Tuesday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Services

The worst performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, showing a 0.3% loss. Within the sector, Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 1.4% and 1.3%, 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 19.41% year-to-date. Southern Company , meanwhile, is up 17.48% year-to-date, and Pinnacle West Capi...