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S1 Ep 112Ep. 112: TransMedics with Changebridge Capital CIO Ross Klein, Resources Connection, Kellogg, Lamb Weston Holdings, United Airlines

How TransMedics (TMDX) is using technology to improve its thermos and transplant business. Changebridge Capital CIO Ross Klein drills down on the company. Resources Connection (RGP) shows how business consulting can be good business. Kellogg (K) workers go on strike demanding higher wages amidst a surge in cereal sales. Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) finds out potatoes are not immune to inflation pressures. 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

Oct 7, 202130 min

S1 Ep 101Ep. 111: Flotek CEO John Gibson, Facebook, Twitch, Acuity Brands, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Noodles & Co

Oil and gas executives may say they care about the environment. But, what about oil and gas workers? We get the inside story from Flotek CEO John Gibson (FTK). Acuity Brands (AYI) shares the latest in a litany of shipping woes… and also worries about power outages in China. Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) faces challenges with what was once a promising therapy. Noodles & Co (NDLS) gives us insights into the business model behind ghost kitchens. 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

Oct 6, 202138 min

S1 Ep 110Ep. 110: Diebold Nixdorf with Zeo Capital's Marcus Moore, Unity Software, Braemar Hotels & Resorts, MarineMax, Visa, Apple

Even ATM-sales took a hit during COVID, but are they back? We talk Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) with Zeo Capital's Marcus Moore. How Unity Software (U) is expanding on its video-game business and 3D gaming to a multiverse for... Walgreens. The return of the pandemic forces Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) to adjust its expectations. Boating retailer MarineMax (HZO) gets a bigger boat… in fact, a lot of them. 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

Oct 5, 202130 min

S1 Ep 109Ep. 109: Evolv with SineWave's Yanev Suissa, BioNTech, Perion Network, Amplify Energy

Can weapons detection company Evolv Technology (EVLV) make schools safer? SineWave's Yanev Suissa tells us about Evolv’s new technology to keep guns out of schools. How vaccine-maker BioNTech (BNTX) is getting ready for the next Covid-19. Perion Network (PERI) hopes to breathe new life into its tracking software by acquiring a video platform Vidazoo. After a massive oil spill off the coast of California, we have the CEO of Amplify Energy (AMPY) on tape explaining his now controversial plans for his wells. 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

Oct 4, 202134 min

S1 Ep 108Ep. 108: Esports Technologies CEO Aaron Speach, Palantir Technologies, Acceleron Pharma, Merck, NeoGenomics

How to build a global business one influencer at a time. Esports Technologies CEO Aaron Speach (EBET) tells us his growth strategy and why his company is acquiring Aspire Global. Can Palantir Technologies (PLTR) continue to dominate big data without large government surveillance contracts? Acceleron Pharma (XLRN) is acquired by Merck (MRK) in a push for rare-drugs. NeoGenomics (NEO) may be the target of a takeover. 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

Oct 1, 202135 min

S1 Ep 107Ep. 107: Huntington National Bank‘s David Klink on AMD, CarMax, Workhorse, AngioDynamics, Marijuana

How AMD became a semiconductor giant with Huntington National Bank’s David Klink (AMD). CarMax (KMX) slammed by inventory shortages and weak profits. Struggling eclectic vehicle maker Workhorse (WKHS) shakes up its executive ranks— again! Could AngioDynamics (ANGO) NanoKnife sales benefit from the end of COVID? 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

Sep 30, 202131 min

S1 Ep 106Ep. 106: Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz, Dollar Tree, EQT Corporation, Lightspeed Commerce, Evergrande

The mack daddy of cyber security, Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz (CRWD) shows how machine learning can fight ransomware. Inflation story of the year! Dollar Tree (DLTR) breaks the buck and plans to sell stuff for more than $1! Why is EQT (EQT) taking advantage of the high price of natural gas in selling a pile of stock? The story behind short sellers Spruce Point questioning growth figures, customer data and the size of Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD). 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

Sep 29, 202136 min

S1 Ep 105Ep. 105: ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck, Hyzon Motors, SandRidge Energy, Gogo

