The Drill Down

CareMax CEO Carlos de Solo (CMX) wants to give your grandparents hugs. A drug once-thought to be safe sends AbbVie (ABBV) reeling with a new FDA warning. PVH Corp (PVH) depends on European and Asian tourists to sell Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in America. Ransomware hacks lead some businesses to ask Crowdstrike (CRWD) for help preparing for cyberattacks. Amazon (AMZN) goes on another hiring sp...

Bark CEO Manish Joneja (BARK) on the business of dogs -- and what it teaches us about all business. The ONLY thing that isn’t working with Zoom’s (ZOOM) business. StoneCo (STNE) wants to be the Square of Brazil -- but can’t seem to understand customers who rip them off. Wake up Canada! Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) gets approval for a narcolepsy drug in the Great White North. Nigeria recruits Bitt I...

Olo CEO Noah Glass (OLO) tells us how he plans to digitize the restaurant industry -- and worries about Cory’s obsession with Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer. Why medical equipment maker Baxter (BAX) may be willing to pay $10 billion for Hill-Rom (HRC). The controversy around an alleged Alzheimer’s treatment from Cassava Sciences (SAVA). DoubleVerify (DV) charts a path to grow internationally. And...

Matterport (MTTR) CEO RJ Pittman talks on digitizing and 3D capturing for the home and real estate industry. Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) tries to put a positive spin on inventory bottlenecks. Workday (WDAY) on what CEOs are really saying about about the pandemic. Bill.com (BILL) sees small businesses rushing into digital transformation --- and has the numbers to prove it. The Drill Down with Cor...

Unisys (UIS) COO Eric Hutto discusses why his company is putting it all on the line for the digital cloud. Trouble at the tree. How is Dollar Tree (DLTR) dealing with higher freight costs and inflation issues? After new acquisitions and partnerships, is Autodesk (ADSK) gearing up for a global takeover across the architecture, engineering, and construction software world? Pure Storage (PSTG) steers...

Enovix (ENVX) CEO Harrold Rust and chairman T.J. Rodgers on building advanced Lithium-ion batteries. Could Urban Outfitters (URBN) be facing empty shelves come holiday season? Nordstrom (JWN) business shrinks and shrinks and shrinks. Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS) explains how the post-COVID world has changed how we recreate. And COVID is the behind the scene actor driving OnlyFans. The Drill Down wit...

STEM (STEM) CEO John Carrington on the software/hardware offering that could reduce what businesses pay for power. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) on the coming cyber security spending spree by the Federal Government. FlexSteel (FLXS), the little furniture maker in Dubuque, Iowa navigates China tariffs, Mexican politics and supply chain nightmares to deliver an impressive quarter. And Citi Trends (CTRN)...

DigitalOcean (DOCN) CEO Yancey Spruill explains how their “developer cloud” and “droplets” help small businesses. The debate over gig economy drivers continues after Prop 22 was ruled unconstitutional. What does this mean for companies like DoorDash (DASH)? The benefits of being in EV for Tesla (TSLA) and Canoo (GOEV) as NHTSA tightens the reins on fuel efficiency requirements. Madison Square Gard...

Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) CEO Robert Pomeroy gets real about how big companies borrow money without issuing BONDS. Tesla (TSLA) says prepare for its humanoid robots. But, what about Tesla’s other promises? How Applied Materials (AMAT) is managing the challenges facing the semiconductor industry. What Foot Locker’s (FL) WSS and atmos acquisitions mean for the future of footwear. The Drill D...

Illumina (ILMN) CEO Francis deSouza on acquiring Grail despite an ongoing antitrust probe and pioneering genome technology. How Synopsys (SNPS) leaned into the “age of Smart Everything” through semiconductor software innovation. Could the SEC throw a wrench in Robinhood’s (HOOD) most important revenue stream? What will the long term impact be as Toyota (TM) slashes global production? OnlyFans deci...

Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC) Founder Tom Majewski tells us how he’s found success investing in the debt of other big companies. Why The Children's Place (PLCE) is rethinking their promotion strategy. Lowe’s (LOW) bets on even more DIY home improvement projects. Why this used car dealer, America's Car-Mart (CRMT) is struggling even while the used car market thrives. The Drill Down with Cory Joh...

SITE Centers (SITC) CEO David Lukes tells us why he thinks he’s unlocked the key to success in retail real estate. How the collapse of Afghanistan could slow down the electric cars business. Is the home improvement fad here to stay? Home Depot (HD) thinks so. Why plastic maker Danimer Scientific (DNMR) says COVID-driven restaurant shutdowns could be on the horizon. How Lightning Emotors’ (ZEV) is...

