Wednesday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Healthcare

In afternoon trading on Wednesday, Utilities stocks are the best performing sector, up 1.6%. Within that group, FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) and Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 2.6% and 2.6%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is up 1.8% on the day, and up 16.72% year-to-date. FirstEnergy, meanwhile, is up 7.94% year-to-date, and Pinnacle West Capital is up...