
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

Jul 26, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 60: SPACs with dMY Technology's Niccolo De Masi, Rush Street Interactive, Hasbro, Lockheed Martin, MicroStrategy
SPAC Godfather Niccolo De Masi of dMY Technology shares his growing portfolio of new companies, including online gaming platform Rush Interactive (RSI), sports data provider Genius Sports (GENI), computing pure-play IONQ (DMYI) and orbital imaging company Planet Labs (DMYQ). Hasbro (HAS) sees a future in digital games. Lockheed Martin (LMT) loves space, but can’t talk about it. MicroStrategy (MSTR) loves a bitcoin rally. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 23, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 59: Surgery Partners with Hood River Capital Management’s David Swank, Snap, Clearfield, Boston Beer Company
Hood River Capital Management’s David Swank shares the ABC’s on ASC’s over at Surgery Partners (SRGY) and the big business of outpatient surgeries. Can Snap's (SNAP) new product, Spotlight, upstage TikTok? Clearfield (CLFD) sees a surge in growth thanks to their tier two clientele. Boston Beer Company (SAM) seltzers sink, but can a move into hard liquor help? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 34min
Ep. 58: Omeros Corporation with Jacob Funds' Darren Chervitz, Del Taco, Crocs, MarineMax
A Covid cure from Omeros (OMER)? We discuss with Jacob Funds' Darren Chervitz. After strong second quarter earnings can Del Taco (TACO) overcome problems in its supply chain AND Taco Bell? Crocs (CROX) are cool, but are they back-to-school cool? MarineMax’s (HZO) big quarter even as inventory is thin. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 21, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 57: Cambium Networks CEO Atul Bhatnagar, United Airlines, Verizon, Sleep Number
Cambium Networks (CMBM) CEO Atul Bhatnagar talks about the weird and wonderful business of point-to-point WiFi and offering cell service to Everest base camp. How the Delta variant ISN’T impacting travel for United Airlines (UAL). Why Verizon (VZ) is happy it’s not getting late fees. Will Sleep Number (SNBR) find a solution to a broken supply chain? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 20, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 56: Fastly CEO Joshua Bixby, Iridium Communications, IBM, Synchrony
Fastly (FSLY) uses developers to sneak into the C-suite and rapid growth. CEO Joshua Bixby explains. IBM tops a very low bar. Synchrony (SYF) sees a return to the golden era of debt. And Iridium Communications has problems at sea -- and they’re not what you’d think. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 19, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 55: Alibaba with J Capital's Anne Stevenson-Yang, Tractor Supply Company, AutoNation, Prologis
Is Alibaba’s (BABA) really as confusing as Enron? J Capital's Anne Stevenson-Yang explains her take. The worsening COVID infection rate worries Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) and slams its stock. AutoNation (AN) explains why inflation really might be transitory! Why Prologis (PLD) may be putting its renters on edge. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 16, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 54: Jacobs Engineering with Global-X’s Jay Jacobs, American Outdoor Brands, Intel, Alcoa
Will Intel (INTC) buy GlobalFoundries to accelerate chip growth? How Alcoa (AA) believes Europe’s new carbon tax could be beneficial for business. What happened to American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) e-commerce sales? Global-X’s Jay Jacobs discusses Jacobs Engineering (J) and the longevity of big money in US infrastructure. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 15, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 53: Apple with Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak, UnitedHealth Group, The Joint Chiropractic, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and the return to pre-pandemic healthcare. Why The Joint Chiropractic (JYNT) is focusing on a digital strategy for future growth. Is the semiconductor shortage finally over at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)? And is Apple (AAPL) underappreciated? James Cakmak of Clockwise Capital thinks so. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 14, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 52: Purple Innovation CEO Joe Megibow, American Airlines , Lennox International , Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) and its CEO are ready to fight for the right to cruise with a fully vaccinated passenger list. But will Florida stand in Norwegian’s way? Why American Airlines (AAL) is betting business travel is poised for a different kind of comeback. Lennox International (LII) searches for a new CEO. And Purple Innovation (PRPL) CEO Joe Megibow tells us how to accelerate growth during a pandemic and make mattresses cool at the same time. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jul 13, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 51: Loop Industries CEO Daniel Solomita, JPMorgan, PLx Pharma, Conagra Brands
Loop Industries (LOOP) CEO Daniel Solomita discusses plastic waste and why his company hasn’t sold any product yet. PLx Pharma (PLXP) makes boring old drugs news again -- bringing us liquid aspirin! Why Conagra Brands (CAG) believes they have a winning inflation strategy. How does JPMorgan (JPM) stay ahead when it’s already ahead? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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