3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

After another volatile week for the Aussie share market, find out why I'm watching Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) and 2 other ASX 200 shares.

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The volatility in ASX 200 share prices continued last week as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) climbed 1.86% higher.

Last week I was watching CSL Limited (ASX: CSL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) and Scentre Group (ASX: SCG).

The CSL share price edged 0.18% lower to $328.42 per share in a rare down week for shareholders. Westpac shares closed the week 0.56% lower after announcing significant impairments thanks to COVID-19 and the bank's AUSTRAC scandal.

Scentre Group shares had another strong week, climbing 3.37% higher on the back of more certainty for commercial real estate.

As we look ahead to a full week of trade for the Aussie share market, check out the 3 ASX 200 shares that I'll be watching.

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)

The a2 Milk share price closed the week at a new 52-week high of $19.00.

That's good news for shareholders as the Kiwi dairy group continues to grow. We've seen strong demand for a2 Milk products as consumers continue to spend at the supermarkets despite COVID-19.

With expansion plans in Canada and a strong domestic outlook, a2 Milk could be one ASX 200 share to continue climbing in 2020.

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL)

Southern Cross Media shares jumped 34.78% higher last week in a big recovery for the Aussie advertising group. Even so, Southern Cross shares are trading at $0.16 per share compared to a 52-week high of $1.02 per share.

COVID-19 has hit advertisers hard, but there could light at the end of the tunnel for groups like Southern Cross. If we see a strong rebound in advertising spend in the coming months, Southern Cross shares could turn out to be an ASX 200 bargain.

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)

Xero has been one of the best-performing ASX 200 tech shares throughout 2020.

The Xero share price is down 1.46% this year but that's still a big outperformance against the benchmark index.

I think Xero's cloud-based business model could hold up throughout the pandemic. Provided businesses remain solvent, I think Xero shares could see further gains in late 2020 or early 2021.

Ken Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of CSL Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of A2 Milk and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Scentre Group. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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