Friday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Services

In afternoon trading on Friday, Utilities stocks are the best performing sector, up 0.6%. Within the sector, FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) and CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 1.5% and 1.5%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is up 0.6% on the day, and up 4.43% year-to-date. FirstEnergy, meanwhile, is up 6.46% year-to-date, and CMS Energy is up 8.23% year-to-date. Combi...