Monday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Materials

The worst performing sector as of midday Monday is the Utilities sector, showing a 0.3% loss. Within the sector, SCANA (NYSE: SCG) and Southern Company (NYSE: SO) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 1.2% and 1.0%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is down 0.4% on the day, and up 10.59% year-to-date. SCANA, meanwhile, is up 7.88% year-to-date, and Southern Company is up 8.65% year-to-date. Combi...