US markets witness surge led by technology shares, reopening trades

US markets surged yesterday, led by technology shares and reopening trades.   So, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 361 points, or 1.1 percent, to end at 34,382.   The S&P 500 added 61 points, or 1.5 percent, to clost at 4,1743. And the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped 305 points, or 2.3 percent, to 13,430.   Stocks advanced even after data showed consumer purchases slowed down last month. US retail sales unexpectedly stalled in April as the boost from stimulus checks faded, but...