Defensive Scan
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Defensive Scan
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Defensives failing to defend — ECL RSI 18 (extreme capitulation), HD/LOW still weak despite bounce, XLP RSI 30. Only telecoms (T, VZ) and TGT/TJX holding. Consumer staples NOT providing safe haven.
Quick Snapshot
| Signal | Reading |
|---|---|
| Overall | 🔴 BEARISH — Defensive sectors failing their defensive purpose; broad weakness |
| Leaders | T ($28.98, RSI 63, strong-up), VZ ($51.10, RSI 64, strong-up), TGT ($113.04, RSI 45, strong-up) |
| Laggards | ECL ($254.95, RSI 18↓), PPC ($35.33, RSI 28↓), XLP ($81.49, RSI 30↓) |
Price Table
| Stock | Price | RSI | vs SMA20 | 7D% | 30D% | 3M% | Trend | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | $28.98 | 63 | +3.3% | +3.0% | +2.2% | +18.9% | strong-up ✨ | 🔒 Hold |
| VZ | $51.10 | 64 | +1.3% | -0.5% | +2.5% | +28.9% | strong-up ✨ | 🔒 Hold |
| TGT | $113.04 | 45 | -3.3% | -1.3% | -3.1% | +20.0% | strong-up ✨ | 🟡 Watch |
| WMT | $122.41 | 47 | -1.5% | -4.3% | -3.2% | +9.9% | weak-down | 🟡 Watch |
| COST | $976.16 | 45 | -1.9% | -4.0% | -0.9% | +15.0% | weak-down | 🟡 Watch |
| SBUX | $92.43 | 41 | -5.0% | -4.3% | -4.2% | +10.0% | weak-down | 🟡 Watch |
| XLU | $44.87 | 38 | -4.2% | -1.4% | -3.2% | +5.7% | weak-down | 🟡 Watch |
| TSN | $58.44 | 36 | -5.3% | -2.4% | -7.8% | +0.5% | weak-down | 🟡 Watch |
| LOW | $234.51 | 36 | -4.9% | -2.9% | -15.8% | -3.1% | down | 🟡 Watch |
| HD | $331.27 | 35 | -5.3% | -3.4% | -13.3% | -4.0% | strong-down 💀 | 🟡 Watch |
| HRL | $22.32 | 33 | -6.6% | -1.6% | -10.7% | -6.3% | strong-down 💀 | 🟡 Approaching Oversold |
| MCD | $309.52 | 32 | -4.7% | -6.4% | -6.6% | -0.7% | weak-down | 🟡 Approaching Oversold |
| XLP | $81.49 | 30 ↓ | -5.4% | -3.3% | -7.3% | +4.6% | weak-down | 🟢 Oversold |
| PPC | $35.33 | 28 ↓ | -10.0% | -1.4% | -15.4% | -10.4% | strong-down 💀 | 🟢 Oversold |
| ECL | $254.95 | 18 ↓ | -10.6% | -6.5% | -16.0% | -4.4% | down | 🟢 Extreme Capitulation |
Entry Zones
| Stock | Entry Zone | RSI | Thesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECL | $245-260 | 18 | Extreme capitulation on quality industrial — best risk/reward in scan |
| XLP | $80-83 | 30 | Staples ETF at oversold |
| MCD | $300-315 | 32 | Approaching oversold, dividend quality |
Action Matrix
| Stock | Signal | Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| T | ✨ Strong-Up | 🔒 Hold | Telecom safe haven working |
| VZ | ✨ Strong-Up | 🔒 Hold | Same as T |
| ECL | 🟢 Extreme | ✅ Strong Buy | RSI 18, quality at historic discount |
| TGT | ✨ Strong-Up | 🔒 Hold | +20% 3M, golden cross |
| HD | 💀 Death Cross | 🔍 Watch | Bounced from RSI 24 but still weak |
| PPC | 🟢 Oversold | 🔍 Watch | Death cross limits upside |
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