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The Peak Daily

The Peak / Curiouscast

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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9:02

EV trucks 🚛 — The battle for EV truck supremacy....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/03

What do four-year-old boys and the electric vehicle (EV) market have in common? Both are obsessed with trucks. Bad business idea: Opening a meth and crack store that immediately gets shut down. Maybe a good business idea? Early investing in the potential decriminalization of hard drugs. Over the summer, analysts were pretty confident that major banks would be interested in buying Laurentian. But now, even the CEO doesn’t want to work there. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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6:46

Sport VCs 📈 — Remote work dries up. Feds look to...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/10/02

Still working from home in your sweats? Better hang on to that gig if you want to keep the lifestyle because few new jobs will afford you the same luxury. This year’s historically bad wildfire season has the federal government searching for new ways to battle future blazes. If it seems like everyone you know (and know of) is becoming a venture capitalist these days… yes, yes they are. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:59

EV factory collection 🔋 — Why is Costco selling gold...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/29

A 10-kg bucket of peanut butter. A box of 204 frozen croissants. A 24-karat gold bar. What do all of these items have in common? You can buy them all at Costco. Some folks collect baseball cards or stamps. Canada is collecting EV battery plants. Apple’s iPhone 15 is officially the hottest release of the fall. And no, we’re not talking about its lightweight frame, USB 3.2 port, and exciting new button… Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:57

Just check out 🛍️ — Canadian tech agrees to AI code...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/28

Canada’s new AI regs just dropped… Do you hear that? It’s the sound of keyboards clacking, pens scribbling, and overpriced latte orders echoing across the Sunset Strip… …which can only mean Hollywood writers are back. Amazon’s new check-out concept means Canadian sports fans will still pay $13 for a beer, but at least they won’t have to wait in line for it. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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9:29

David and Goliath 🛒 — The FTC challenges Amazon. The...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/27

The FTC surely must be inspired by the story of David and Goliath, because the US regulatory body won’t stop picking fights with tech giants. The saddest six-word story ever written: For sale, $500 shoes, worn once. Picture the life of a digital nomad: You’re probably thinking of oceanfront workplaces, rainforest yoga, and drinking out of coconuts. But what about just heading to Toronto? Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:13

Voice ai 🎤 — ChatGPT finds its voice. No recycled...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/26

OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update bestows the AI chatbot with the gifts of speech and sight. The world’s largest toymaker is having a hard time making its little bricks eco-friendly. As the calendar turns and labour unrest in Canada continues, the Summer of Strikes is evolving into the Autumn of Arbitration (which is way less catchy, but just as important). Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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6:47

New Ford contract 🚗 — Ford workers win big pay bump....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/25

Big congrats to anyone who works for Ford on your big raise. Next round is on you! Unlike many of us coming home from holiday, NASA remembered to bring back souvenirs from its latest trip. Look away, arachnophobes: A new species of tarantula with a unique, electric blue colour has been discovered in Thailand. Don’t worry about finding one of these guys in your home, though—they’re quite rare and prefer the warm, humid conditions of a tropical forest. If you were kicking yourself last year for not

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7:42

Face boarding pass ✈️ — India escalates beef with...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/22

Remember the good ol’ days of Canadian and Indian leaders forging economic ties and posing for extremely cringey photos? We sure do — but that time is behind us now. Ride-sharing in Toronto could soon become an eco-friendly way to travel, which might make you feel a little better about all those Uber charges. Physical passports and boarding passes could go the way of smoking sections on airplanes thanks to biometric technology. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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9:03

Face boarding pass ✈️ — India escalates beef with...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/21

Remember the good ol’ days of Canadian and Indian leaders forging economic ties and posing for extremely cringey photos? We sure do — but that time is behind us now. Ride-sharing in Toronto could soon become an eco-friendly way to travel, which might make you feel a little better about all those Uber charges. Physical passports and boarding passes could go the way of smoking sections on airplanes thanks to biometric technology. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:35

AI side hustle 🛠️ — The Bank of Canada has a lot more...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/20

If the Bank of Canada (BoC) is looking for a new mantra during these trying times, might we suggest, “What goes up must come down… to the 2% inflation target.” As the 2023 UN General Assembly enters its final day, member nations are trying to find a way to get a passing grade on the world’s hardest group project. Looking to put some extra muscle into your side hustle? Look no further than our robot pals. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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9:21

