

The Drill Down
Cory Johnson
The Drill Down is a daily podcast focused on business fundamentals of the biggest stock movers of the market day, hosted by veteran financial journalist Cory Johnson. Through insightful interviews with CEOs and investors, meaningful research and in-depth analysis, The Drill Down provides a clearer picture of what’s really going on under the hood at publicly traded companies. This is business news for business people.
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Dec 28, 2022 • 40min
Ep. 185: Five Below CEO Joel Anderson, Tesla, Vapotheroem, Enochian Biosciences
 Five Below CEO Joel Anderson (FIVE) explains his expansion strategy for 2023 and how he uses technology to anticipate his customers’ needs. Are Tesla’s (TSLA) problems all about Elon Musk? Vapotheroem (VAPO) looks for a way forward without a pandemic. Enochian Biosciences (ENOB) struggles to move beyond multiple controversies. 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 

Dec 22, 2022 • 38min
Ep. 184: DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill, Calavo Growers, FuelCell Energy, Worthington Industries
 Cloud computing heavyweight DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill (DOCN) on building a winning digital strategy and competing with Amazon Web Services. How avocado giant Calavo Growers (CVGW) manages shifting inflationary pressures. Why FuelCell Energy (FCEL) may be running out of fuel. How steel company Worthington Industries (WOR) is preparing for 2023. 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 

Dec 15, 2022 • 37min
Ep. 183: TravelCenters of America CEO Jonathan Pertchik, Lennar, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Rev Group
 TravelCenters of America CEO Jonathan Pertchik (TA) gauges the health of the U.S. consumer through the lens of the open road. How homebuilding giant Lennar (LEN) is preparing for more challenges to the housing industry. Strip club king RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) goes on a shopping spree and strategizes on wooing a younger clientele.  Rev Group (REVG) finds work making fleets of school buses. 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 

Dec 9, 2022 • 36min
Ep. 182: Lilium Co-Founder and Chief Engineer for Innovation Daniel Wiegand (LILM), Lululemon, DocuSign, Johnson Outdoors
 Lilium Co-Founder and Chief Engineer for Innovation Daniel Wiegand discusses the potential of flying cars and the development of Lilium's electric jet aircraft. The hosts also cover the success of Johnson Outdoors and the growth of DocuSign, including recent developments and earnings. 

Nov 30, 2022 • 36min
Ep. 181: Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson, Hormel, Docusign, Inotiv
 How Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson (AYX) is making data analysis available to everyone. Hormel (HRL) gets a taste of higher feed costs. Who is running Docusign (DOCU)? How monkey smuggling cost Inotiv (NOTV) $250 million. 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 

Nov 22, 2022 • 40min
Ep. 180: Aflac COO Fred Crawford, Warner Music Group, Abercrombie & Fitch, Dollar Tree
 Aflac COO Fred Crawford (AFL) explains the insurance giant’s international strategy. Behind Warner Music Group’s (WMG) digital evolution. Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) sees the upside of people returning to the office. What Dollar Tree (DLTR) understands about its customers that other discount retailers may want to study. 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 

Nov 16, 2022 • 37min
Ep. 179: National Energy Services Reunited CEO Sherif Foda, Walmart, TJX Companies, Shoals Technologies
 The only Saudi Arabian company listed in the United States, National Energy Services Reunited CEO Sherif Foda (NESR), shares  insight into global oil markets. How Walmart (WMT) and TJX Companies (TJX) are making inflation their friend… and handling a big change in supply chains. How Shoals Technologies (SHLS) is handling a huge surge in the solar 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 

Nov 9, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 178: Columbus McKinnon CEO David Wilson, R1 RCM, Plug Power, Silvergate Capital
 Columbus McKinnon CEO David Wilson (CMCO) gives us a glimpse into the health of factories across the globe. How cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital (SI) is managing challenges among crypto exchanges. Why some of R1 RCM’s (RCM) healthcare industry customers are having trouble paying their bills. How hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power (PLUG) continues to plug forward in the race for more electric vehicles. 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 

Nov 2, 2022 • 36min
Ep. 177: Lightwave Logic CEO Michael Lebby, W. W. Grainger, Civitas Resources, Tge New York Times Company
 When might Lightwave Logic CEO Michael Lebby (LWLG) deliver on its promise of making the internet faster? The secret sauce propelling growth at W. W. Grainger (GWW). Managing the drilling strategy at oil and gas company Civitas Resources (CIVI). The digital lifeline improving prospects at The New York Times Company (NYT). 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 

Oct 27, 2022 • 39min
Ep. 176: Sprinklr CEO Ragy Thomas, Spotify, Teradyne, Crown Holdings
 Sprinklr CEO Ragy Thomas (CXM) tells us how he plans on beating his competitors in the booming social customer service software market. Why Spotify (SPOT) is so confident in its podcasting business. Semiconductor and electronics test maker Teradyne (TER) gives us a glimpse into the health and future of the tech industry. Crown Holdings (CCK) reveals the raw materials headwinds it faces. 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 


