Strong results from International Power have jolted the electricity sector higher. The power generator reported a rise in profit in the six month period, thanks to improved contributions from Australia and Asia.It is the strongest riser in the sector, with fellow electricity stocks such as Scottish and Southern Energy and Drax posting more modest gains.Friends Provident is in the blue again after accepting a new £1.86bn bid from Resolution on Tuesday, but overall the life insurance sector is lower, with Aviva the heaviest faller. Top performing sectors so far todayElectricity 6,253.28 +1.87%Household Goods 5,753.90 +1.61%Industrial Transportation 1,807.73 +1.41%Tobacco 22,475.30 +1.19%Beverages 6,691.66 +0.88%Bottom performing sectors so far todayReal Estate 1,889.06 -3.06%Automobiles & Parts 2,527.45 -2.70%Life Insurance 3,269.87 -2.52%Industrial Engineering 3,032.49 -1.59%Banks 4,801.27 -1.48%