Defensive Stocks Could Use Help Today

Group 1 - Stock futures are climbing following Nvidia's earnings report, indicating positive market sentiment [1] - Defensive stocks, particularly in consumer staples, are experiencing declines, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) down 0.4% [1] - Major holdings in the XLP include Colgate-Palmolive, PepsiCo, Walmart, and Costco, which are facing downward pressure [1] Group 2 - State Street's S&P Dividend ETF is also seeing a decline, reflecting challenges in dividend-paying stocks [2]