Monday Sector Laggards: Energy, Materials

The worst performing sector as of midday Monday is the Energy sector, showing a 2.7% loss. Within that group, Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) and Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 8.9% and 7.4%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 2.1% on the day, and down 21.29% year-to-date. Chesapeake Energy Corp., meanwhile, is down 78.39% year-to-date, and Marat...