Grocery plan 🧾 — Feds demand plan from grocery execs....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/19

If you can’t figure out why you’re grocery bill keeps climbing, you’re not alone, the federal government was wondering the same thing. From shared bedrooms to staircase apartments, it’s a tough world out there for new renters. You’d think that to be one of the world’s most valuable car companies, you’d need to move a lot of hot rods. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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23:41

Auto risk 🚗 — Autoworkers see risk in electric...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/18

Electric vehicles might be great for bringing emissions down, but there’s growing concern among autoworkers that they might not be great for people who make cars for a living. Did anyone have Tom Hanks filing a copyright for his AI avatar on their 2023 bingo card? London (England, not Ontario) is set to welcome at least 13 new high-end hotels, some of which claim to offer seven-star accommodation—a number of stars we didn’t even know was possible. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:48

Unhelpful cold medication 🤧 — Common cold drugs not...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/15

Ever feel like your cold medication isn’t really doing the job? That may be because it’s literally not doing the job—or any job, for that matter. Washington rolled out the red carpet for big tech’s A-listers yesterday, but instead of asking them who they’re wearing, the Silicon Valley equivalent of the Avengers were quizzed about AI. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Your phone rings, you pick it up, and within 0.01 seconds, you realize it’s a scammer. You hang up and swear off answering

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7:57

Unhelpful cold medication 🤧 — Common cold drugs not...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/14

Ever feel like your cold medication isn’t really doing the job? That may be because it’s literally not doing the job—or any job, for that matter. Washington rolled out the red carpet for big tech’s A-listers yesterday, but instead of asking them who they’re wearing, the Silicon Valley equivalent of the Avengers were quizzed about AI. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Your phone rings, you pick it up, and within 0.01 seconds, you realize it’s a scammer. You hang up and swear off answering

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8:30

Carbon credits 🏭 — New iPhone, new problems. Ottawa...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/13

Apple held its latest product event yesterday, dubbed “Wonderlust,” to pitch shiny new toys they hope will help them navigate unusually choppy waters. The federal government is rolling up the welcome mat for international students (and maybe sticking it in storage for a while). In an effort to offset the environmental impact of its business (and its founder’s 417-foot, US$500 million superyacht), Amazon is getting into the carbon capture game. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:30

Addictive junk food 🍟 — Just plane embarrassing....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/12

Canada’s delegation to the G20 Summit is finally on its way back home after proving that in this country, no one is safe from flight delays. Like any of us in hour four of a Monopoly game, the US government wants to put an end to it all. You all already know that tobacco companies were responsible for one major global health crisis, but what if we told you they were actually responsible for two of them? Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:06

More lithium 🪨 — US, India score G20 wins at China’s...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/11

China and Russia’s leaders may have decided to skip this year’s G20 gathering in New Delhi, but everyone else managed to get along just fine without them. Heading west for a gold rush? So 19th century. It’s 2023: Miners these days want to hear about lithium “in dem thar hills.” The latest job numbers are in, and they’re sending more mixed signals than a crush who likes all of your Instagram stories but won’t answer any of your texts. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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7:44

Car privacy 🚗 — India opens its arms at this year’s...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/08

A who’s who of global leaders are landing in New Delhi as the annual G20 Summit starts tomorrow… or later today if you factor in the time difference. Imagine this: You’re a company, and your second-biggest market, which generates almost a fifth of your revenue, suddenly enacts a partial ban on your products. Cars are packed to the gills with technology these days, leading to various problems like production shortages, rampant theft, and now, major privacy concerns. Celebrating something? Let us know

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8:39

Rates hold 💵 — Tiff holds rates but leaves the door...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/07

The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate steady at 5% yesterday, but don’t call it a pivot—they’re ready to hike again if that’s what it takes to whip inflation, and they want to make sure everyone knows it. As Labour Day fades from sight in the rearview mirror, more Canadian employers are telling, not asking, employees to return to the office for at least a few days of the week. For artists who don’t change the economic outlook of a city with a couple of concerts, some extra money from a

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8:49

China chips 💻 — Rise of the athlete influencer....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/09/06

Athletes: They’re just like you and me. They eat, sleep, and are painfully aware of how many views their latest Instagram story is getting. At an international summit of Asian countries, the Prime Minister of Indonesia got a custom Team Canada basketball jersey, and Canada got a shiny new foreign partnership. As the US-China chip continues to run hot, a new smartphone has entered the chat. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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