Can artificial intelligence find you customers ready to spend? ZoomInfo (ZI) CEO Henry Schuck explains how. A look at the incendiary short-seller accusations against electric vehicle maker Hyzon Motors (HYZN). The natural gas driller benefiting most from soaring prices: SandRidge Energy (SD). And Gogo’s (GOGO) business goes bonkers as private air travel expands. 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

Sep 28, 202136 min

S1 Ep 104Ep. 104: Porch CEO Matt Ehrlichman, Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Incyte, Keros Therapeutics

Digitizing the home services industry with Porch CEO Matt Ehrlichman (PRCH). Syndax Pharmaceuticals (SNDX) looks past recent drug setbacks and makes a collaboration agreement with Incyte (INCY) on a novel cancer treatment. Biotech company Keros Therapeutics (KROS) says it might have a cure for rare blood diseases… but does it? 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

Sep 27, 202131 min

S1 Ep 103Ep. 103: Li-Cycle Co-Founders: CEO Ajay Kochhar and Executive Chairman Tim Johnston, Evergrande, Costco Wholesale, Nike, Vail Resorts

Electric car batteries die -- and Li-Cycle (LICY) Co-Founder Ajay Kochhar and Tim Johnston have $1.7b company aiming to profit from that problem. Costco Wholesale’s (COST) unique approach to shipping problems -- buy a bigger boat! How Nike (NKE) manages relationships with its customers while raising prices. Vail Resorts (MTN) sees dollar signs after investing itself and lowering some prices despite facing challenging situations at some locations. 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

Sep 24, 202140 min

S1 Ep 102Ep. 102: Tripadvisor with Clockwise Capital’s James Cakmak, Carnival, BlackBerry, Suncor Energy

Tripadvisor’s (TRIP) evolution, post-pandemic plans and bet on flexibility and subscription-based travel, Clockwise Capital’s James Cakmak explains. BlackBerry (BB) has rosy predictions for the future... but there’s a “wild card.” Carnival (CCL) sets sail again-- under their terms, not those of the governor of Florida. What reported oil sands challenges potentially facing Suncor Energy (SU) may mean for the industry and consumers. 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

Sep 23, 202135 min

S1 Ep 101Ep. 101: Overstock.com CEO Jonathan Johnson, Adobe, Stitch Fix, FedEx

From crypto to couches, Overstock.com CEO Jonathan Johnson (OSTK) on the re-invention of his company -- and defending the Sith Lord conspiracy. Adobe (ADBE) tells a tale about the future of marketing-- but is anyone listening? Stitch Fix (SFIX) tries to convince us that bloated inventories don’t matter anymore… and maybe they’re right. Why FedEx’s (FDX) labor shortages may spell trouble for everyone. 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

Sep 22, 202142 min

S1 Ep 100Ep. 100: Pledge 1% CEO Amy Lesnick, Quantumscape, Lennar, RBC Bearings

With $1 billion in charitable contributions from over 15,000 companies in 100 countries, Pledge 1% CEO Amy Lesnick tells us about her innovative method of corporate giving. Battery maker Quantumscape (QS) says it has signed up a second big automaker customer… but it won’t say who. Lennar (LEN) shares a litany of supply chain woes. RBC Bearings (ROLL) gets an unfriendly reminder of just how important Boeing is to its business. 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

Sep 21, 202136 min

S1 Ep 99Ep. 99: MeridianLink CEO Nicolaas Vlok, China Evergrande Group, Li Auto, Cleveland-Cliffs, Cleveland-Cliffs, Twitter, Royal Dutch Shell

The real story of this market sell off China Evergrande, exploding debt and the long slow burn of an iron ore sell-off. Could Mirati Therapeutics (MRTX) have a colon cancer cure? And meet the cloud-based technology powering your bank: MeridianLink and CEO Nicolaas Vlok (MLNK). Electric vehicle maker Li Auto (LI) didn’t see this coming: Malaysian radar woes. Mining giant Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) says China’s declining steel production is just one of the foreign woes facing the domestic steel industry. 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

Sep 20, 202137 min

S1 Ep 98Ep. 98: Bioventus CEO Ken Reali, Facebook, Apple, Mastercraft Boat Holdings, Thermo Fisher Scientific, U.S. Steel

The difficulty of medical device sales during COVID-19 with Bioventus CEO Ken Reali (BVS). Facebook (FB) and Apple (AAPL) go nose-to-nose over consumer privacy. Mastercraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) says the boating lifestyle is hot... but what about boating inventories? Where Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) may find the growth they’re predicting. 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

Sep 17, 202136 min

S1 Ep 97Ep. 97: Origin Materials Co-CEOs John Bissell and Rich Riley, Laureate Education, Aerie Pharmaceuticals, GreenSky, Goldman Sachs.

