Top 2 Defensive Stocks You Might Want to Dump This Quarter – Dollar General (NYSE:DG), Paranovus Entertainment (NASDAQ:PAVS)

From December 11, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be a real warning sign for investors who value momentum as a key criterion in their trading decisions.

The RSI is a momentum indicator that compares a stock’s strength on days when prices rise and its strength on days when prices fall. Compared to a stock’s price action, this can give traders a better idea of ​​how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is generally considered overbought if its RSI is above 70 Benzinga Pro.

Here is the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPB)

• On November 13, Spectrum Brands reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter. “Earlier this year, we made the difficult but necessary decision to address uncertain trade policy by suspending all imports from China into the U.S. market and focusing on running the business for cash. Our fourth quarter and full year results reflect the impact of these decisions and a challenging macroeconomic environment. Despite these headwinds, the actions we have taken proactively and decisively have significantly reduced our risk and protected our long-term financial health,” said David Maura, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from Spectrum Brands. The company’s shares are up about 19% over the past month, hitting a 52-week high of $93.33.
• RSI value: 70.3
• SPB price promotion: Shares of Spectrum Brands rose 5% on Wednesday to close at $61.18.
• Rand stock ratings: 22.64 Momentum score with value of 46.50.

Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG)

• On December 4, Dollar General reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and raised full-year guidance. The discount retailer posted net sales of $10.65 billion, nearly in line with the consensus estimate of $10.64 billion. The company’s shares are up about 21% over the past month, hitting a 52-week high of $135.08.
• RSI value: 71
• DG Price promotion: Shares of Dollar General rose 0.3% on Wednesday to close at $125.89.

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