The Drill Down

How Coupa CEO Rob Bernshteyn (COUP) plans to win new customers as well as recession-proof his massive cloud-based business spend management platform. How pet toy retailer Chewy (CHWY) plans to navigate the double headed challenge of inflation pressure and shifting consumer behavior. Is it possible for Express (EXPR) to course correct? Why is REX American Resources (REX) complaining so loudly about 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

How Heliogen CEO Bill T. Gross (HLGN) is generating power by employing mirrors… and drawing investments from Bill Gates and Steve Case. The headwinds Dell (DELL) is preparing for. Digesting potential challenges to the computer models at lender Affirm (AFRM). Will recession fears dampen Workday’s (WDAY) strong year? 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

Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader (SMAR) tells us what’s behind the company’s impressive sales figures. United States Steel Corporation (X) watches one of its businesses grow as the energy sector prepares to increase drilling. Avis Budget Group (CAR) saw a huge silver lining to the global pandemic. How Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) is able to raise prices without hearing complaints from its customers. 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

How Verint CEO Dan Bodner (VRNT) is harnessing artificial intelligence and digital technology to try to improve customer experience and its chat bots. Constellation Energy (CEG) may see a boost from the climate bill. Tyson Foods (TSN) finds benefits in cheap meat. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) leaves us wondering what would be left of the company without its lucrative government contracts. 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

Hybrid cloud software provider Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami (NTNX) explains his company’s invisible cloud-philosophy. What Lucid (LCID) may need to do to get beyond the supply chain bottlenecks it says are keeping the electronic vehicle maker stuck in low gear. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) says it expects the weak personal computer market to persist until the end of the year. Oil and gas drilling contractor Nabors Industries (NBR) is preparing for a productive new year. 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

Informatica CEO Amit Walia (INFA) sees pandemic-induced digitization across industries continuing. But what happens if remote work truly comes to an end? Cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital (SI) defies short sellers and sees no reason to make changes to its strategy. Ally Financial (ALLY) explains why higher rates may not be a challenge for car sellers. Halliburton (HAL) gives us clues as to when drillers may start drilling again. 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

How atai Life Sciences CEO Florian Brand (ATAI) is leading the way in the emerging science of psychedelic drug development and revolutionizing psychiatric biotech medicine. Ford Motor Company (F) plans to change potentially every part of its business as it drives toward an EV future… We discuss how the automaker is securing the materials necessary to do so. Single-family homebuilder Century Communities (CCS) explains why higher rates may actually be a good thing for its inventory. Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) wrestles with supply-chain problems. 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

Stratasys CEO Dr. Yoav Zeif (SSYS) tells us how the business of 3D printing is evolving.  Could smaller oil producers like Talos Energy (TALO) be preparing to drill more? Why home construction supplier Fastenal (FAST) is talking about deflationary pressures rather than inflation. Conagra Brands (CAG) hints that food inflation pressures may be peaking. 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

CrowdStrike (CRWD) co-founder and CEO George Kurtz explains the company’s rapid growth and why a slow down in technology spending will not affect cybersecurity. NovaGold’s (NG) liquidity struggles and giant Alaskan gold mine. Micron Technology (MU) sees a meaningful slowdown in PCs and smartphones. And beer. Lots of beer. Constellation Brands (STZ) rides strong beer sales to offset rising transportation and raw-material costs. 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

Jay Chaudhry, CEO of cybersecurity leader Zscaler, discusses zero trust services and bringing network security to the cloud era. Topics include Bed Bath & Beyond's failed turn-around, General Mills' sales in the face of inflation and program expiration, AeroVironment's successful drones and supply-chain problems. The podcast explores the concept of zero trust security, cyber warfare concerns, and industry growth sectors.