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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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8:54

WeBankrupt 🏢 — WeWork declares bankruptcy. The CRTC...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/11/08

Not all heroes wear capes: Canada’s telecom regulator is trying to make your phone bill a little less daunting. Raise your on-tap kombuchas for a toast to WeWork, which burned far too bright and way too fast. To any wine moms or vino snobs who may be reading, make sure you’re sitting down with a chilled pinto grigio before looking at this next story. You might find it too upsetting. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:55

Dating CEO 👩‍💼 — Bumble hopes its new CEO is the...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/11/07

Just like you with your ex, the general public has fallen out of love with dating apps. The maker of Fortnite is hoping to score a victory royale against one of the titans of tech. Social media platforms are bracing for a potentially rough quarter, but they do have one hope: those “tap here to buy now” ads. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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13:50

AI influencers 📸 — AI influencers are taking over....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/11/06

Out of all the jobs under threat from AI, we certainly didn’t have Instagram influencers at the top of our list. Want your late-night Big Mac order to arrive at least a little bit warm? Better tip your delivery driver ahead of time. Want to feel old? The median age in Africa is just shy of 19. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:53

Celebrity books 📚 — It’s the year of celebrity...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/11/03

Celebrity memoirs aren’t just a source of gossip-worthy headlines… they’ve also been giving the publishing industry a needed shot in the arm. Pros of Canadian currency compared to US currency: Comes in several fun colours, and features the majestic loon. Cons of Canadian currency compared to US currency: It’s less valuable, and dropping lower. Canadians are turning away from economic surveys, a development that’s hurting far more than just the feelings of the Stats Canada surveyors knocking on their

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8:33

Technical recession 🚨 — A technical recession is upon...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/11/02

Stellantis executives looked around, saw the numerous drawn-out strikes that have happened this year, and told striking workers, “Let’s get this over with.” The US government is rolling out some new house rules for AI developers. New numbers suggest that Canada’s bail system is more backed up than our stomachs after a bunch of fast food. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:50

Technical recession 🚨 — A technical recession is upon...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/11/01

Stellantis executives looked around, saw the numerous drawn-out strikes that have happened this year, and told striking workers, “Let’s get this over with.” The US government is rolling out some new house rules for AI developers. New numbers suggest that Canada’s bail system is more backed up than our stomachs after a bunch of fast food. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:43

You’re out ⚾️ — More strikes than a baseball game....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/31

Stellantis executives looked around, saw the numerous drawn-out strikes that have happened this year, and told striking workers, “Let’s get this over with.” The US government is rolling out some new house rules for AI developers. New numbers suggest that Canada’s bail system is more backed up than our stomachs after a bunch of fast food. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:24

Poison pill AI 💊 — Halloween treats probably won’t...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/30

New research is putting the harmful metal content of chocolate under the microscope again, but don’t go tossing the kids’ trick-or-treat haul just yet. If your favourite AI image generator starts spitting out some weird stuff, we may have an explanation. For months now, officials have been saying that the 800,000 foreign students at Canadian universities and colleges are putting too much pressure on housing and the labour market. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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9:06

Cruise fight 🛳️ — Carnival condemned for Covid...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/27

Carnival Cruise Lines soon might have to spend a little bit less on cruise ship roller coasters and a little bit more on Covid lawsuit settlements. One in every three Canadians are buying more store brands to offset food inflation. On the heels of a record-breaking wildfire season, the country is turning to AI for solutions. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:56

Cruise fight 🛳️ — Carnival condemned for Covid...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/26

Carnival Cruise Lines soon might have to spend a little bit less on cruise ship roller coasters and a little bit more on Covid lawsuit settlements. One in every three Canadians are buying more store brands to offset food inflation. On the heels of a record-breaking wildfire season, the country is turning to AI for solutions. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:17

AI godfather debate 🤖— California deals a blow to...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/25

Like an angsty teen who took the car out without permission, Cruise has lost its driving privileges for the time being. If you’re looking for some early Christmas gift ideas, nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like a doomsday survival kit. The comments section of a Facebook post typically isn’t a place for intelligent debate between great minds… but sometimes, it is. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:30

Port strike 🪧 — Rich countries feel the migration...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/24

Make some room! International migration to advanced economies reached an all-time high last year, with estimates suggesting a further influx this year, per new OECD stats. Shipping traffic at a key Canadian transportation artery has ground to a halt. No, there isn’t a 400-metre-long container ship blocking the Seaway, just 361 workers walking off the job. Three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and billionaires not paying said taxes. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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7:40

New streaming deal 🏀— Momentum grows for competition...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/23

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

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8:35

Runway Robots 🤖 — Diplomats leave India, Pearson’s...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/20

41 Canadian diplomats leave india. Toronto’s Pearson airpot rolls out autonomous safety robot Tesla’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

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10:04

Bank blues 🏦 — Bad time to be a bank, What’s...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/19

Scotiabank is the latest Canadian bank to roll out cost-cutting measures It looks increasingly unlikely that SBF will beat seven federal criminal charges Netflix 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

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9:42

Free Money 🏦 — The Senate considers UBI, New...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/18

The Senate’s national finance committee studied a bill that would create a framework for universal basic income (UBI) in Canada. Salad start-up Sweetgreen welcomes robot overlords (sort of) Governments pledge nearly $1 billion in subsidies for an EV battery plant. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO Check out the the Mcdonalds drive through here.

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9:50

Puff puff pass 💨 — Five years of legal weed, Smart...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/17

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

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8:12

Edge of Diplomacy 🌎 — Scramble in the middle east,...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/16

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 tomorrow Top 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

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7:57

English Tax 💲 — Quebéc to bump tuition, IKEA is...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/13

Quebéc is demanding that out-of-town university students parle Français, lest they pay the price. Ikea is slashing prices on a range of its furniture worldwide, as easing supply chain costs have made things cheaper to produce Exxon Mobil’s move to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources is welcome news for the Canadian oil industry. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:30

Toy Story 🧩— Canadian toy giant expands, Amazon wants...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/12

Canadian toy giant Spinmaster buys US pre-school toy makers Melissa & Doug Amazon 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

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