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Jun 29, 2023 • 35min

Ep. 212: Compass Diversified CEO Elias Sabo, AeroVironment, Oshkosh

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
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Jun 21, 2023 • 37min

Ep. 211: Trimble CEO Rob Painter, Adobe, Kroger, Lennar

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2023 • 34min

Ep. 210: Fortuna Silver CEO Jorge Ganoza, Logitech International, Unity Software, Oracle

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 look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 7, 2023 • 37min

Ep. 209: Ardmore Shipping CEO Anthony Gurnee, Yext, Vera Bradley, Ciena Corporation

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 at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 1, 2023 • 34min

Ep. 208: Whitestone REIT CEO Dave Holeman, Hovnanian Enterprises, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Advance Auto Parts

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 24, 2023 • 38min

Ep. 207: Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, Analog Devices, America's Car-Mart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co

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 plans to breathe new life into its Hollister brand. 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
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May 17, 2023 • 39min

Ep. 206: F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou, Polestar, Fox Corp, The Container Store

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 10, 2023 • 47min

Ep. 205: VICI Properties CEO Edward Pitoniak, Zscaler, Twilio, ProFrac

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 stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 3, 2023 • 31min

Ep. 204: Ranger Energy Services CEO Stuart Bodden, McDonald's, Kraft Heinz, Estee Lauder

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2023 • 39min

Ep. 203: Karooooo CEO Isaias (Zak) Jose Calisto, Bed Bath and Beyond, Microsoft, Enphase Energy

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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