Wednesday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Energy

Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Wednesday, shares of Utilities companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 2.1% loss. Within the sector, NiSource (NYSE: NI) and CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 3.4% and 3.0%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is down 2.0% on the day, and down 2.29% year-to-date. NiSource, meanwhile, is up 2.81% year-...