How Origin Materials (ORGN) makes plastic out of wood chips with co-CEOs John Bissell and Rich Riley. Laureate Education (LAUR) focuses its business on Mexico and Peru. A failed drug test that might actually not be a failure for Aerie Pharmaceuticals (AERI). Buy now, pay later fintech company GreenSky (GSKY) gets Goldman Sachs’ attention. 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

Sep 16, 202135 min

S1 Ep 96Ep. 96: Legend Biotech CEO Ying Huang, PhD., EXACT Sciences, Valero Energy, Casper Sleep, Robinhood, Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern

How to weaponize T cells to fight cancer with Legend Biotech CEO Ying Huang, PhD. (LEGN). Why EXACT Sciences (EXAS) has recruited hundreds of former Pfizer employees. Valero Energy (VLO) gets to work restarting refineries that were shutdown because of Hurricane Ida. Casper Sleep (CSPR) struggles as its CEO is busy launching other businesses. Robinhood (HOOD) tours colleges to recruit 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202139 min

S1 Ep 95Ep. 95: Gainesville Coins‘ Everett Millman on First Majestic Silver, Opendoor Technologies, Oracle, Crocs, Apple

How the largest silver miner in Mexico is trying to get out of a $500 million tax bill. Gainesville Coins' Everett Millman tells us about First Majestic Silver (AG). Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) explains its unique method of selling homes. Oracle (ORCL) faces some new challenges in the cloud. Crocs (CROX) bets on a huge post-pandemic boom for its iconic, yet polarizing shoes. Apple (AAPL) races to plug a software vulnerability. 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

Sep 14, 202141 min

S1 Ep 94Ep. 94: OppFi CEO Jared Kaplan, MiMedx, Leslie’s, Cadiz

OppFi CEO Jared Kaplan (OPFI) says his subprime lender is better than a payday lender, even with annual interest rates above 100%. Controversial biotech MiMedx Group (MDXG) suffers after a pair of failed clinical trials. Pool supply retailer Leslie's (LESL) struggles to find enough chlorine. Water utility Cadiz (CDZI) wades through a volatile week and the mystery selloff in its shares. 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

Sep 13, 202141 min

S1 Ep 93Ep. 93: Spark Networks CEO Eric Eichmann, Kroger, Affirm Holdings, Teradata Corporation, Apple, Epic Games, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub

Spark Networks’ CEO Eric Eichmann (LOV): sex vs. love: which business model penetrates a broader market online? Kroger (KR) says it’s losing the battle against organized crime. Affirm Holdings (AFRM) extends “buy now, pay later” beyond its Pelaton business. Amazing year for cloud consultant Teradata Corporation (TDC), but storm clouds appear. A mixed verdict for Apple vs. Epic Games. DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub sue New York City. 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

Sep 10, 202142 min

S1 Ep 92Ep. 92: Voyager Digital CEO Steve Ehrlich, Torrid, Crown Holdings, Lululemon

Voyager Digital CEO Steve Ehrlich (VYGVF) tells us what he has planned for his new publicly-traded cryptocurrency trading company and Coinbase competitor. A plus size win for plus-size retailer Torrid Holding’s (CURV) first quarter as a public company. Warning signals for beer can maker Crown Holdings (CCK) as consumer appetites for hard seltzers dry up. How Lululemon Athletica (LULU) plans to keep out-selling other retailers during and after the Covid pandemic. 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

Sep 9, 202141 min

S1 Ep 91Ep. 91: Covetrus CEO Ben Wolin, Coinbase, Bitcoin, ICU Medical, Coupa Software, Smartsheet

