Monday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Financial

In afternoon trading on Monday, Utilities stocks are the best performing sector, higher by 0.3%. Within that group, Ameren (NYSE: AEE) and Wisconsin Energy (NYSE: WEC) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 1.8% and 1.3%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is up 0.4% on the day, and up 24.15% year-to-date. Ameren meanwhile, is up 23.99% year-to-date, and Wisconsin Energy is up 25.71% year-to...