Monday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Service

In afternoon trading on Monday, Utilities stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 0.1% loss. Within the sector, FirstEnergy Corp (NYSE: FE) and Duke Energy Corp (NYSE: DUK) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 1.1% and 1.0%, 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 up 18.36% year-to-date. FirstEnergy Corp, meanwhile, is up 9.14% year-to-date, and Duke Ener...