, CMC, FFIE, NKLA, CRGE, WUC, NNOMF, XOS, AZRE, CPTN

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor Week Ended September 15, 2023

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The Russell 2000 Index is comprised of the smallest 2000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, representing approximately 8% of the Russell 3000 total market capitalization. The index was developed with a base value of 135.00 as of December 31, 1986.

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The Highlights - Cannabis News for the Week Ending October 13, 2023

The Russell 2000 underperformed again, losing 1.58%, while the NASDAQ climbed 2.35%. YTD, the Russell 2000 is -2.35%, the S&P 500 is +12.83, and...

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Mat-Chem Notes For the Week Ended September 29, 2023

WTR-CMI last week. The third quarter ended on a down note, with the S&P 500 losing 3.7% and the Russell 2000 dropping 2.7%.

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Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Week Ended September 22, 2023

The WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, falling 5.3% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (down 2.9%), the Russell 2000 Index (down...

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The Highlights - Cannabis News for the Week Ending September 22, 2023

Global equities sold off this week after more hawkish language from the Federal Reserve. The MSCI World Index fell 2.77%, while the S&P 500 dropped...

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Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor Week Ended September 15, 2023

The WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 0.8% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (down 0.2%), the Russell 2000 Index (down...

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