Thursday Sector Laggards: Energy, Consumer Products

The worst performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Energy sector, showing a 0.9% loss. Within the sector, Range Resources (NYSE: RRC) and Newfield Exploration (NYSE: NFX) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 4.6% and 3.8%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 0.6% on the day, and down 6.42% year-to-date. Range Resources, meanwhile, is down 26.89% year-to-date, and Newfield Exploration is up...