Covetrus CEO Ben Wolin (CVET) on meeting demand in the growing business of animal-health technology and services. ICU Medical (ICUI) plans for a pre-pandemic return to elective surgeries and infusion therapies. Coupa Software (COUP) explains how there’s plenty of room to grow in expense management. Smartsheet (SMAR) looks beyond the pandemic as companies find new ways to digitize collaboration. Bitcoin king Coinbase blasts the SEC on Twitter. 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

Sep 8, 202135 min

Ep 90Ep. 90: Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel, Bitcoin, Intel, Digital Ocean, Match Group, Tandem Diabetes Care

Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel (MARA) explains why his bitcoin mining company needs to buy bitcoins. Is El Salvador’s cryptocurrency experiment already a failure on day one? Why Digital Ocean (DOCN) is moving into serverless computing. Match Group (MTCH) tells us how dating and sex have changed during the pandemic. Tracking the growth of Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM) as more Americans are diagnosed with the disease. 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

Sep 7, 202141 min

Ep 89Ep. 89: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies with Bokeh Capital’s Kim Forrest, Docusign, Yext, Joann

How Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) is poised to profit from the massive supply chain problems in the shipping industry. Bokeh Capital’s Kim Forrest explains. Docusign (DOCU) talks about the ethical line it won’t cross using customer data. Why work-from-home lifestyles are still challenging the Internet search business at Yext (YEXT). How Joann (JOAN) says it’s handling challenges posed by pandemic headwinds to its business. 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

Sep 3, 202131 min

S1 Ep 88Ep. 88: AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi, Asana, Barnes & Noble Education, Phreesia, Walmart, Apple, Spotify

AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi (APP) tells us about his company’s unique acquisition philosophy when it comes to mobile games. Asana (ASAN) tells us that companies are spending a lot on getting organized post-Pandemic. Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) figures out how to sell college textbooks to students even when they aren’t returning to campus. Phreesia (PHR) waits on spending on elective surgeries to make a comeback. Walmart (WMT) raises wages. Apple (AAPL) tries to make nice with Spotify (SPOT). 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

Sep 2, 202135 min

S1 Ep 87Ep. 87: CareMax CEO Carlos de Solo, AbbVie, PVH, Crowdstrike, Google, Amazon

CareMax CEO Carlos de Solo (CMX) wants to give your grandparents hugs. A drug once-thought to be safe sends AbbVie (ABBV) reeling with a new FDA warning. PVH Corp (PVH) depends on European and Asian tourists to sell Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in America. Ransomware hacks lead some businesses to ask Crowdstrike (CRWD) for help preparing for cyberattacks. Amazon (AMZN) goes on another hiring spree. Google (GOOGL) plans to make its own chips. 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

Sep 1, 202129 min

S1 Ep 86Ep. 86: Bark CEO Manish Joneja, StoneCo, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Zoom, Cryptocurrency, Nigeria, Bitt Inc., Apple, Google, South Korea

Bark CEO Manish Joneja (BARK) on the business of dogs -- and what it teaches us about all business. The ONLY thing that isn’t working with Zoom’s (ZOOM) business. StoneCo (STNE) wants to be the Square of Brazil -- but can’t seem to understand customers who rip them off. Wake up Canada! Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) gets approval for a narcolepsy drug in the Great White North. Nigeria recruits Bitt Inc. to create its own digital currency -- is it a big gain for Overstock (OSTK)? And South Korea slaps Google and Apple. 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

Aug 31, 202142 min

S1 Ep 85Ep. 85: Olo CEO Noah Glass, Hill-Rom, Baxter, Cassava Sciences, DoubleVerify, Hurricane Ida

Olo CEO Noah Glass (OLO) tells us how he plans to digitize the restaurant industry -- and worries about Cory’s obsession with Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer. Why medical equipment maker Baxter (BAX) may be willing to pay $10 billion for Hill-Rom (HRC). The controversy around an alleged Alzheimer’s treatment from Cassava Sciences (SAVA). DoubleVerify (DV) charts a path to grow internationally. And how will Hurricane Ida impact gas prices? 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

Aug 30, 202140 min

S1 Ep 84Ep. 84: Matterport CEO RJ Pittman, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Workday, Bill.com, Federal Reserve

