Monday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Materials

In afternoon trading on Monday, Utilities stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 0.1% loss. Within that group, Wisconsin Energy Corp. (NYSE: WEC) and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE: PEG) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 0.9% and 0.7%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLU), which is down 0.2% on the day, and down 8.00% year-to-date. Wisconsin Energy Corp., meanwhile, is do...