The Drill Down

The only Saudi Arabian company listed in the United States, National Energy Services Reunited CEO Sherif Foda (NESR), shares  insight into global oil markets. How Walmart (WMT) and TJX Companies (TJX) are making inflation their friend… and handling a big change in supply chains. How Shoals Technologies (SHLS) is handling a huge surge in the solar business. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a...

Columbus McKinnon CEO David Wilson (CMCO) gives us a glimpse into the health of factories across the globe. How cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital (SI) is managing challenges among crypto exchanges. Why some of R1 RCM’s (RCM) healthcare industry customers are having trouble paying their bills. How hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power (PLUG) continues to plug forward in the race for more elect...

When might Lightwave Logic CEO Michael Lebby (LWLG) deliver on its promise of making the internet faster? The secret sauce propelling growth at W. W. Grainger (GWW). Managing the drilling strategy at oil and gas company Civitas Resources (CIVI). The digital lifeline improving prospects at The New York Times Company (NYT). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stori...

Sprinklr CEO Ragy Thomas (CXM) tells us how he plans on beating his competitors in the booming social customer service software market. Why Spotify (SPOT) is so confident in its podcasting business. Semiconductor and electronics test maker Teradyne (TER) gives us a glimpse into the health and future of the tech industry. Crown Holdings (CCK) reveals the raw materials headwinds it faces. The Drill...

What Planet Labs CEO Will Marshall (PL) is doing to combat climate change… and make its mark in the emerging space industry. Crypto bank Silvergate Capital (SI) hints at when its stablecoin may be ready. How Netflix (NFLX) got its groove back… and revels the eye popping number of its production budget. Lockheed Martin (LMT) reveals some secrets about billions of dollars in classified weapons devel...

Footwear retailer Designer Brands CEO Roger Rawlins (DBI) tells us how he changed his business during the pandemic with a less-is-more strategy. When marijuana company Tilray (TLRY) may start to capitalize on a friendlier stance on cannabis at the White House. Applied Micro Devices (AMD) gives a warning about the direction of the personal computing industry. Inflation, supply chain issues and a st...

Endava CEO John Cotterell (DAVA) on how to manage decade-long relationships with corporate clients and keep IT business growing. Helen of Troy (HELE) sees inflation take a bite out of its beauty business. Micron Technologies (MU) makes a massive bet on a new semiconductor factory and forecasts what’s next for personal computers. How RPM International (RPM) keeps its coating business growing despit...

Trinity Capital CEO Steve Brown (TRIN) gives us a master class in investing in growth-stage companies. How AutoZone (AZO) successfully hedges downward pressures on prices and customers. Apogee Enterprises (APOG) looks beyond office towers as customers for its windows. Bowlero (BOWL) bounces back from the pandemic and positions itself as an alternative to the company water cooler. The Drill Down wi...

How Secureworks CEO Wendy Thomas (SCWX) reimagined the cybersecurity company and is carving out a niche in a crowded field of threat detection. Is American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) a proverbial canary in the coal mine when it comes to shooting sports. Despite strong profits, what has Mastercraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) so worried about the industry? Will FuelCell Energy (FCEL) be able to finish a submar...

SoundHound AI CEO Keyvan Mohajer (SOUN) on the growing importance of conversational artificial intelligence and the future of computing. Coupa Software (COUP) delivers on its promise of a strong quarter. How Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is taking advantage of higher energy prices. Will HubSpot (HUBS) be able to win market share with lower prices? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look a...

How Coupa CEO Rob Bernshteyn (COUP) plans to win new customers as well as recession-proof his massive cloud-based business spend management platform. How pet toy retailer Chewy (CHWY) plans to navigate the double headed challenge of inflation pressure and shifting consumer behavior. Is it possible for Express (EXPR) to course correct? Why is REX American Resources (REX) complaining so loudly about...

How Heliogen CEO Bill T. Gross (HLGN) is generating power by employing mirrors… and drawing investments from Bill Gates and Steve Case. The headwinds Dell (DELL) is preparing for. Digesting potential challenges to the computer models at lender Affirm (AFRM). Will recession fears dampen Workday’s (WDAY) strong year? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behi...

Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader (SMAR) tells us what’s behind the company’s impressive sales figures. United States Steel Corporation (X) watches one of its businesses grow as the energy sector prepares to increase drilling. Avis Budget Group (CAR) saw a huge silver lining to the global pandemic. How Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) is able to raise prices without hearing complaints from its cust...

