Apple set to underperform Dow and broader tech sector for 2015 By: MarketWatch December 31, 2015 at 08:30 AM EST Absent a major rally Thursday, Apple looks like it will close out the year lagging the Dow 30 and the wider sector. Read More >> Related Stocks: American Express Apple Caterpillar Home Depot McDonald's Corp Nike Inc TECHNOLOGY Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.