Matterport (MTTR) CEO RJ Pittman talks on digitizing and 3D capturing for the home and real estate industry. Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) tries to put a positive spin on inventory bottlenecks. Workday (WDAY) on what CEOs are really saying about about the pandemic. Bill.com (BILL) sees small businesses rushing into digital transformation --- and has the numbers to prove it. 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

Aug 27, 202141 min

S1 Ep 83Ep. 83: Unisys COO Eric Hutto, Taiwan Semiconductor, Lordstown Motors, Dollar Tree, Autodesk, Pure Storage

Unisys (UIS) COO Eric Hutto discusses why his company is putting it all on the line for the digital cloud. Trouble at the tree. How is Dollar Tree (DLTR) dealing with higher freight costs and inflation issues? After new acquisitions and partnerships, is Autodesk (ADSK) gearing up for a global takeover across the architecture, engineering, and construction software world? Pure Storage (PSTG) steers ahead banking on a future big win with net new logo gains. 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

Aug 26, 202136 min

S1 Ep 82Ep.82: Enovix CEO Harrold Rust and chairman T.J. Rodgers, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Sporting Goods, OnlyFans

Enovix (ENVX) CEO Harrold Rust and chairman T.J. Rodgers on building advanced Lithium-ion batteries. Could Urban Outfitters (URBN) be facing empty shelves come holiday season? Nordstrom (JWN) business shrinks and shrinks and shrinks. Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS) explains how the post-COVID world has changed how we recreate. And COVID is the behind the scene actor driving OnlyFans. 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

Aug 25, 202135 min

S1 Ep 81Ep. 81: STEM CEO John Carrington, Citi Trends, Palo Alto Networks, Flexsteel, Airbnb, Shopify, TikTok

STEM (STEM) CEO John Carrington on the software/hardware offering that could reduce what businesses pay for power. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) on the coming cyber security spending spree by the Federal Government. FlexSteel (FLXS), the little furniture maker in Dubuque, Iowa navigates China tariffs, Mexican politics and supply chain nightmares to deliver an impressive quarter. And Citi Trends (CTRN), the brick-and-mortar retailer CRUSHING it in the inner city. 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

Aug 24, 202136 min

S1 Ep 80Ep. 80: DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill, DoorDash, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, Tesla, Canoo, Intel

DigitalOcean (DOCN) CEO Yancey Spruill explains how their “developer cloud” and “droplets” help small businesses. The debate over gig economy drivers continues after Prop 22 was ruled unconstitutional. What does this mean for companies like DoorDash (DASH)? The benefits of being in EV for Tesla (TSLA) and Canoo (GOEV) as NHTSA tightens the reins on fuel efficiency requirements. Madison Square Garden Sports Corp’s (MSGE) bets on the Rockettes and sets sights on a new market: gambling. 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

Aug 23, 202145 min

S1 Ep 79Ep. 79: Horizon Technology Finance CEO Robert Pomeroy, Tesla, Applied Materials, Foot Locker, Apple, T-Mobile, Bill Ackman

Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) CEO Robert Pomeroy gets real about how big companies borrow money without issuing BONDS. Tesla (TSLA) says prepare for its humanoid robots. But, what about Tesla’s other promises? How Applied Materials (AMAT) is managing the challenges facing the semiconductor industry. What Foot Locker’s (FL) WSS and atmos acquisitions mean for the future of footwear. 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

Aug 20, 202138 min

S1 Ep 78Ep. 78: Illumina CEO Francis deSouza, Robinhood, Synopsys, Toyota, Amazon, Adobe, OnlyFans

Illumina (ILMN) CEO Francis deSouza on acquiring Grail despite an ongoing antitrust probe and pioneering genome technology. How Synopsys (SNPS) leaned into the “age of Smart Everything” through semiconductor software innovation. Could the SEC throw a wrench in Robinhood’s (HOOD) most important revenue stream? What will the long term impact be as Toyota (TM) slashes global production? OnlyFans decides to put on clothes. Amazon (AMZN) plans to open its version of a department store. 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

