Autodesk Rises 0.85% to 385th in U.S. Dollar Volume on Enterprise Software Sector Rally

Autodesk (ADSK) closed 0.85% higher on Sept. 26, 2025, with a trading volume of $270 million, ranking 385th in dollar volume among U.S. equities. The design software company's shares showed resilience amid mixed market conditions, outperforming broader tech indices in afternoon trading.

Analysts noted the stock's performance was driven by improved investor sentiment toward enterprise software stocks following positive earnings reports from key players in the sector. While no company-specific news was released during the session, Autodesk's position in the top 400 by dollar volume indicated strong short-term demand from institutional investors.

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