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U.S. Markets Closed Mixed Wednesday As Figma Led, Fair Isaac Lagged

Oct 08, 2025 16:10:00 -0400 | #Markets

Stock indexes in the U.S. ended Wednesday mixed as the gained 1.12%. Meanwhile, the rose 0.58%, and the was flat.

The of small-cap stocks rose 1.06%, while the Cboe Volatility Index was down 5.74%.

Among companies with at least $10 billion in market value, Figma Inc. Cl A (FIG), was the biggest leader during the session, surging 16.86%, and Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) surged 11.66%. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) rounded out the top three leaders on Wednesday, with shares surging 11.37%.

Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) posted the largest decline, falling 9.82%, followed by Joby Aviation Inc. (JOBY) shares, which fell 8.14%. Shares of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) fell 7.88%.

In commodities news, Brent crude oil futures were down 0.18%, while gold futures were up 1.48%. slipped 0.09% to $123,376.

The 10-Year Treasury yield climbed to 4.132%.

In Asia, Japan’s NIKKEI 225 Index was down 0.45%, while China’s Shanghai Stock Exchange was closed.

In Europe, indexes were mixed, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index steady and the FTSE 100 Index gaining 0.69% from the previous close.

U.S. stock markets close for trading at 4 p.m. ET. For regular updates on the trading day, visit Barron’s.

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