Tuesday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Energy

The worst performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, showing a 0.7% loss. Within that group, Exelon (NYSE: EXC) and NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 2.3% and 1.9%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is down 0.8% on the day, and up 17.54% year-to-date. Exelon, meanwhile, is up 32.42% year-to-date, and NRG Energy is up 27.98% year-to-date. Combined, E...