Design software maker Figma's shares surge 158% in blowout market debut


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(Reuters) -Figma shares surged nearly 158% in their market debut on Thursday, valuing the design software maker at about $50 billion and setting the stage for a flurry of high-growth tech listings.

The market for U.S. initial public offerings has bounced back from a tariff-driven volatility, which briefly paused listings in April, and is on track to end a nearly three-year dry spell.

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