CXApp Inc (NASDAQ:CXAI) shares are surging Thursday after the company announced it is acquiring EngineRoom, an AI platform built to help organizations track growth and performance.

What The EngineRoom Deal Adds

CXApp said the acquisition will lift its annual revenue run rate from about $4 million to more than $12 million once the integration is complete. The company expects EngineRoom to contribute roughly $8.1 million in yearly revenue, with about 94% of that total coming from recurring sources.

CXApp also projects that the deal will add about $1.6 million in adjusted EBITDA.

How The Acquisition Expands CXApp's Reach

CEO Khurram Sheikh said the acquisition is a key step in building a global AI platform that helps organizations automate work, improve productivity and strengthen performance through intelligent agents.

The company said the purchase brings more than 50 customer relationships and broadens the reach of its Agentic AI SKY platform. CXApp plans to offer AI tools across healthcare, financial services, education, technology and professional services through the combined business.

CXApp Technical Analysis

From a trend standpoint, CXApp has pushed far above its short‑term reference points. The stock sits about 68% above the 20‑day SMA and roughly 62% above the 50‑day SMA, which is the kind of separation you normally see when a name breaks out of a base and attracts fast momentum traders. The longer view still shows damage, since CXApp remains about 31% below the 200‑day SMA and the major moving averages are still stacked in a bearish order with the 20‑day below the 50‑day and the 50‑day below the 200‑day.

MACD gives the clearest read on momentum right now. The indicator is above its signal line and the histogram is positive, which signals that buying pressure is improving after the prior downtrend. In simple terms, MACD turning higher while sitting above the signal line usually means sellers are losing control and buyers are beginning to build follow‑through.

The next major test sits near the 200‑day area, which is around 41 cents on the SMA and 43 cents on the EMA. A move back above that zone would mark real progress in repairing the longer‑term trend. On the downside, any pullback that stays above the 20‑day to 50‑day region, which sits around 17 to 19 cents, would keep the current move in the category of a healthy rebound rather than a one‑day pop.

CXAI Shares Are Soaring

CXAI Price Action: CXApp shares were up 81.66% at $0.28 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro.

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