Aug 19, 202146 min

S1 Ep 77Ep. 77: Eagle Point Credit Company Founder Tom Majewski, Lowe’s, The Children's Place, America's Car-Mart

Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC) Founder Tom Majewski tells us how he’s found success investing in the debt of other big companies. Why The Children's Place (PLCE) is rethinking their promotion strategy. Lowe’s (LOW) bets on even more DIY home improvement projects. Why this used car dealer, America's Car-Mart (CRMT) is struggling even while the used car market thrives. 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

Aug 18, 202134 min

S1 Ep 76Ep. 76: SITE Centers CEO David Lukes, Home Depot, Danimer Scientific, Lightning eMotors, Lithium, Afghanistan, Amazon, Walmart

SITE Centers (SITC) CEO David Lukes tells us why he thinks he’s unlocked the key to success in retail real estate. How the collapse of Afghanistan could slow down the electric cars business. Is the home improvement fad here to stay? Home Depot (HD) thinks so. Why plastic maker Danimer Scientific (DNMR) says COVID-driven restaurant shutdowns could be on the horizon. How Lightning Emotors’ (ZEV) is dealing with its supply chain problems. 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

Aug 17, 202138 min

S1 Ep 75Ep. 75: Builders FirstSource CEO David Flitman, Paysafe, Sonos, Niu Technologies

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) CEO David Flitman with the inside story of supplying a booming home building market amidst surging lumber prices, shipping woes and labor shortages ($5,000 signing bonuses for truck drivers?!?) With flagging US growth, Paysafe (PSFE) sets their sights on Latin America. What happens next after Sonos (SONO) received an early big win in their patent lawsuit against Google? It could take longer than they want. Why Niu Technologies (NIU) saw electric scooter sales soar in China but still can’t get product to the US in size. 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

Aug 16, 202138 min

S1 Ep 74Ep. 74: Porch Group with Villere’s Lamar Villere, Tattooed Chef, Rocket Companies, Honest Company

Porch Group (PRCH): the Amazon of home services? That’s the take from Villere portfolio manager Lamar Villere. How the Tattooed Chef (TTCF) underestimated the inflation. Rocket Companies (RKT) sees fantastic Q2 returns offering everything from mortgages to auto to solar loans. Why “destocking” problems won’t end for Honest Company (HNST). 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

Aug 13, 202133 min

S1 Ep 73Ep. 73: Patterson Companies CEO Mark Walchirk, ExOne, Rackspace Technology, Laird Superfood

Patterson Companies (PDCO) CEO Mark Walchirk walks us through the similarities of being in both the animal health and dental industry. What Desktop Metal (DM) acquiring ExOne (XONE) means for the future of 3D printing. Rackspace Technology (RXT) CEO says they are in a transition phase as they see a slow down in growth. Laird Superfood (LSf) can’t find their post-public footing with online sales inefficiencies, Costco sales problems, and an exiting CEO. 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

Aug 12, 202140 min

S1 Ep 72Ep. 72: Lemonade CFO Tim Bixby, Perrigo, HyreCar, WW International

Lemonade (LMND) CFO Tim Bixby explains why Lemonade shrinking revenues are of little concern. HyreCar (HYRE) floundering bet on peer-to-peer car-sharing. What happens to a cold and flu medicine provider if no one gets a cold or the flu? Perrigo (PRGO) needs to know. As the wellness industry thrives, WW International (WW) formerly known as Weight Watchers, blames industry trends for their bad numbers. 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

Aug 11, 202137 min

S1 Ep 71Ep. 71: Allegiant Air with Hennessy Focus Fund's Brian Macauley, Kansas City Southern, AMC Theatres, Metromile

Hennessy Focus Fund's Brian Macauley discusses Allegiant Air (ALGT) and the longevity in ultra low cost carriers. AMC Theatres (AMC) talks a big game, but will their years’ box office numbers actually be enough to become profitable? Kansas City Southern (KSU) is still on track to railway innovation and efficiency by utilizing precision scheduled railroading. How Metromile’s (MILE) pay-per-mile car insurance isn’t really paying. 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

Aug 10, 202140 min

S1 Ep 70Ep. 70: Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz, Tyson Foods, Aterian, Coinbase, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP

