Wednesday Sector Laggards: Energy, Financial

Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Wednesday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 0.5% loss. Within the sector, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) and National Oilwell Varco Inc (NYSE: NOV) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 3.2% and 3.2%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 0.3% on the day, and up 11.26% year-to-date. Helmerich & Payne...