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Google’s weak results – vindication for our global portfolio?

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In January 2019, Alphabet – the parent company of Google – was dropped from the Biznews global portfolio after delivering returns of over 100% in four years. Since the global portfolio sold the share at $1,091, it has risen to just under $1,480. But as the latest results illustrate, the things that worried us last year are still prominent concerns. In this podcast, which features content from The Wall Street Journal’s Tech News Briefing, Felicity Duncan explores Alphabet’s latest results and ask the question: Did we make the right call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Feb 2020 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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