The Peak Daily
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Fast Canadian business news. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 8min
New streaming deal 🏀— Momentum grows for competition push. NBA looks for slam dunk with streamers. Who is Argentina’s next President?
If you've ever returned from a trip to the States and wished we had Trader Joe's here too, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is with you—and not just to get easier access to the World's Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs, either.While basketball fans will be focused on the NBA season tip-off this week, business fans will be more focused on the massive shake-up happening in media that’s set to reshape pro sports.As Argentines head to the polls, there’s a good chance their next president could be a man who has been compared to both Donald Trump and Wolverine.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 20, 2023 • 9min
Runway Robots 🤖 — Diplomats leave India, Pearson’s runway robot, Pumping the EV brakes.
41 Canadian diplomats leave india.Toronto’s Pearson airpot rolls out autonomous safety robotTesla’s profits fell 44% last quarter thanks, in part, to vehicle price cuts.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 19, 2023 • 11min
Bank blues 🏦 — Bad time to be a bank, What’s happening with SBF, Netflix leans into sponsors.
Scotiabank is the latest Canadian bank to roll out cost-cutting measuresIt looks increasingly unlikely that SBF will beat seven federal criminal chargesNetflix is adding sponsorship and ads that target binge-watchers to draw more advertisers to its platform.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 18, 2023 • 10min
Free Money 🏦 — The Senate considers UBI, New salad-making robots, Another EV investment
The podcast discusses the Senate considering a bill for universal basic income in Canada and government subsidies for an EV battery plant. They explore the benefits and costs of UBI, as well as the rise of robots in the food industry, specifically in salad-making at Sweetgreen.
Oct 17, 2023 • 10min
Puff puff pass 💨 — Five years of legal weed, Smart glasses hit shelves, Where are the entrepreneurs?
Weed has been legal in Canada for 5 years, what’s gone right and wrong?Meta has become the latest billion-dollar company to officially enter the smart glasses market with the second iteration of its design with Ray-Bans.There are 100,000 fewer business owners in Canada than 20 years ago.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 16, 2023 • 9min
Edge of Diplomacy 🌎 — Scramble in the middle east, labour tug of war.
Provinces are piloting new strategies to lure skilled workers in high-demand sectors like healthcare, green energy, and construction.Statistics Canada will release the consumer price index tomorrowTop US diplomats spent the weekend shuttling between Middle Eastern capitals in a bid to stop the war between Israel and Hamas from escalating into a broader regional conflict.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 13, 2023 • 8min
English Tax 💲 — Quebéc to bump tuition, IKEA is cutting prices, A $60B oil opportunity.
Quebéc demanding that out-of-town university students speak French or pay higher tuition fees. IKEA slashing prices worldwide due to supply chain cost reductions. Exxon Mobil's acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources bringing hope to the Canadian oil industry.
Oct 12, 2023 • 9min
Toy Story 🧩— Canadian toy giant expands, Amazon wants you to buy again, X marks the disinfo.
Canadian toy giant Spinmaster buys US pre-school toy makers Melissa & DougAmazon is testing out a new buy again feature to boost revenue.Misinfo is running wild on X.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 11, 2023 • 10min
Birken-Stocks 🩴— Iconic sandal maker goes public, we’re addicted to cheap eats and 23&Me’s data leak.
We are addicted to cheap, addictive and unhealthy foods.23&Me’s data breach serves as another reminder to change your passwords.Sandal maker Birkenstocks dips a toe into the public markets.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
Climate Proof ☕— Starbucks develops climate resistant beans. Canada squeezes Airbnb. Food makers are tightening their belts.
Poor weather conditions are threatening to make your morning coffee even more expensive.The federal government is considering measures to encourage cities to limit the supply of short term rentals.Companies are worried that new weight loss drugs will be bad for their bottom line.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