Vista Outdoor (VSTO) CEO Chris Metz discusses magic bullets and designer guns. Tyson Foods (TSN) gets hit by the big chicken inflation. Why this Cathie Wood’s stock pick, Aterian (ATER) isn’t seeing their smart products succeed. How the new US infrastructure bill could force crypto companies to leave the United States including Coinbase (COIN) #bitcoin, #xrp, #Ethereum. 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

Aug 9, 202143 min

S1 Ep 69Ep. 69: Star Bulk Carriers president Hamish Norton, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Sunrun, DraftKings

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) president Hamish Norton discusses his company’s great quarter and breaks down what’s happening with the global shipping supply chain. Good news for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) as consumers hold onto their used vehicles. Sunrun (RUN) sees a boost in solar batteries. Why DraftKings (DKNG) is betting big on NFTs. 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

Aug 6, 202137 min

S1 Ep 68Ep. 68: SentinelOne with SineWave's Yanev Suissa, Fastly, HubSpot, Lemonade

SentinelOne’s (S) recent IPO shows how very different cybersecurity companies can be, with SineWave's Yanev Suissa. Fastly (FSLY) struggles after a lousy quarter after a crucial internet outage. How HubSpot (HUBS) CRM offering changes the game and grabs customers for keeps. Lemonade (LMND) warns that new insurance offerings will have bigger losses. 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

Aug 5, 202133 min

S1 Ep 67Ep. 67: AquaBounty Technologies CEO Sylvia Wulf, Devon Energy, Avis Budget Group, 908 Devices

AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) CEO Sylvia Wulf on the challenges and promises of land based fish farming. Devon Energy (DVN) makes a losing bet while hedging oil price fluctuations. Why are Avis Budget Group’s cars so damn expensive this year? Their CFO says it’s not his fault. How 908 Devices (MASS) new technology can sniff out narcotics like fentanyl. 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

Aug 4, 202135 min

S1 Ep 66Ep. 66: LendingClub CEO Scott Sanborn, Bitcoin, XRP, Clorox, Take-Two Interactive, Activision Blizzard, Marriott International, Bitcoin, Ripple and XRP

LendingClub (LC) CEO Scott Sanborn discusses the Radius Bank acquisition and skyrocketing loan originations and the end of banking as we know it. Clorox (CLX) battles post-pandemic filth. Why Activision Blizzard’s diversity problems could help Take-Two Interactive (TTWO). Marriott International (MAR) sees a rapid return to travel. And SEC chair Gary Gensler wants purview over Bitcoin, Ripple and XRP and the rest of the world of crypto. 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

Aug 3, 202138 min

S1 Ep 65Ep. 65: Barrick Gold with Gainesville Coins' Everett Millman, Parker Hannifin, Square, RADA Electronic Industries

Barrick Gold (GOLD) is a miner like no other, says Gainesville Coins' Everett Millman. Parker Hannifin (PH), Meggitt and the profiteers of the new space race. The strategy behind Square (SQ) acquiring AfterPay and the dependence on bitcoin. The company behind Israel’s Drone Dome, RADA Electronic Industries (RADA). 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

Aug 2, 202137 min

S1 Ep 64Ep. 64: Plug Power with Global X's Andrew Little, Chevron, CareDx, Caterpillar

Plug Power (PLUG) fuel cell business surges ahead and is poised for even more success, says Global X's Andrew Little. How Chevron (CVX) has surpassed their initial climate change goals. Why all eyes are on CareDx’s (CDNA) novel DNA treatment for kidney disease -- and more. And why Caterpillar (CAT) is succeeding with autonomous driving even as Tesla fails. 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

Jul 30, 202138 min

S1 Ep 63Ep: 63: Iridium Communications CEO Matt Desch, PayPal, Tempur Sealy International, VSE Corporation

Iridium Communications (IRDM) CEO Matt Desch on pioneering satellite technology and the future of mobile communications. VSE Corporation (VSEC) steers itself out of the pandemic. PayPal (PYPL) yearns for an eBay divorce. How Tempur Sealy International (TPX) is struggling with soaring demand for mattresses. 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

Jul 29, 202136 min