Tuesday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Healthcare

In afternoon trading on Tuesday, Utilities stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.1% loss. Within that group, TECO Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) and Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 2.0% and 1.9%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is down 1.0% on the day, and down 4.90% year-to-date. TECO Energy Inc., meanwhile, is down 3.10% year-to-date, and Ameren Co...