Xcel Energy Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) shares advanced 1.03% on Tuesday, closing at $77.66, despite an overall negative trading session for the broader market. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw declines. The company's stock closed 7.80% below its 52-week high of $84.23, achieved on February 26th.