Alphabet Slides, McDonalds Glides

Published: April 30, 2019, 6:35 p.m.

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Alphabet\\u2019s ad revenue growth slows down in the 1st quarter and $70 billion gets shaved off the company\\u2019s market cap. General Electric shares rise after the company loses less money than expected. McDonald\\u2019s and Texas Roadhouse post similar same-store sales growth in their respective 1st quarters, but only McDonald\\u2019s sees its stock rise. MFAM Funds portfolio manager Bill Barker analyzes those stories and shares why McDonald\\u2019s decisions around bacon and donut fries paid off. Plus, we preview our next \\u201cApropos Of Nothing\\u201d episode!

(If you have random topics to suggest for the episode please email us: marketfoolery@fool.com).

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