Our big interview with Wix founder and CEO Avishai Abrahami (WIX). Also Carmax (KMX) can’t deliver, Blackberry (BB) strangely expects government and auto business to re-materialize, and SunRun (RUN) battles against a California solar slowdown. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 226
Our big interview with Box CEO Aaron Levie (Box). Also Carnival (CCL) cruises on, Costco Wholesale (COST) refuses to raise prices, and Micron Technology (MU) uses up practically all the concrete in Idaho. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Artificial intelligence boosts the data information demands at Informatica, with CEO Amit Walia (INFA). Also new information suggests Netflix (NFLX) is having troubles with its new platform. A return to the office boosts Steelcase (SCS) – and they say offices themselves are changing. And Autozone (AZO) says inflation is one the way out, but do it yourselfers are back! The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad...
Sep 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Our big interview with Genco Shipping and Trading CEO John Wobensmith (GNK). Also is Oracle’s (ORCL) slowing growth mean a slowdown in AI? Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) outpaces weak gun sales and the RH (RH) CEO opines on the macro economy. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Our big interview with that target of short sellers Allegro Microsystems CEO Vineet Nargolwala (ALGM). Also EOG Resources’ (EOG) surprising clean energy plans, Advanced Microdevices (AMD) gives a rare real-time business update and Gitlab (GTLB) enters the artificial intelligence arms race, targeting software developers. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson and Shivaune Field offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Sep 07, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Walkme CEO Dan Adika (WKME) from Tel Aviv. He has the preposterous, but kinda believable story, that the key to software bloat is one more piece of software, Walkme’s software. Also Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeing its profitable networking software Aruba drive company results. Box (BOX) hints that artificial intelligence is about to turn around disappointing results. And DigitalOcean (DOCN) sees its CEO head for the exits – right behind its customers The Drill Down with Cory Johnson o...
Aug 31, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 221
A payroll processor hits the wall, Macy's customers choking on credit card debt and accounting shenanigans at Lovesac. Plus our exclusive interview – a return! – VSE Corp. CEO John Cuomo. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Did TenCent (TCEHY) just tell us that China’s real estate woes are nothing to worry about? Agilon (AGL) Health’s medical practice struggles with Medicare patients. And a deep dive into two battery wannabes, reseller Fluence (FLNC) and Norwegian battery maker FREYR in our exclusive interview with Tom Einer Jensen. One billion market cap and no revenues? Yep. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Aug 16, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Is Fisker (FSR) left as road kill in the electric car race? Why is solar maker Array Technologies (ARRY) seeing its share price soar while cutting growth estimates? And Digital Ocean (DOCN) can’t seem to find the bottom of a turbulent sea of slowing demand. Don't miss our exclusive interview with Mike Olosky, CEO of Simpson Manufacturing (SSD), as he unveils the secret high-tech backbone of today’s construction market. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories...
Aug 11, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Vericel Corporation CEO Nick Colangelo (VCEL) tells us about his company’s new cell-therapy that is changing the way we treat joint injuries and restore damaged skin tissue (intv. recorded June 7, 2023). How telemedicine pioneer Teladoc Health (TDOC) is turning its business around… at least for the time being. Alphabet (GOOGL) shows how AI can boost a company’s bottom line. Why Texas Instruments (TXN) can’t seem to figure out its inventory challenges. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a re...
Aug 07, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Elastic CEO Ashutosh Kulkarni (ESTC) explains how his cloud software company is mastering the search business. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) focus beyond its weird quarter and how artificial intelligence will influence the semiconductor industry. How Uber Technologies (UBER) finally turned a profit. Molson Coors Beverage Co. (TAP) realizes more people are starting to prefer higher end beer. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. L...
Aug 02, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Discover why new construction is suddenly the dominant force in the housing market with Meritage Homes ($MTH) CEO Phillippe Lord. J B Hunt Transport Services ($JBHT) embraces cutting-edge technology in trains and trucking. Prologis ($PLD) the biggest warehouse landlord in the world sees a time machine. And anti-woke e-commerce company Colombier Acquisition Corp ($CLBR) and PublicSq. ($PSQH) leads us to wonder: what would Jesus do? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the busi...
Jul 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Li-Cycle CEO Ajay Kochhar (LICY) explains how he helped invent a new way to recycle lithium-ion batteries while firing back at skeptical analysts and short-sellers. Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) deploys artificial intelligence with the help of Nvidia (NVDA). Constellation Brands (STZ) explains why Modelo is winning as consumers shift to more expensive alcohol. Paychex (PAYX) delves into the plight of small business, profitably. And LOTS more from Rochester, New York! The Drill Down with Cory ...
Jul 12, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Mortgage services provider Mr. Cooper Group CEO Jay Bray (COOP) gives us his assessment of the health of the U.S. economy and tells us how his company is pushing the industry to evolve. Electric vehicle maker Rivian (RIVN) gets more of a lifeline from Amazon while wooing drivers with possible new offerings. Wolfspeed (WOLF) aims to prove short-sellers wrong with a new approach to semiconductors. Greenbrier Companies (GBX) capitalizes on demand for railroad cars. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson ...
Jul 06, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Compass Diversified CEO Elias Sabo (CODI) tells us how he’s using the private equity model as a public company and spin off a ton of IPOs. How defense contractor AeroVironment (AVAV) is using Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to show off what it can do. What’s next for Oshkosh (OSK) as it loses out on a major army contract. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 212
How industrial technology company Trimble CEO Rob Painter (TRMB) is taking big innovative swings in artificial intelligence and the metaverse. What do we really know about Adobe’s (ADBE) generative AI initiative? Is Kroger’s (KR) inflation managing strategy hurting lower income customers? Why won’t home builder Lennar (LEN) talk about artificial intelligence? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices...
