Tech Sector Hits Record Highs as AI Demand Drives Growth, Figma Stock Slides After Anthropic Launches New AI Model

The tech sector reached record highs on Friday amid easing tensions in the Middle East and strong AI demand signals. However, Figma's stock declined following Anthropic's release of its Claude Design AI model. Meta is also planning a significant round of layoffs in May.

By Yahoo Finance Updated Sat, April 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Tech Sector Hits Record Highs as AI Demand Drives Growth, Figma Stock Slides After Anthropic Launches New AI Model

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