FICO

Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is losing its dominant position in the home mortgage industry, a development long feared by investors. The stock experienced significant volatility, with shares crashing despite closing up 11.69% on September 29, 2026.

Several companies reported earnings results with mixed market reactions. Carnival Corp. surged 13.4% after beating earnings estimates, while CarMax climbed 4.7% on strong results.

Vail Resorts rose 2.3% despite posting a loss narrower than expected. Fair Isaac Corp. plunged 26.5% following regulatory changes to mortgage pricing by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The global debt management services market is estimated at USD 47.17 billion and is projected to reach USD 99.9 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 7.79%. Growth is driven by rising consumer debt, increasing financial awareness, fintech innovation, and cloud adoption.

Debt consolidation services currently lead the market, while debt settlement services are expected to register higher growth. Asia is forecast to experience notable growth due to rapid urbanization and expanding credit access.