--- title: "U.S. stock night trading opens with fluctuations: BitMine Immersion Tech rises 7.21% in night trading; Applied Optoelectronics rises 3.90% in night trading" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296414031.md" description: "BitMine Immersion Tech rose 7.21% in the night session; Applied Optoelectronics rose 3.90% in the night session; Lion Group Holdings rose 25.01% in the night session; Evaxion A/S rose 14.92% in the night session; Webull rose 12.62% in the night session" datetime: "2026-08-20T00:22:27.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296414031.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296414031.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296414031.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock night trading opens with fluctuations: BitMine Immersion Tech rises 7.21% in night trading; Applied Optoelectronics rises 3.90% in night trading **U.S. Stock Night Market Opening Movements** BitMine rose 7.21% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 17, BitMine Immersion Technologies announced that its total cryptocurrency, cash, and tradable securities investments reached $11.4 billion. This news boosted market confidence in its financial strength, driving the stock price up. Source: PR Newswire 2. On August 17, BitMine increased its holdings by 9,926 Ethereum, bringing its total holdings to approximately 5.815 million. This move shows the company's continued optimism towards Ethereum, further boosting the stock price. Source: Jinse Finance 3. On August 17, BitMine was included in the Russell 1000 large-cap index. This move enhanced the company's visibility among investors and increased market demand for its stock. Source: Public Technologies The cryptocurrency market is experiencing increased volatility, requiring caution. Applied Optoelectronics rose 3.90% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 19, Applied Optoelectronics announced it is expanding its production capacity to meet the demands of hyperscale customers. The company plans to drive growth through proprietary laser technology and automated U.S. production, expecting significant increases in revenue and profit margins. This news drove the stock price up. Source: MarketBeat 2. On August 17, the telecommunications industry saw increased demand for broadband equipment and AI-enhanced software, driving investments in related companies. As a broadband equipment supplier, Applied Optoelectronics benefited from this trend, leading to a rise in its stock price. Source: LightCounting 3. On August 19, analysts maintained a hold rating on Applied Optoelectronics but noted that five other stocks were more valuable investments. Nevertheless, the market remains optimistic about Applied Optoelectronics' future growth potential. Source: MarketBeat Investment growth in the telecommunications industry, strong demand for broadband. **Top Gainers in the U.S. Night Market** Lion Group Holding rose 25.01% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 18, Lion Group Holding released an important announcement through the EDGAR system, possibly involving strategic adjustments or updates to financial information, leading to a significant rise in stock price. The announcement was published through the EDGAR system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, demonstrating the company's transparency and compliance in information disclosure. 2. Recent market attention has increased on the major trend of infrastructure, and Lion Group Holding may have positioned itself in this area, with market expectations that it will benefit from this trend, driving the stock price up. Increased market focus on infrastructure trends. Evaxion A/S rose 14.92% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 17, Evaxion A/S announced the expansion of its cancer vaccine program, adding the EVX-05 vaccine targeting glioblastoma. Following this announcement, the market expressed optimism about the company's future development prospects, driving the stock price up 2. On August 17, Evaxion A/S announced its second-quarter business update and financial results, and plans to hold a conference call and live webcast on August 20 to discuss the latest developments, including EVX-05. Investor expectations regarding the company's financial condition and new projects further boosted the stock price. 3. On August 17, Evaxion A/S released a related announcement through the EDGAR system, confirming that the costs of the EVX-05 project are included in the existing budget and will not affect the company's cash flow, enhancing market confidence. The cancer vaccine sector has recently performed strongly, with significant capital inflows. WeBull's after-hours trading rose by 12.62%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 20, WeBull announced its second-quarter financial report, with quarterly revenue reaching a record $198.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 51%. This strong performance was mainly driven by continued growth in trading and interest-related income, pushing the stock price up. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On August 20, WeBull announced the removal of the PDT rule, resulting in a 51% increase in revenue, with adjusted operating profit growing by 169% year-on-year. Trading volume and customer assets reached all-time highs, with strong international and institutional expansion, and AI tools being widely adopted. Source: Wall Street Insight 3. On August 19, analysts rated WeBull as "Moderate Buy," believing its 12-month target price to be $13, approximately 39% higher than the current price. This rating boosted market confidence, driving the stock price up. 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