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Investments - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 26, 2019 | Apr. 28, 2018
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Investments |  |
Total investments | $ 57,669 | $ 59,354
Investments to enhance returns on cash |  |
Investments |  |
Total investments | 32,229 | 34,359
Investments to fund compensation/retirement plans |  |
Investments |  |
Total investments | 13,461 | 14,041
Other investments |  |
Investments |  |
Total investments | 11,979 | 10,954
Other current assets |  |
Investments |  |
Marketable securities | 14,580 | 12,926
Held-to-maturity investments | 3,384 | 3,340
Total investments | 17,964 | 16,266
Other long-term assets |  |
Investments |  |
Marketable securities | 27,726 | 32,134
Cost basis investments | 11,979 | 10,954
Total investments | $ 39,705 | $ 43,088

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