
The Drill Down
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 9, 2021 • 44min
Ep. 70: Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz, Tyson Foods, Aterian, Coinbase, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP
Vista Outdoor (VSTO) CEO Chris Metz discusses magic bullets and designer guns. Tyson Foods (TSN) gets hit by the big chicken inflation. Why this Cathie Wood’s stock pick, Aterian (ATER) isn’t seeing their smart products succeed. How the new US infrastructure bill could force crypto companies to leave the United States including Coinbase (COIN) #bitcoin, #xrp, #Ethereum. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Aug 6, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 69: Star Bulk Carriers president Hamish Norton, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Sunrun, DraftKings
Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) president Hamish Norton discusses his company’s great quarter and breaks down what’s happening with the global shipping supply chain. Good news for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) as consumers hold onto their used vehicles. Sunrun (RUN) sees a boost in solar batteries. Why DraftKings (DKNG) is betting big on NFTs. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Aug 5, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 68: SentinelOne with SineWave's Yanev Suissa, Fastly, HubSpot, Lemonade
SentinelOne’s (S) recent IPO shows how very different cybersecurity companies can be, with SineWave's Yanev Suissa. Fastly (FSLY) struggles after a lousy quarter after a crucial internet outage. How HubSpot (HUBS) CRM offering changes the game and grabs customers for keeps. Lemonade (LMND) warns that new insurance offerings will have bigger losses. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Aug 4, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 67: AquaBounty Technologies CEO Sylvia Wulf, Devon Energy, Avis Budget Group, 908 Devices
AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) CEO Sylvia Wulf on the challenges and promises of land based fish farming. Devon Energy (DVN) makes a losing bet while hedging oil price fluctuations. Why are Avis Budget Group’s cars so damn expensive this year? Their CFO says it’s not his fault. How 908 Devices (MASS) new technology can sniff out narcotics like fentanyl. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 66: LendingClub CEO Scott Sanborn, Bitcoin, XRP, Clorox, Take-Two Interactive, Activision Blizzard, Marriott International, Bitcoin, Ripple and XRP
LendingClub (LC) CEO Scott Sanborn discusses the Radius Bank acquisition and skyrocketing loan originations and the end of banking as we know it. Clorox (CLX) battles post-pandemic filth. Why Activision Blizzard’s diversity problems could help Take-Two Interactive (TTWO). Marriott International (MAR) sees a rapid return to travel. And SEC chair Gary Gensler wants purview over Bitcoin, Ripple and XRP and the rest of the world of crypto. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Aug 2, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 65: Barrick Gold with Gainesville Coins' Everett Millman, Parker Hannifin, Square, RADA Electronic Industries
Barrick Gold (GOLD) is a miner like no other, says Gainesville Coins' Everett Millman. Parker Hannifin (PH), Meggitt and the profiteers of the new space race. The strategy behind Square (SQ) acquiring AfterPay and the dependence on bitcoin. The company behind Israel’s Drone Dome, RADA Electronic Industries (RADA). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 64: Plug Power with Global X's Andrew Little, Chevron, CareDx, Caterpillar
Plug Power (PLUG) fuel cell business surges ahead and is poised for even more success, says Global X's Andrew Little. How Chevron (CVX) has surpassed their initial climate change goals. Why all eyes are on CareDx’s (CDNA) novel DNA treatment for kidney disease -- and more. And why Caterpillar (CAT) is succeeding with autonomous driving even as Tesla fails. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 29, 2021 • 36min
Ep: 63: Iridium Communications CEO Matt Desch, PayPal, Tempur Sealy International, VSE Corporation
Iridium Communications (IRDM) CEO Matt Desch on pioneering satellite technology and the future of mobile communications. VSE Corporation (VSEC) steers itself out of the pandemic. PayPal (PYPL) yearns for an eBay divorce. How Tempur Sealy International (TPX) is struggling with soaring demand for mattresses. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 62: AVEO Pharmaceuticals CEO Michael Bailey, Shopify, McDonald’s, Six Flags Entertainment
AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO) CEO Michael Bailey explains why we’re finally making big progress on cures for cancers. McDonald’s (MCD) and their crispy chicken domination (sorry Wendy’s). Shopify (SHOP) finds a way to get customers online AND offline. Six Flags Entertainment (SIX) sees post pandemic boom, but will hiring struggles cause this roller coaster ride -- an ACTUAL roller coaster ride -- to slow down? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 61: eXp World Holdings CEO Glenn Sanford, Tesla, UPS, ATI Physical Therapy
eXp World Holdings (EXPI) CEO Glenn Sanford tells us why real estate agents are flocking to virtual selling. OPP (other people’s problems) is the bain of UPS (UPS)? ATI Physical Therapy (ATIP) collapses after a messy quarter just weeks after their SPAC IPO. Why did the Tesla (TSLA) earnings call feel so weird? *cough* Elon Musk *cough*. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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