Security Matters (SMX) Sees Over 48% Surge in After-Hours Trading: What’s Behind the Rise?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 27 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Stock Surge: SMX (Security Matters) PLC shares rose 48.28% in after-hours trading, reaching $25.80, following the presentation of their molecular identity technology at the DMCC Precious Metals Conference in Dubai.
Innovative Technology: The company's technology embeds invisible molecular markers into materials for authentication, eliminating the need for traditional paper trails and external labels.
Strategic Partnerships: SMX has secured six global partnerships across various countries, enhancing its technology deployment in manufacturing, logistics, and raw-material authenticity.
Stock Performance: Despite the recent surge, SMX shares are down 99.95% for the year, with a negative price trend across all time frames according to Benzinga Pro data.
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The Brink's Company is a global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and automated teller machine (ATM) managed services. Its segments include North America, Latin America, Europe, and Rest of World. Its cash and valuables management services include Cash-in-transit services, Basic ATM services, Brink's Global Services, Cash management services, Vaulting services, and other services. Its Digital Retail Solutions includes services that facilitate faster access to cash deposits leveraging its tech-enabled sales and software platforms and enable enhanced customer analytics and visibility. Its ATM Managed Services provides an economical solution for financial institutions, retailers, and independent ATM owners to outsource day-to-day operation of ATMs. Its customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations around the world. Its global network serves customers in more than 100 countries.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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