The Drill Down

Uber’s (UBER) big bet on delivery pays off in the pandemic. But now what? James Cakmak of Clockwise Capital explains. FireEye (FEYE) divides itself in two and shows just how different cybersecurity companies can be. Splunk (SPLK) finds that margins aren’t so puffy in the cloud. Ciena Corporation (CIEN) looks to take advantage of a global concern about China and Huawei. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Square (SQ) build a lasting business on Bitcoin? And is Jack Dorsey a safer investment than Elon Musk? Exponential Investment Partners’ Kevin Riley makes the case. Oilfield titan Schlumberger (SLB) predicts dollar signs as the world recovers from Covid-19. Zoom’s (ZOOM) ambitious plans to keep its pandemic momentum going after workers return to offices. Details on iRhythm Technologies’ (IRTC) sudden ouster of its CEO as it fights for bigger payment from Medicare for it’s digital heart rate monitor. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The business of putting II-VI’s (IIVI) lasers into Apple’s iPhones, Kim Forrest of Bokeh Capital explains. AMC Entertainment (AMC) says business is booming even though it doesn't see the movie business recovering. MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) explains how accounting rules are keeping companies from buying cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. Devon Energy (DVN) prepares to drill and is on the hunt for acquisition targets. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices