Monday Sector Laggards: Technology & Communications, Energy

In afternoon trading on Monday, Technology & Communications stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.3% loss. Within the sector, eBay Inc. (NASD: EBAY) and Avago Technologies Ltd (NASD: AVGO) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 4.2% and 3.9%, respectively. Among technology ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLK), which is down 1.1% on the day, and up 3.10% year-to-date. eBay Inc., meanwhile, is up 7.95% year-to-date,...