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With Australian and U.S economic data exceeding expectations, the Aussie share market found itself amidst a 3-month high mid-week. However, a second wave of COVID-19 cases emerging in the U.S has swung the market lower on Thursday and Friday.

In this week’s wrap, Jessica covers: 

• COVID-19 in the U.S: Texas, Florida & Arizona report spikes in hospitalisation (0:33)
• Three standout stocks (1:22)
• How to play defence in your clients’ portfolios (2:26) 
• Two key themes to consider: The rise of online lockdown leisure and; putting the magnifying glass on the rally (3:33)
• Five lockdown trading ideas – thematic trading (5:36)
• Mitigating currency risk using a hedged US ETF (6:59)