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Apr 20, 2023 • 40min

Ep. 202: Bioceres Crop Solutions CEO Federico Trucco, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Intuitive Surgical

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 sticky. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) sees  the popularity of its machines grow as more patients opt for robotic surgery.  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 13, 2023 • 39min

Ep. 201: Embecta CEO Dev Kurdikar, Diamondback Energy, PriceSmart, Kura Sushi USA

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 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 6, 2023 • 37min

Ep. 200: Shutterstock CEO Paul Hennessy, Dave and Buster’s Entertainment, Simply Good Foods, RH

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
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Mar 29, 2023 • 35min

Ep. 199: Worthington Industries CEO Andy Rose, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Lululemon Athletica, Micron Technologies

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 move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2023 • 33min

Ep. 198: Waters Corporation CEO Dr. Udit Batra, TriNet, Winnebago, Affirm Holdings

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. Online loan company Affirm Holdings (AFRM) reassures customers that its ‘buy first, pay later’ platform is a sound strategy. 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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Mar 16, 2023 • 35min

Ep. 197: Eagle Point CEO Thomas Majewski, Caterpillar, Alaska Air, NatWest Group

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2023 • 36min

Ep. 196: SPECIAL: Washington Federal CEO Brent Beardall, Silicon Valley Bank, Portman Ridge Finance, Triplepoint Venture Growth

SPECIAL SHOW: Washington Federal (WAFD) CEO Brent Beardall’s first comments since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank – and since surviving a deadly January plane crash. Is WaFed’s extreme concentration in real estate also a problem? And Silicon Valley Bank’s CEO Greg Becker on why he thought tech couldn’t fail. Triplepoint Venture Growth (TPVG) on a SVB loan that went bust after the failure of pharma startup Medly. Lender Portman Ridge Finance (PTMN) on the shock waves going through the technology ecosystem.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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Mar 9, 2023 • 49min

Ep. 195: Yext CEO Michael Walrath, Squarespace, Nutanix, Korn Ferry

Yext CEO Michael Walrath (YEXT) tells us when the company’s big bet on artificial intelligence will pay off. Squarespace (SQSP) taps artificial intelligence to build its website business. How Nutanix (NTNX) stumbled into some accounting trouble. How Korn Ferry (KFY) is staying a leader in executive search and recruitment by catering to post-pandemic c-suite trends. 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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Mar 1, 2023 • 38min

Ep. 194: Logitech International CEO Bracken Darrell, Jack in the Box, Agilent, Montrose Environmental Group

Where Logitech International CEO Bracken Darrell (LOGI) sees growth opportunities for the computer hardware maker as consumers think about pulling back on gadget-buying. Jack in the Box (JACK) has a winning strategy in Florida and Arkansas, is making expansion plans and weathering both food and labor inflation. The atomic technology that has Agilent (A) seeing a future in semiconductors. Behind the rapidly shrinking business at Montrose Environmental Group (MEG). 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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Feb 22, 2023 • 42min

Ep. 193: Calliditas CEO Renee Aguiar-Lucander, Coinbase, Albemarle Corporation, Dropbox

How Calliditas CEO Renee Aguiar-Lucander (CALT) aims to treat kidney disease– and win over regulators in China and the U.S. How Coinbase (COIN) is trying to make nice with the SEC and why it’s standing by its “stakes”. The challenges facing Albemarle Corporation (ALB) despite robust lithium demand. The rental properties that are causing headaches at Dropbox (DBX). 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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