--- title: "U.S. stock night market volatility: AXT fell 3.45% in night trading: not included in analysts' preferred list, pressured by capital outflows" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/297268290.md" description: "AXT Company fell 3.45% in after-hours trading; Applied Materials fell 0.47% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of $2.51 million; Lam Research fell 0.29% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of $1.15 million; ASML fell 0.17% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of $921,900" datetime: "2026-08-28T05:17:09.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/297268290.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297268290.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/297268290.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock night market volatility: AXT fell 3.45% in night trading: not included in analysts' preferred list, pressured by capital outflows **U.S. Stock Market After-Hours Movements** AXT Company fell 3.45% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 27, MarketBeat reported that although AXT currently has a moderate buy rating among analysts, top analysts believe there are five stocks that are more worthy of investment than AXT. This news may lead to a decline in investor confidence in AXT, resulting in a drop in stock price. 2. On August 27, MarketBeat further emphasized that AXT failed to make the list of five stocks recommended by top analysts, which may exacerbate market concerns about AXT's future performance, putting pressure on its stock price. 3. No other significant news recently. There are concerns in the market about AXT's future performance, with noticeable capital outflows. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Applied Materials fell 0.47% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 27, Applied Materials announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala as a board member, which is seen as a positive change in corporate governance and may enhance investor confidence. 2. On August 25, the company's CFO Brice Hill sold 7,500 shares of common stock at a price of $479.25 per share, which may raise market attention regarding insider views on the company. 3. On August 27, investment in the semiconductor industry expanded in Taiwan, and Applied Materials, as one of the main participants, may be influenced by the overall investment trend in the industry. The expansion of investment in the semiconductor industry raises concerns about geopolitical risks. Lam Research fell 0.29% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 27, Lam Research announced a quarterly dividend increase of 27% to $0.33 per share. This move demonstrates the company's confidence in future cash flow and may attract more investor attention. 2. On August 26, market analysis pointed out that the competitive landscape in the semiconductor equipment market is stable, with Lam Research significantly increasing its market share in the etching segment, enhancing its industry position. 3. On August 25, analyst reports indicated that although Lam Research was rated as "moderate buy," some analysts believe that five other stocks have more investment value, which may affect investor confidence. The semiconductor industry is highly competitive, with significant changes in market share. ASML fell 0.17% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 25, the U.S. government pressured the Netherlands to prohibit ASML from selling DUV equipment to China, which may affect ASML's market share and revenue. Under U.S. pressure, the Dutch government has already restricted ASML's export of EUV equipment, and further restrictions may expand. 2. On August 28, the accelerated construction of AI data centers is driving an increase in demand for semiconductor equipment. The revenue of the Dutch semiconductor industry has significantly increased, benefiting ASML as a major supplier On August 27th, ASML expanded its investment in Taiwan, attracting more international partners and strengthening its market position. 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