Nayax rises 13.9% on $350 million IPS acquisition deal

2 min read | Published on 25 Aug 2026, 07:49 PM |Updated on 25 Aug 2026, 07:49 PM

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Key Highlights

Nayax Ltd shares rose 13.9% to $52.61 on $350 million IPS acquisition
Moderna gained 9.9% to $152.64 following analyst upgrades on oncology data
Madison Air Solutions jumped 14.5% after $2.25 billion private placement
Rezolve AI rose 18.1% as Google selected its proprietary database technology
Marvell Technology climbed 6.5% amid raised analyst price targets

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U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 150 points. Nayax Ltd (NASDAQ: NYAX) led notable gainers after agreeing to acquire smart parking technology provider IPS Group Inc for $350 million in cash.

The payments company will acquire IPS from Windjammer Capital Investors on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The purchase price equals about 17 times IPS’ estimated 2026 adjusted EBITDA. That multiple falls to about 12 times after expected synergies.

Nayax shares jumped 13.9% to $52.61 during the session.

Other Notable Gainers

Several other stocks recorded significant gains across sectors including biotechnology, technology, and infrastructure.

Company	Ticker	Gain	Price	Key Driver
Capricor Therapeutics	CAPR	21.5%	$8.26	Market movement
Rezolve AI PLC	RZLV	18.1%	$2.87	Google selects database tech
Critical Metals Corp	CRML	15.3%	$7.70	Market movement
Madison Air Solutions	MAIR	14.5%	$28.58	$2.25 billion private placement
Methode Electronics	MEI	12.1%	$15.72	Market movement
AbCellera Biologics	ABCL	11.7%	$11.85	Market movement
Immatics NV	IMTX	10.5%	$9.62	$150 million offering announced
Everspin Technologies	MRAM	10.4%	$17.82	Market movement

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) rose 9.9% to $152.64 as Wall Street analysts upgraded ratings following landmark Phase 3 oncology data. Wolfe Research upgraded the stock Tuesday morning, following a similar move by BofA Securities last week to raise its price target to $170.

Cadeler A/S – ADR (NYSE: CDLR) rose 8.9% to $26.11 after reporting a year-over-year increase in second-quarter financial results and affirming FY26 sales guidance above estimates.

Pacific Biosciences of California Inc (NASDAQ: PACB) climbed 8.5% to $1.39. Richtech Robotics Inc (NASDAQ: RR) gained 8.3% to $1.76 after announcing a $12 million buyback plan.

EyePoint Inc (NASDAQ: EYPT) rose 7.2% to $5.22. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ: SMCI) gained 7.2% to $37.69 as risk appetite remained firm. Eikon Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: EIKN) gained 6.7% to $11.91.

Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MRVL) rose 6.5% to $244.30. Rosenblatt analyst Sajal Dogra maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $240 to $300. Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland maintained the stock with a Positive and raised the price target from $230 to $265.

Real Brokerage Inc (NASDAQ: REAX) rose 5.3% to $25.26. Real REMAX Group completed the Real-RE/MAX business combination and authorized a share repurchase program of up to $450 million.

How will Nayax's acquisition of IPS Group impact its integration timeline and ability to realize the projected $350 million synergy savings?

Will Moderna's Phase 3 oncology data success trigger a broader re-rating of biotech stocks currently trading below their historical valuation multiples?

Does the surge in Rezolve AI following Google's selection signal a sustained trend in enterprise adoption of specialized database technologies?

Nasdaq falls 200 points on chip stock slide; Fear & Greed index stays neutral

2 min read | Published on 25 Aug 2026, 01:28 PM |Updated on 25 Aug 2026, 01:28 PM

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Nasdaq Composite fell ~200 points; Dow Jones rose ~140 points to 53,417.20
Micron Technology dropped 5.8% and AMD fell 3.5%, weighing on tech sector
CNN Money Fear & Greed Index held steady at 55, remaining in 'Neutral' zone
Chicago Fed National Activity Index slipped to -0.08 in July from 0.06

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The Nasdaq Composite fell around 200 points on Monday, driven by sharp declines in key technology stocks, while the CNN Money Fear and Greed Index remained in the neutral zone.

U.S. stocks settled mixed during the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher by around 140 points to 53,417.20. In contrast, the S&P 500 fell 0.28% to 7,652.86, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.77% to 25,980.19.

Sector Performance

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note. Consumer staples, utilities, and financial stocks recorded the biggest gains. However, energy and information technology stocks were among the worst performers.

Individual stock movements highlighted the tech sector's weakness:

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) declined 5.8%.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) declined 3.5%.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) shares dipped around 14% after disclosing a $600 million at-the-market equity offering.
XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) shares fell around 8.5% after reporting a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss and issuing a third-quarter revenue outlook below Wall Street estimates.

Weekly Market Context

All major indices recorded losses last week, ending three-week winning streaks for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

Index	Weekly Change	Status
S&P 500	-1.4%	Ended 3-week winning streak
Nasdaq Composite	-2.0%	Ended 3-week winning streak
Dow Jones	-0.9%	Back-to-back weekly losses

Economic Data and Sentiment

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index slipped to -0.08 in July from 0.06 in the previous month, indicating a slight deterioration in economic activity.

Market sentiment remained stable despite the volatility. The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index showed almost no change, moving from a prior reading of 54.5 to a current reading of 55. This kept the index firmly in the "Neutral" zone, which ranges from 0 (maximum fear) to 100 (maximum greed).

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq highlights a rotation away from growth-heavy technology stocks toward defensive sectors. While the Dow gained approximately 140 points, the Nasdaq lost nearly 200 points, suggesting investors are prioritizing stability in consumer staples and utilities over tech exposure amid trade tensions.

President Donald Trump escalated the trade fight with Ottawa via a Truth Social post, stating that tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel will increase to 50% on January 1, 2027.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., Intuit Inc., and Zoom Communications Inc. today.

How might the proposed 50% tariffs on automotive and steel imports impact the earnings outlook for U.S. manufacturers and the broader industrial sector in 2027?

Could the rotation from tech to defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples signal a broader shift toward a risk-off market environment amid deteriorating economic activity?

Will the recent equity offering by Applied Optoelectronics and weak guidance from XPeng trigger further sell-offs in the semiconductor and EV sub-sectors?