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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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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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