--- title: "U.S. stock night trading volatility: BHP fell 3.46% in night trading, concerns over executive departures, and favorable dividends cannot mask uncertainty" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/297982053.md" description: "BHP fell 3.46% in the night session; MP Materials rose 0.17% in the night session, with a transaction volume of USD 69,000; USA Rare Earth rose 0.40% in the night session, with a transaction volume of USD 43,200; Critical Metals rose 1.36% in the night session, with a transaction volume of USD 23,100" datetime: "2026-09-04T02:41:47.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/297982053.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297982053.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/297982053.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock night trading volatility: BHP fell 3.46% in night trading, concerns over executive departures, and favorable dividends cannot mask uncertainty **U.S. Stock Market After-Hours Movements** BHP fell 3.46% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On September 2, BHP's Chief Commercial Officer, Rag Udd, will step down in January 2027, raising concerns in the market about the stability of the company's leadership, leading to a drop in stock price. Source: Titanium Media 2. On September 1, BHP announced a final dividend of $0.99 per share. Although this move is generally seen as positive, labor negotiations with port unions are still ongoing, adding uncertainty. Source: Reuters 3. On September 3, the Australian stock market is expected to rebound due to the influence of the U.S. stock market, but stocks like BHP will go ex-dividend, which may put short-term pressure on stock prices. Source: WSJ Global bond market turmoil, rising borrowing costs. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** MP Materials rose 0.17% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On September 3, MP Materials' stock price rose 1.8%, closing at $54.70, showing continued market interest in the rare earth industry and increased investor confidence. 2. On September 3, MP Materials CFO Ryan Corbett will participate in the Jefferies 2026 Global Industrial Conference, which may attract investor attention to the company's future strategy. 3. On September 2, analysts rated MP Materials as a moderate buy but did not include it in the top recommended stocks list, indicating a cautious market attitude towards its long-term performance. Demand in the rare earth industry is increasing, with high market attention. USA Rare Earth rose 0.40% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On September 3, Jefferies initiated coverage on USA Rare Earth, giving it a "Buy" rating with a target price of $21. Analysts believe the company will grow into a vertically integrated battery manufacturer through the incorporation of Serra Verde and increased production at the Round Top project. This rating has boosted market confidence in the stock, driving up its price. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On September 2, MarketBeat pointed out that although USA Rare Earth currently has a "Moderate Buy" rating among analysts, top analysts believe there are five other stocks that are more worthy of investment. This information may impact the confidence of some investors. Source: MarketBeat 3. On September 2, USA Rare Earth is developing innovative extraction technology specifically for Round Top. Although the mine has not yet gone into production, the company plans to reach agreements with defense clients before 2027. This prospect provides potential growth momentum for the company's future development. Source: HK MoneyClub Strong demand for rare earths, supply bottlenecks emerging Critical Metals rose 1.36% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 4. On September 1st, Aries I Acquisition Corp canceled its metaverse merger plan, reflecting the decline of the SPAC market. This event led to a decrease in market confidence in related companies, affecting the stock price of Critical Metals. 5. On September 1st, the market's demand for profitability increased, posing challenges for some startups. Critical Metals was affected in this environment, leading to stock price fluctuations. 6. On September 1st, UnitedHealth Group raised its full-year earnings forecast, indicating stability and indirectly affecting market confidence in other companies. 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