How Verint CEO Dan Bodner (VRNT) is harnessing artificial intelligence and digital technology to try to improve customer experience and its chat bots. Constellation Energy (CEG) may see a boost from the climate bill. Tyson Foods (TSN) finds benefits in cheap meat. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) leaves us wondering what would be left of the company without its lucrative government contracts. The Dril...

Hybrid cloud software provider Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami (NTNX) explains his company’s invisible cloud-philosophy. What Lucid (LCID) may need to do to get beyond the supply chain bottlenecks it says are keeping the electronic vehicle maker stuck in low gear. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) says it expects the weak personal computer market to persist until the end of the year. Oil and gas drilling c...

Informatica CEO Amit Walia (INFA) sees pandemic-induced digitization across industries continuing. But what happens if remote work truly comes to an end? Cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital (SI) defies short sellers and sees no reason to make changes to its strategy. Ally Financial (ALLY) explains why higher rates may not be a challenge for car sellers. Halliburton (HAL) gives us clues as to wh...

How atai Life Sciences CEO Florian Brand (ATAI) is leading the way in the emerging science of psychedelic drug development and revolutionizing psychiatric biotech medicine. Ford Motor Company (F) plans to change potentially every part of its business as it drives toward an EV future… We discuss how the automaker is securing the materials necessary to do so. Single-family homebuilder Century Commun...

Stratasys CEO Dr. Yoav Zeif (SSYS) tells us how the business of 3D printing is evolving.  Could smaller oil producers like Talos Energy (TALO) be preparing to drill more? Why home construction supplier Fastenal (FAST) is talking about deflationary pressures rather than inflation. Conagra Brands (CAG) hints that food inflation pressures may be peaking. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regu...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) co-founder and CEO George Kurtz explains the company’s rapid growth and why a slow down in technology spending will not affect cybersecurity. NovaGold’s (NG) liquidity struggles and giant Alaskan gold mine. Micron Technology (MU) sees a meaningful slowdown in PCs and smartphones. And beer. Lots of beer. Constellation Brands (STZ) rides strong beer sales to offset rising transpor...

Cybersecurity leader Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry (ZS) makes the case for "zero trust" services… and how he’s bringing IT network security into the cloud-based era. Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shows its CEO the door after a spectacularly failed turn-around. Will General Mills (GIS) be able to maintain healthy sales if inflation gets as bad as it warns and if a pandemic-era government program expires? Aer...

How Mister Car Wash CEO John Lai (MCW) uses technology and old fashioned customer service to keep its profits pouring in. Carnival (CCL) aims to keep its customers loyal and sticky. FactSet Research Systems (FDS) waves off investor concerns and shows how to successfully invest in one’s own business even when your broader industry faces challenges. Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) gets a bump from the...

Blend Labs CEO Nima Ghamsari (BLND) explains the cloud-company’s customer-first philosophy and how he aims to make the banking industry more transparent and fast-paced. How Oracle (ORCL) is managing to build momentum in the cloud despite stiff competition. La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) shows us how to keep sales growing in the face of inflationary pressures and supply chain headaches. Kroger (KR) se...

How Phillips Edison CEO Jeffrey Edison (PECO) steered his shopping center real estate business through the pandemic with a focus on locality and design. How the owner of Famous Footwear, Caleres (CAL),  has successfully managed shifting consumer habits and demand. Valvoline (VVV) may be of interest to a buyer and refuses to face hard questions from analysts. Excelerate Energy (EE) may be able to h...

The science behind seamless expense-reporting with Expensify CEO David Barrett’s (EXFY) and how they innovated the industry business model. How Kohl’s (KSS) raises prices and passes along rising costs to their customers. Deere & Company (DE) sees inflation coming from supply chain problems… and predicts when that’s going to end. How Foot Locker (FL) made the most of the pandemic and machine learni...

VICI Properties CEO Ed Pitionak (VICI) explains how he manages a huge chunk of the Las Vegas strip and why casinos can be incredibly resilient in the face of global pandemics.  Beyond Meat (BYND) says it still has enough cash on hand to weather its current, ongoing, situation. Roblox (RBLX) insists its rough months are behind it… but what about getting around Apple privacy blockade? How Polaris (P...