Wednesday Sector Laggards: Energy, Technology & Communications

In afternoon trading on Wednesday, Energy stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.5% loss. Within the sector, FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) and Cameron International Corp (NYSE: CAM) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 9.8% and 5.3%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 0.6% on the day, and down 8.95% year-to-date. FMC Technologies, Inc., meanwhile, is down 29.97% year-t...