

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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May 28, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 21: Skyline Champion with Sterling Partners Equity Advisors' Kevin Silverman, Yext, HP, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Skyline Champion (SKY) bets big on future demand for mobile and modular homes, Kevin Silverman of Sterling Partners Equity Advisors explains. HP (HPQ) can’t get enough parts to fill demand, and prepares for a post-pandemic slow down on personal computers purchases. And the new artificial intelligence powering Yext’s (YEXT) answer to the yellow pages. But is it enough to overcome accounting problems? Plus, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (OLLI) successful Covid-19 strategy has other retailers taking notes. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 27, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 20: Freeport-McMoRan with Global X Fund’s Jay Jacobs, Okta, Workday, Owens & Minor, General Motors
The copper crown weighs heavy on the head of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), as Global X Fund’s Jay Jacobs explains. How “nice” pays off for Workday (WDAY). Behind Okta’s (OKTA) successful “zero trust” strategy, and the lack of trust investors are showing of the company of late. And Owens & Minor (OMI) gives us a glimpse at how hospitals are changing their buying and planning for the next pandemic. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 26, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 19: Crown Castle International with Palio's Joe Greco, Zscaler, Dicks Sporting Goods, Urban Outfitters
Is Crown Castle International (CCI) poised to be a 5G powerhouse? Palio president and CEO Joe Greco gives us his take. Trust is overrated, as “zero trust” cybersecurity company Zscaler (ZS) reports strong sales. Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS) eyes those stimulus checks as consumers prepare to go back to school. And Urban Outfitters (URBN) reports a RECORD setting quarter as “she” finally ditches the sweat pants post-pandemic. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 25, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 18: eHealth with Villere's Lamar Villere, Vimeo, IAC, Amazon, Citi Trends, Lordstown Motors
IAC spins off Vimeo (VMEO), but will the video company be able to maintain its pandemic growth? Urban fashion is the secret sauce to jaw dropping growth at Citi Trends’ (CTRN). Lordstown Motors (RIDE) gives us an electric reminder that truck maker need to make trucks! And portfolio manager Lamar Villere says Medicare Advantage broker eHealth (EHTH) has plenty of room to grow and can put its accounting problems, activist investors and short sellers in the rear view mirror. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 24, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 17: Discovery with Smead Capital's Cole Smead, MGM, Amazon, HBO, Warner Bros., AT&T, DraftKings, Virgin Galactic, NGM Biopharmaceuticals
Can Discovery (DISCA), fueled with HBO and Warner Brothers content positions itself to be the streaming king, says Smead Capital president Cole Smead. Also, what Amazon (AMZN) could do with MGM’s iconic library of film and television. DraftKings (DKNG) mines content -- and perhaps a Bleacher Report acquisition -- to boost online sports betting. Virgin Galactic (SPCE) celebrates a successful launch and a much needed vote of confidence for its business. A failed liver disease treatment shakes NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 21, 2021 • 34min
Ep. 16: Shopify with RMW Commerce Consulting's Rick Watson, Square, Bitcoin, Supreme, VF Corporation, Deere & Company
Shopify (SHOP), teamed with Google, is taking a bite out of Amazon AND Salesforce, to the benefit of sports bra and ketchup shoppers everywhere. We discuss with Rick Watson, RMW Commerce Consulting CEO. How is it that bitcoin seller Square (SQ) avoids the volatility of Bitcoin itself. VF Corporation’s (VFC) billion dollar bet on Supreme sufferers from COVID and China. And Deere & Company (DE) saw its customer base grow as people fled cities for the country during the pandemic. But, can Deere hold on to this growth? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 20, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 15: Sunnova Energy with Bulls Eye Brief’s Adam Johnson, Bitcoin, Cisco, Hormel, Ralph Lauren
How Sunnova Energy International (NOVA) is finding success in solar, leverages tax credits, and hoarding those hard-to-get semiconductors during a global shortage, with Bulls Eye Brief’s Adam Johnson. Cisco (CSCO) struggles with the global chip shortage. Hormel Foods (HRL) jacking prices on everything from peanuts to bacon to Spam. Ralph Lauren’s (RL) responds to disastrous European sales with a plan to invest in the U.S. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 19, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 14: Lionsgate with Zeo Capital Advisors' Marcus Moore, Take-Two Interactive, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Container Store
Is Lionsgate (LGF.A) the next Netflix? Or the next Disney+? Marcus Moore of Zeo Capital Advisors explains why he see's a new streaming content king. Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) reveals some of its post-pandemic strategy with a plan to launch 60 news games over the next three years. Bitcoin, Ether and XRP take a dive. Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) bungles tests for a potential cancer cure, a failed drug test and a CEO headed for the exits. And the Container Store (TCS) hunts for a way to keep up with its stellar pandemic-era sales and remains in the closet. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 18, 2021 • 43min
Ep. 13: Cullen/Frost Bankers' AB Mendez, Walmart, SPACs, Canoo, Desktop Metal, Bitcoin Fraudsters and Elon Musk
Elon Musk impersonators steal $2 million from the bitcoin curious. Hoarding hurts Walmart results (WMT) as it CUTS prices to grow its food business. Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) AB Mendez on expanding in Texas and profiting from the paycheck protection program (PPP). Trouble in SPAC land, an SEC investigation and ephemeral business strategies of electric vehicle maker Canoo (GOEV). And acquisition after acquisition strategy of 3D printing company Desktop Metal (DM). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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May 17, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 12: Broadcom with Advisors Capital Management's JoAnne Feeney, Purple Innovation, Community Health Systems, Apellis Pharmaceuticals
How Broadcom (AVGO) plans to keep up with chip demand from smartphone makers and continue making smart acquisitions, our guest is JoAnne Feeney, portfolio manager at Advisors Capital Management. The keys to Purple Innovation’s (PRPL) success disrupting the mattress industry and managing inflation. How Community Health Systems (CYH) is getting hospital patients to pay their bills. Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) wins approval for a drug to treat a rare blood disease. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move.
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