The worst performing sector as of midday Friday is the Energy sector, showing a 1.1% loss. Within that group, Murphy Oil Corp (NYSE: MUR) and Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 5.3% and 4.8%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 1.8% on the day, and down 10.68% year-to-date. Murphy Oil Corp, meanwhile, is down 33.10% year-to-date, and Chevron Corporation, is down 19.12% year-to-date. Combined, MUR and CVX make up approximately 12.5% of the underlying holdings of XLE.
The next worst performing sector is the Technology & Communications sector, showing a 0.1% loss. Among large Technology & Communications stocks, Micron Technology Inc. (NASD: MU) and Qorvo Inc (NASD: QRVO) are the most notable, showing a loss of 5.9% and 4.0%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Technology & Communications stocks is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK), which is down 0.3% in midday trading, and up 3.92% on a year-to-date basis. Micron Technology Inc., meanwhile, is down 46.53% year-to-date, and Qorvo Inc, is down 17.53% year-to-date. Combined, MU and QRVO make up approximately 0.8% of the underlying holdings of XLK.
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Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Friday. As you can see, six sectors are up on the day, while two sectors are down.
| Sector | % Change |
|---|---|
| Utilities | +1.3% |
| Services | +0.8% |
| Healthcare | +0.6% |
| Consumer Products | +0.1% |
| Financial | +0.1% |
| Industrial | +0.1% |
| Materials | -0.0% |
| Technology & Communications | -0.1% |
| Energy | -1.1% |
