

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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Mar 22, 2025 • 11min
The Drill Down Insider, with Elastic's Ash Kulkarni
The Drill Down Insider sat down with Elastic CEO Ash Kulkarni at the Elastic Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C., to explore how AI, when implemented correctly, can be a powerful tool for cost savings and operational efficiency. 🧠💡 Kulkarni explains how Elastic’s smarter Search AI functions help enterprises and government agencies make sense of the overwhelming flood of data—separating signal from noise in a way that competitors can’t match. He shares real-world examples of how government clients are leveraging Elastic’s Search AI Platform with its security and observability solutions to unlock new efficiencies.AI isn’t just about automation—it’s about relevance. Kulkarni breaks down how organizations can extract meaningful insights from unstructured data and how Elastic is positioning itself as a leader in the AI-enabled world. 🔍⚡Subscribe to Drill Down Insider for more deep dives into AI and enterprise technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 319: Rubrik Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($RBRK)
Dive into Rubrik's impressive Q4 earnings, showcasing outstanding revenue growth and their innovative subscription model. Discover how the company is reshaping data security amidst the Gen.ai transformation. Also, explore the rising importance of cybersecurity as firms adapt to AI and cloud solutions, with a strategic focus on product development and acquisitions in this space. Gain insights directly from Rubrik's leadership and expert analysis that reveals the underlying business dynamics.

Mar 13, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 317: Oracle Q3 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ORCL)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Oracle Q3 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Oracle ($ORCL) Q3 performance with CEO Chairman & CTO Larry Ellison. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Oracle leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#ORCL @Oracle #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 318: Adobe Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ADBE)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Adobe Q1 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Adobe ($ADBE) Q1 performance with CEO Shantanu Narayen. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Adobe leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#ADBE @Adobe #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 316: Broadcom Q1 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($AVGO)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Broadcom Q1 2025 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Broadcom ($AVGO) Q1 2025 performance with CEO Hock Tan. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Broadcom leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#AVGO @Broadcom #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 315: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($HPE)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Hewlett Packard Enterprise ($HPE) Q4 performance with CEO Antonio Neri. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Hewlett Packard Enterprise leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#HPE @Hewlett Packard Enterprise #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 314: Zscaler Q2 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ZS)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Zscaler Q2 2025 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Zscaler ($ZS) Q2 2025 performance with CEO Jay Chaudhry. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Zscaler leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#ZS @Zscaler #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 313: Marvell Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($MRVL)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Marvell Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Marvell ($MRVL) Q4 performance with CEO Mark Mader. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Marvell leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#MRVL @Marvell #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 312: Okta Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($OKTA)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Okta Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Okta ($OKTA) Q4 performance with CEO Todd McKinnon. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Okta leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#OKTA @Okta #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 18min
The Drill Down Insider: Elastic CEO Ash Kulkarni
Join host Cory Johnson for an in-depth conversation with Ash Kulkarni, CEO of Elastic, as they explore how the company is redefining search, security, and observability in an AI-powered world. This exclusive interview goes beyond the buzzwords, offering a sharp look at the real-world impact of generative AI and Elastic’s transformation into an AI-first enterprise.In this episode, Johnson and Kulkarni break down: 🔹 Elastic’s shift to an AI-driven platform 🔹 The challenges and breakthroughs in integrating generative AI into search 🔹 Kulkarni’s leadership approach in an evolving tech landscape 🔹 The future of data vectorization and its impact on AI-powered searchThe Drill Down Insider delivers an unfiltered look at the decisions, strategies, and innovations shaping today’s most influential tech companies. Don’t miss this deep dive into Elastic’s AI evolution.📺 Watch the full episode: YouTube 🐦 Follow Cory: X#ESTC @Elastic #TechInvesting #AI #MachineLearning #CloudComputing #Search #SoftwareStocks #DataCenter #Trading #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices