Tuesday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Technology & Communications

The best performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, up 1.3%. Within the sector, NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) and Dominion Resources (NYSE: D) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 2.5% and 2.1%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is up 1.4% on the day, and up 11.39% year-to-date. NextEra Energy, meanwhile, is up 13.30% year-to-date, and Dominion Resources is up 10.09% yea...