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) CEO David Flitman with the inside story of supplying a booming home building market amidst surging lumber prices, shipping woes and labor shortages ($5,000 signing bonuses for truck drivers?!?) With flagging US growth, Paysafe (PSFE) sets their sights on Latin America. What happens next after Sonos (SONO) received an early big win in their patent lawsuit against Google?...

Porch Group (PRCH): the Amazon of home services? That’s the take from Villere portfolio manager Lamar Villere. How the Tattooed Chef (TTCF) underestimated the inflation. Rocket Companies (RKT) sees fantastic Q2 returns offering everything from mortgages to auto to solar loans. Why “destocking” problems won’t end for Honest Company (HNST). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the...

Patterson Companies (PDCO) CEO Mark Walchirk walks us through the similarities of being in both the animal health and dental industry. What Desktop Metal (DM) acquiring ExOne (XONE) means for the future of 3D printing. Rackspace Technology (RXT) CEO says they are in a transition phase as they see a slow down in growth. Laird Superfood (LSf) can’t find their post-public footing with online sales in...

Lemonade (LMND) CFO Tim Bixby explains why Lemonade shrinking revenues are of little concern. HyreCar (HYRE) floundering bet on peer-to-peer car-sharing. What happens to a cold and  flu medicine provider if no one gets a cold or the flu? Perrigo (PRGO) needs to know. As the wellness industry thrives, WW International (WW) formerly known as Weight Watchers, blames industry trends for their bad numb...

Hennessy Focus Fund's Brian Macauley discusses Allegiant Air (ALGT) and the longevity in ultra low cost carriers. AMC Theatres (AMC) talks a big game, but will their years’ box office numbers actually be enough to become profitable? Kansas City Southern (KSU) is still on track to railway innovation and efficiency by utilizing precision scheduled railroading. How Metromile’s (MILE) pay-per-mile car...

Vista Outdoor (VSTO) CEO Chris Metz discusses magic bullets and designer guns. Tyson Foods (TSN) gets hit by the big chicken inflation. Why this Cathie Wood’s stock pick, Aterian (ATER) isn’t seeing their smart products succeed. How the new US infrastructure bill could force crypto companies to leave the United States including Coinbase (COIN) #bitcoin, #xrp, #Ethereum. The Drill Down with Cory Jo...

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) president Hamish Norton discusses his company’s great quarter and breaks down what’s happening with the global shipping supply chain. Good news for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) as consumers hold onto their used vehicles. Sunrun (RUN) sees a boost in solar batteries. Why DraftKings (DKNG) is betting big on NFTs. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily lo...

SentinelOne’s (S) recent IPO shows how very different cybersecurity companies can be, with SineWave's Yanev Suissa. Fastly (FSLY) struggles after a lousy quarter after a crucial internet outage. How HubSpot (HUBS) CRM offering changes the game and grabs customers for keeps. Lemonade (LMND) warns that new insurance offerings will have bigger losses. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily l...

AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) CEO Sylvia Wulf on the challenges and promises of land based fish farming. Devon Energy (DVN) makes a losing bet while hedging oil price fluctuations. Why are Avis Budget Group’s cars so damn expensive this year? Their CFO says it’s not his fault. How 908 Devices (MASS) new technology can sniff out narcotics like fentanyl. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a dai...

LendingClub (LC) CEO Scott Sanborn discusses the Radius Bank acquisition and skyrocketing loan originations and the end of banking as we know it. Clorox (CLX) battles post-pandemic filth. Why Activision Blizzard’s diversity problems could help Take-Two Interactive (TTWO). Marriott International (MAR) sees a rapid return to travel. And SEC chair Gary Gensler wants purview over Bitcoin, Ripple and X...

Barrick Gold (GOLD) is a miner like no other, says Gainesville Coins' Everett Millman. Parker Hannifin (PH), Meggitt and the profiteers of the new space race. The strategy behind Square (SQ) acquiring AfterPay and the dependence on bitcoin. The company behind Israel’s Drone Dome, RADA Electronic Industries (RADA). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind...

Plug Power (PLUG) fuel cell business surges ahead and is poised for even more success, says Global X's Andrew Little. How Chevron (CVX) has surpassed their initial climate change goals. Why all eyes are on CareDx’s (CDNA) novel DNA treatment for kidney disease -- and more. And why Caterpillar (CAT) is succeeding with autonomous driving even as Tesla fails. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a...

Iridium Communications (IRDM) CEO Matt Desch on pioneering satellite technology and the future of mobile communications. VSE Corporation (VSEC) steers itself out of the pandemic. PayPal (PYPL) yearns for an eBay divorce. How Tempur Sealy International (TPX) is struggling with soaring demand for mattresses. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks o...