Top 2 Defensive Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night In March

As of March 20, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro.

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

Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (NYSE:CCU)

• The company's stock gained around 18% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $15.40.
• RSI Value: 80.7                                
• CU Price Action: Shares of Compania Cervecerias Unidas gained 2% to close at $15.39 on Wednesday.
• Edge Stock Ratings: 91.92 Momentum score with Value at 93.51.

Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CELH)

• On March 3, Celsius Holdings named Eric Hanson as President and COO. The company's stock gained around 25% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $98.85.
• RSI Value: 71.8
• CELH Price Action: Shares of Celsius Holdings gained 5% to close at $31.90 on Wednesday.

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