Thursday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Energy

The worst performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Utilities sector, showing a 0.9% loss. Within that group, Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW) and Wisconsin Energy (NYSE: WEC) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 1.8% and 1.7%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is down 0.9% on the day, and up 13.67% year-to-date. Pinnacle West Capital, meanwhile, is up 9.46% year-to-date, and Wisconsin Ene...