U.S. Stock Night Market Movements

AXT Company rose 3.20% in the night market. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 17, AXT Company director Leonard J. LeBlanc sold 4,000 shares of common stock at a transaction price of $96.07 per share. This raised doubts about insider confidence in the company, leading to increased stock price volatility.

2. On August 18, AXT Company announced its participation in several important semiconductor and technology industry conferences, including the Needham Virtual Semiconductor Conference on August 20 and the B. Riley Securities Consumer and TMT Conference on September 10. These events help enhance the company's visibility and investor confidence.

3. On August 18, AXT Company reached significant prepayment agreements with Coherent and Lumentum to support its expansion plans for the Beijing factory. These agreements demonstrate strong market demand for AXT products, driving the stock price up. The semiconductor industry is experiencing strong demand, boosting market confidence.

Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry

ASML rose 2.08% in the night market. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 18, TSMC announced a significant increase in capital expenditures, expected to reach $60-64 billion, primarily investing in advanced processes. This move will benefit related equipment suppliers like ASML, driving the stock price up.

2. On August 19, ASML will showcase its High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (High NA EUV) equipment at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, which supports high-volume manufacturing and enhances market confidence in its technology, further driving the stock price up.

3. On August 19, market analysis showed that ASML's annualized return over the past 15 years was 27.76%, significantly exceeding the market average, boosting investor confidence and driving the stock price up. The technology industry is experiencing strong demand, with increased capital expenditures.

Applied Materials rose 1.35% in the night market. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 18, Applied Materials announced it will lead several technology forums at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, focusing on innovative achievements in AI computing, enhancing market confidence in its technological leadership, and driving the stock price up. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On August 20, Applied Materials collaborated with the University of California, Berkeley, to join the Silicon Valley EPIC Center, accelerating material engineering and process innovations needed for AI computing, further enhancing market expectations for its future growth. Source: Zhitong Finance

3. On August 19, analysts maintained a buy rating on Applied Materials, raising the target price to $710, reflecting optimistic market expectations for its future performance. Source: DBS, Argus Research The semiconductor industry is driven by AI demand, with a positive outlook Teradata fell 0.40% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news:

4. On August 18, Teradata collaborated with Nvidia, AMD, and Apple, driving the stock price up. The partnership is seen as a positive signal, boosting market confidence.

5. On August 17, Teradata board member Marilyn Matz sold 1,200 shares of common stock, putting pressure on the stock price. This transaction raised concerns in the market about internal confidence in the company.

6. On August 18, Teradata performed outstandingly in the S&P 500, leading to a rise in stock price. Its strong performance has enhanced investors' expectations for the company's future growth. Market volatility is significant, and macroeconomic dynamics need to be monitored