

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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Jun 25, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 40: Caleres with Zeo Capital Advisors' Marcus Moore, Nike, Virgin Galactic, Express, CalAmp
Nike (NKE) reaps the effects of its digital transformation with double digit growth. The mall is back - what does that mean for retailers like Express (EXPR)? Plus transportation companies can’t seem to get CalAmp’s (CAMP) into the field. And Zeo Capital Advisors portfolio manager Marcus Moore discusses casual shoe brand Caleres (yep, good ole’ Brown Shoes) and their newfound profitability in e-commerce (CAL). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 24, 2021 • 36min
Ep. 39: FireEye COO John Watters, Rite Aid, Criteo, KB Homes
FireEye COO explains exactly how the big break up will happen in cyber security (FEYE). A big privacy decision by Google means big profits for Criteo and others (CRTO). RiteAid struggles to find enough sick people (RAD). KB homes explains why there’s a limit to how much housing prices can rise (KBH). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 23, 2021 • 34min
Ep. 38: Docusign CEO Dan Springer, Havertys Furniture, Patterson Companies, AudioCodes
Dan Springer, CEO of a surprisingly interesting Docusign (DOCU). Patterson Companies (PDCO), a veterinarian company that also likes some animals dead. AudioCodes (AUCU) grasping at the boom in videoconferencing. And Haverys (HVT), a furniture company that can’t get his hands on any furniture to sell. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 22, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 37: Teletech with Villere's Lamar Villere, DoorDash, McDonald’s, Planet Fitness, Blackstone
Why Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Uber use Teletech (TTEC) for customer service, Villere portfolio manager Lamar Villere explains. Planet Fitness (PLNT) attempts to regain its pre-pandemic membership levels. How McDonald’s (MCD) is learning everything about their customers and working to make its dining experience identical on its app. DoorDash (DASH) bets on grocery store chain Albertson’s, but is it too much? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 21, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 36: Star Bulk Carriers president Hamish Norton, Seres Therapeutics, Lydall, Raven Industries
Star Bulk Carriers president Hamish Norton (SBLK) on global shipping and supply chain headwinds and where to find the best talent for the shipping industry. Seres Therapeutics (MCRB) sees big health benefits where the sun doesn’t shine. Lydall (LDL) watches its filter technology grow in popularity. Raven Industries (RAVN) prepares for a future of autonomously driving tractors. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 18, 2021 • 28min
Ep 35: ServiceNow with Palio CEO Joe Greco, Adobe, Smith & Wesson, Athira Pharma
Why digital workflow leader ServiceNow (NOW) may be ripe for a growth spurt, Palio CEO Joe Greco explains. Adobe sees customers accelerating their digital businesses (ADBE). Gun sales for Smith & Wesson (SWBI) are through the roof, but is a nationwide ammunition shortage impeding those sales? Questions surround Athira Pharma’s (ATHA) sudden CEO shuffle. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 17, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 34: OceanFirst Bank CEO Chris Maher, Taiwan Semiconductor, Kroger, Lennar
OceanFirst Bank CEO Chris Maher (OCFC) tells The Drill Down how he managed to improve and grow his business during the pandemic. Will proposed government investments in semiconductors boost Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)?. Why Kroger (KR) may not be concerned with a little inflation. Lennar (LEN) offers its pandemic thesis for rising home prices. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 16, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 33: Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh, Oracle, Blue Apron, H&R Block
Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh (PLUG) on his goal of becoming the “Amazon of hydrogen fuel.” How Oracle (ORCL) plans to dominate cloud computing, we hear from CEO Safra Catz. Is Blue Apron’s (APRN) secondary share offering a sign of distress? One-time tax filers give H&R Block (HRB) a boost -- but will they be back? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 15, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 32: Align Technology with Estimize's Leigh Drogen, Spotify, Lionsgate, Blucora
How Align Technology (ALGN) uses patents, data, 3D printing and artificial intelligence to stay ahead of increased Invisalign competition, Estimize founder Leigh Drogen explains. Spotify (SPOT) drops $60 million in another podcast investment taking out Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy.” Lionsgate Entertainment (LGF.A) positions itself to compete with Hollywood’s streaming giants Netflix and Disney+ -- but only just a little. Blucora (BCOR) says good times are ahead when it comes to tax software. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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Jun 14, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 31: Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, Fisker, Clean Energy Fuels, Motorcar Parts of America
Zscaler founder and CEO Jay Chaudhry (ZS) on preparing for future cybersecurity threats and the growing demand for zero-trust technology. Electric vehicle maker Fisker (FSR) finds fans on Wall Street while its CEO sells shares. Why Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) is once again one of the most talked about stocks on Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum -- and how the CEO thinks he can keep up. Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) is juggling rising demand for car parts during a automobile shortage. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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