Monday Sector Laggards: Energy, Utilities

The worst performing sector as of midday Monday is the Energy sector, showing a 2.0% loss. Within that group, Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NBL) and QEP Resources Inc (NYSE: QEP) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 6.0% and 4.7%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 1.7% on the day, and up 2.15% year-to-date. Noble Energy, Inc., meanwhile, is down 1.86% year-to-date, and QEP Resources Inc is...