Monday Sector Laggards: Energy, Utilities

In afternoon trading on Monday, Energy stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.2% loss. Within the sector, Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) and Range Resources (NYSE: RRC) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 3.2% and 3.0%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 1.1% on the day, and up 0.41% year-to-date. Pioneer Natural Resources, meanwhile, is down 7.28% year-to-date, and...