Jun 21, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Gold and silver miner Fortuna Silver CEO Jorge Ganoza (FSM) gives us details on the company’s new production and growing customer base. Logitech International (LOGI) grapples with the sudden departure of its CEO. Unity Software (U) leans on artificial intelligence to boost its advertising business and develop deeper relationships with developers. How Oracle (ORCL) is capitalizing on generative artificial intelligence to expand its cloud business. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular...
Jun 14, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Ardmore Shipping CEO Anthony Gurnee (ASC) explains how he’s shaped his company into a heavy hitter in the marine shipping industry. How Yext (YEXT) is capitalizing on the current interest in artificial intelligence. How lower freight expenses and cost-cutting initiatives made a huge difference at niche-retailer Vera Bradley (VRA). Ciena Corporation (CIEN) gives us an inside look at what’s really going on in the computer networking industry. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look ...
Jun 07, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Whitestone REIT CEO Dave Holeman (WSR) makes the case that strip malls are good business… at least the retail centers his company owns. Can Hovnanian Enterprises’ (HOV) build-to-rent business save homebuilders from rising rates? Sportsman’s Warehouse (SPWH) discovers that the ammunition business isn’t what it used to be. Why Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is struggling more than its competitors. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. L...
Jun 01, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick (TTWO) sheds light on plans for its massive gaming hit Grand Theft Auto franchise… and what it has thousands of developers working on. Why Analog Devices (ADI) says it’s getting the upper hand on pricing… and why it says Moore’s Law may have run its course. How America's Car-Mart (CRMT) is managing as more of its customers struggle to make their car payments. Behind the sales renaissance happening at Abercrombie & Fitch Co (ANF)... and how the company...
May 24, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Cloud software giant F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou (FFIV) explains why he thinks the slowdown in technology spending is temporary. Why electric vehicle maker Polestar (PSNYW) continues to struggle. Lachlan Murdoch opens up on the mounting legal bills for Fox Corp (FOXA). Who’s really to blame for the incredibly shrinking The Container Store (TCS). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
May 17, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 206
VICI Properties CEO Edward Pitoniak (VICI) gives us insight into the true health of the economy as only his casino-focused REIT would know… and explains how $VICI is harnessing emerging technology. Behind the rising demand for zero-trust cybersecurity specialist Zscaler (ZS). Why Twilio (TWLO) continues to struggle in the current macroeconomic environment. The big business of fracking supplier ProFrac (ACDC). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind s...
May 10, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Ranger Energy Services CEO Stuart Bodden (RNGR) gives us a deep dive into his oil and gas business. McDonald's (MCD) sees revenues increase… But why is its business actually getting worse? Why Kraft Heinz (KHC) seems to be struggling to take advantage of more at-home consumption. Estee Lauder (EL) admits that pandemic challenges aren’t over for its business. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices....
May 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 204
How Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto (KARO) is evolving his business from car theft detection to international fleet management. What Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY) had to say a week before filing for bankruptcy protection. Making sense of Microsoft’s (MSFT) growing AI and slowing cloud business ambitions. Why Enphase Energy (ENPH) may want to start paying closer attention to policymakers. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more ab...
Apr 26, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Bioceres Crop Solutions CEO Federico Trucco (BIOX) tells us how his technology is kick starting a regenerative and sustainable agricultural revolution that may allow crops to thrive despite climate change. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reminds us how banks are able to succeed despite economic fears and headwinds… but warns that its inflow of deposits from the banking crisis may not be sticky. Citigroup (C) disagrees with JPMorgan and predicts that its inflow of deposits from the banking crisis will be st...
Apr 20, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Embecta CEO Dev Kurdikar (EMBC) explains the need for more diabetes testing and the global business behind it. What assets Diamondback Energy (FANG) may be selling in the Permian Basin… and why. How PriceSmart (PSMT) is positioning itself to become the Costco of Central and South America… and what the family behind PriceSmart understands about consumer demand. Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) expands with a little help from manga comic books and the Demon Slayer franchise. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson ...
Apr 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 201
How Shutterstock CEO Paul Hennessy (SSTK) is remaking the company with artificial intelligence and partnering with OpenAI. The “mismatch” causing headaches at Dave and Buster’s (PLAY). How Simply Good Foods (SMPL) is playing catch up after misjudging inflation. What’s behind the RH (RH) blame game. 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
Apr 06, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Worthington Industries CEO Andy Rose (WOR) explains how his metal and industrial manufacturing business utilizes technology and innovation to make big profits in niche markets. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) says its deposits are healthy. Lululemon Athletica (LULU) reveals some unexpected twists and turns in its inventory situation. Why Micron Technologies (MU) is seen as a bellwether for the economy. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the...
Mar 29, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 199
A special report on the broad spillover effect of the ongoing banking crisis and failure of Silicon Valley Bank failure. And Waters Corporation CEO Dr. Udit Batra (WAT) describes the business and technology behind the super advanced laboratory equipment his company makes for the pharmaceutical industry. How TriNet (TNET) is working to make sure its clients make payroll in the wake of the SVB collapse. How interest rates and the banking crisis are impacting Winnebago (WGO) and its customers. Onli...
Mar 23, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Eagle Point CEO Thomas Majewski (ECC) talks about paying his fund’s large dividend and the health of corporate debt amid the current banking crisis. Caterpillar (CAT) assures customers that its finance arm isn’t entangled in the challenges facing other banks. Alaska Air (ALK) opens up about its venture capital business. Why NatWest Group (NWG) says its balance sheet is weather-proof. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn m...
Mar 16, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 197
