Defense Contractors Scan
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Defense Contractors Scan
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Defense sector consolidating after strong run: all major contractors above SMA200 with golden crosses, but 30D returns negative across the board. DFEN leveraged ETF -28% in a month. LHX leading with +79% 1Y alpha.
Quick Snapshot
| Signal | Reading |
|---|---|
| Overall | 🟡 Neutral — healthy pullback in a strong uptrend, not a reversal |
| Leaders | LHX (+18.9% vs SMA200), LMT (+22.5%), NOC (+16.3%) |
| Laggards | BA (-4.8% vs SMA200), DFEN (RSI 42, -27.7% 30D) |
Price Table
| Stock | Price | RSI | vs SMA20 | 7D% | 30D% | 3M% | Trend | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMT | $622.79 | 48.2 | -1.6% | +0.13% | -6.74% | +22.38% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
| RTX | $196.21 | 47.6 | -1.6% | +2.55% | -4.99% | +4.57% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
| NOC | $702.50 | 49.6 | -1.2% | +1.84% | -7.46% | +15.28% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
| GD | $349.09 | 48.0 | -0.7% | -0.66% | -4.28% | -1.42% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
| LHX | $356.00 | 52.2 | -0.2% | +2.50% | -2.92% | +14.73% | strong-up | 🔒 Hold |
| BA | $208.22 | 48.9 | +1.3% | +8.42% | -7.09% | -8.73% | down | 🔍 Watch |
| ITA | $221.91 | 43.4 | -2.5% | +1.95% | -9.36% | -1.95% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
| PPA | $169.68 | 46.6 | -1.4% | +2.35% | -6.82% | +2.66% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
| DFEN | $65.81 | 41.6 | -9.2% | +5.09% | -27.74% | -11.82% | weak-down | 🔍 Watch |
Entry Zones
| Stock | Entry Zone | RSI | Thesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD | <$350 | 48.0 | Defense leader, -6% from high, pullback entry |
| BA | <$210 | 48.9 | Turnaround story, -18% from high |
| DFEN | <$66 | 41.6 | 3x defense ETF, -33% from high, leveraged buy on pullback |
Action Matrix
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