In afternoon trade the S&P/ASX 200 index is on course to end the week on a very disappointing note. At the time of writing the benchmark index is down 2.3% to 6,507.7 points.
Four shares that have avoided the selloff are listed below. Here's why they are pushing higher:
The Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX: AYS) share price is up over 1.5% to 30 cents. This may be down to bargain hunters buying in after a sizeable decline year to date. One broker that thinks the telco company is a buy is Macquarie. Earlier this week it retained its outperform rating and 64 cents price target on its shares. The broker appears optimistic the company will unlock the strategic value of its 1 million+ subscriber base.
The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) share price is up 1% to $4.33 following the release of its half year result after the market close on Thursday. For the first half of FY 2020, the diversified food company delivered net sales of $299.7 million and operating EBDITA of $32.7 million. This represents an increase of 43.4% and 55.6%, respectively, over the prior corresponding period. The latter was driven partly by the widening of its gross margin from 24.7% to 27.1%.
The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price has jumped 6% to $7.86 following the release of its half year results. For the six months ended December 31, the data centre operator reported revenue of $97.7 million and underlying EBITDA of $50.9 million. This represents an 8% and 21% increase, respectively, over the prior corresponding period. Management has reiterated its guidance for the full year.
The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price has surged 20% higher to $1.94. Investors have been buying the biotech company's shares after it announced successful test results against coronavirus COVID-19. According to the release, the results indicate that Zoono's Z-71 Microbe Shield is more than 99.99% effective against COVID-19. This microbe shield is the same technology used in its hand sanitiser.
