Shopify (SHOP), teamed with Google, is taking a bite out of Amazon AND Salesforce, to the benefit of sports bra and ketchup shoppers everywhere. We discuss with Rick Watson, RMW Commerce Consulting CEO. How is it that bitcoin seller Square (SQ) avoids the volatility of Bitcoin itself. VF Corporation’s (VFC) billion dollar bet on Supreme sufferers from COVID and China. And Deere & Company (DE) saw its customer base grow as people fled cities for the country during the pandemic. But, can Deere...
May 21, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How Sunnova Energy International (NOVA) is finding success in solar, leverages tax credits, and hoarding those hard-to-get semiconductors during a global shortage, with Bulls Eye Brief’s Adam Johnson. Cisco (CSCO) struggles with the global chip shortage. Hormel Foods (HRL) jacking prices on everything from peanuts to bacon to Spam. Ralph Lauren’s (RL) responds to disastrous European sales with a plan to invest in the U.S. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stori...
May 20, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Is Lionsgate (LGF.A) the next Netflix? Or the next Disney+? Marcus Moore of Zeo Capital Advisors explains why he see's a new streaming content king. Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) reveals some of its post-pandemic strategy with a plan to launch 60 news games over the next three years. Bitcoin, Ether and XRP take a dive. Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) bungles tests for a potential cancer cure, a failed drug test and a CEO headed for the exits. And the Container Store (TCS) hunts for a way to keep up...
May 19, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Elon Musk impersonators steal $2 million from the bitcoin curious. Hoarding hurts Walmart results (WMT) as it CUTS prices to grow its food business. Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) AB Mendez on expanding in Texas and profiting from the paycheck protection program (PPP). Trouble in SPAC land, an SEC investigation and ephemeral business strategies of electric vehicle maker Canoo (GOEV). And acquisition after acquisition strategy of 3D printing company Desktop Metal (DM). The Drill Down with Cory Johnso...
May 18, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How Broadcom (AVGO) plans to keep up with chip demand from smartphone makers and continue making smart acquisitions, our guest is JoAnne Feeney, portfolio manager at Advisors Capital Management. The keys to Purple Innovation’s (PRPL) success disrupting the mattress industry and managing inflation. How Community Health Systems (CYH) is getting hospital patients to pay their bills. Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) wins approval for a drug to treat a rare blood disease. The Drill Down with Cory Johns...
May 17, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
With fewer people dying, could it be time for Lincoln Financial (LNC)? Chuck Lieberman of Advisors Capital Management explains. Plug Power (PLUG) tries to put accounting problems and expenses behind it. DoorDash’s (DASH) optimistic forecast for 2021 with adjusted earnings. And Airbnb (ABNB) sees a return to urban travel. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Is Virgin Galactic (SPCE) a zero-gravity zero? James Rasteh of Coast Capital says they should cease operations. Cybersecurity giant FireEye (FEYE) poised to help the White House fight cyber terrorists. Behind the successful turnaround of Contango Oil & Gas (MCF). A troubled blood company Haemonetics Corporation (HAE) fails to reassure investors or customers. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choice...
May 13, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Understanding the massive changes underway at Intel (INTC) with former software engineer Kim Forrest, founder and CIO of Bokeh Capital. Plus, warning signals from Array Technologies (ARRY). Upstart Holdings (UPST) brings Artificial Intelligence to debt consolidation. Investors sour on high-tech insurance provider Lemonade (LMND). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Is China the key to Gazprom (EDR) maintaining global gas dominance? David Iben of Kopernik Global Investors weighs in. After burning through hundreds of millions, 3D Systems (DDD) rides the bubble again. The story behind Rackspace Technology’s (RXT) collapsing margins and lousy quarter. And Hanesbrands (HBI) hunts for the next generation of “innerwear” consumers (that’d be underwear to you and me). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the ...
May 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Can Spotify (SPOT) keep growing? Clockwise Capital’s James Cakmak says yes. Pipeline king Energy Transfer (ET) says the oil patch is hotter than you know. How the hell can mall giant Simon Property Group (SPG) say it’s NOT a mall company. And we look at a cookie-less future for The Trade Desk (TTD). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
AirBNB return to growth, explaining Bill.com’s multi-billion purchase of Divvy -- it’s more than a high-flying stock, Roku’s creepy targeting of its customers using artificial intelligence and machine learning, and after spending billions of dollars buying and selling Bitcoin, why can’t Square make money on crypto? And we look at employment numbers, Dr. Copper and the Baker Hughes rig count. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson focuses on the business fundamentals of the most compelling publicly tra...
May 07, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Separating good SPACs from bad with dMY Technology Niccolo de Masi, CEO of dMY Technology. Plus, Moderna (MRNA) thanks its Covid-19 vaccine as the company turns its first profit. Lee Enterprises (LEE) gives a clue about the state of the advertising market in its first year without Warren Buffett. And e-commerce marketplace Etsy (ETSY) warns of post-mask world. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler warns of crypto regulation that could affect Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and even Ripple. The Drill Down with Cory John...
May 06, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Why JMP Securities CEO Mark Lehmann believes used car seller Vroom (VRM) has learned its lesson from missteps in 2020 and is convinced Vroom’s sales team will find their e-commerce footing this year. General Motors (GM) faces off with Tesla (and Ford) with its plan to embrace an electric-vehicle future. Also, Lyft (LYFT) learns it doesn’t always pay to be aggressive… at least when it comes to earnings statements. And oil giant Devon Energy (DV) decides to embrace a little more risk. The Drill Do...
May 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Goodyear Tires’ (GT) plan to hike prices and use soybean oil to build the tires of the future with Eric Swergold, CEO of Firestorm Capital. Also, Pfizer’s (PFE) plan to vaccinate teenagers. Tyson Foods (TSN) targets vegans with new meat-free burgers. And Camping World (CWH) struggles to keep inventory stocked as Americans stock up on camping gear and guns. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson focuses on the business fundamentals of the most compelling publicly traded companies. Learn more about your...
May 04, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Drill Down with Cory Johnson focuses on the business fundamentals of the most compelling publicly traded companies. Today, Smead Capital CEO Bill Smead sounds off on shale producer Continental Resources’ (CLR) production ramp up and improving financial condition. We hear from Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett and his outlook on U.S. infrastructure. Also, gauging potential inflation signals from flooring maker Mohawk Industries (MHK) which did big business during the pandemic. And what a bi...
May 03, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Cory Johnson introduces us to the new Drill Down Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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