Monday Sector Leaders: Technology & Communications, Industrial

In afternoon trading on Monday, Technology & Communications stocks are the best performing sector, up 0.2%. Within that group, EMC (NYSE: EMC) and Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 4.5% and 2.3%, respectively. Among technology ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLK), which is up 0.1% on the day, and up 11.47% year-to-date. EMC, meanwhile, is up 13.39% year-to-date, and Juniper Networks is up 8.77%...