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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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5:03

Family feud 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 — The Rogers family is fighting...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/22

The Rogers family is creating a Canadian version of Succession as they fight over the future of the company. Retailers like Amazon and Ikea have committed to only using zero-emission shipping by 2040. And Roku argues that Google is using anti-competitive practices over its Youtube TV negotiations. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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5:53

Inflation nation 💸 — Inflation is at a 10 year high....

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/21

Inflation in Canada hit 4.4% due to the rising costs of housing, transportation and food. Doctors successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a human after genetically modifying it. And investors are looking into whether the stablecoin Tether has enough US dollars in reserve. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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4:54

Fast Lane 🏢 — VTS buys Lane for $200 mil. KKR and...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/20

VTS is buying Toronto-based real estate software firm Lane for $200 million as workers start returning to the office. KKR and Dundee Partners buy a catalogue of 62,000 songs including tracks by Lorde and The Weeknd. And Spin Master is launching a $100 million fund to invest in the next big toy. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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4:59

Fancy flying ✈️ — Twitter is hiring in Canada. Fights...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/19

Twitter is looking to grow their engineering team in Canada as they launch new products. Canadians are paying more for flights as airlines continue to adjust to post-pandemic travel. And Apple announced new Macbooks and Airpods today. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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5:28

Hot housing 🏠 — Canadian home sales are up. A Bitcoin...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/18

Canadian home sales increased for the first time in six months. A Bitcoin ETF is about to launch in the US for the first time. And Drake expands his investments into cannabis. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:06

Edibles 🍭 — Inovia raises a new fund. Canopy Growth...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/15

Inovia raises a new $334 million fund. Canopy Growth Corp buys to option to buy Wana edibles. And LinkedIn is leaving China after a government crackdown on the platform. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:22

Open borders 🚗 — The US is set to open the land...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/14

After nearly two years of closure, the US is about to reopen the land border to traffic from Canada. China's crackdown against cryptocurrencies has made the US the newest destination for mining operations. And Toronto's Rose Rocket raised $25 million for their transportation management software. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:22

Bike on 🚲 — Dorel sells their bike division. TSMC and...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/13

Montreal-based Dorel sounds a pack of iconic bike brands to a Dutch holding company. Sony and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company are building a new chip facility in Japan. And Magic Leap raises $500 million to build their futuristic headsets. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:37

Nobel prize 🥇 — A Canadian David Card co-wins the...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/12

Canadian David Card co-wins the Nobel Prize in Economics for his natural experiments in the study of policy and economic theory. Netflix and Walmart are partnering to create merchandise from your favourite shows. And Notion, founded by UBC grad Ivan Zhao, raises $275 million for expansion into clients. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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5:29

Mirror 🪞 — Lululemon is bringing Mirror to Canada....

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/08

Lululemon is bringing their Mirror product to Canadian stores. Freshbooks is buying German FastBill to drive international expansion. And Rent The Runway is going public on the NASDAQ. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:01

Hacked 👾 — Twitch got hacked. Regulators are trying...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/07

Hackers released Twitch's source code, security info, and creator earnings, making for an uncomfortable day for the streaming platform. Regulators are trying to regulate stablecoins to ensure they hold enough of the underlying asset. And a report released says that Canada's not even close to meeting our climate goals. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay

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4:57

Robot influencer 🤖 — Dapper buys Brud. Coconut...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/06

Dapper Labs buys Brud to acquire software to help them launch their first Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). Saskatoon-based Coconut Software raises $28 million to expand in North America. And Korean drama Squid Games is the most watched show on Netflix. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:07

Down 📉 — Facebook has a rough day. Rich people are...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/05

Facebook was down for a full day and we still don't know why. The Pandora Papers expose how the super rich evade domestic taxes. And Volvo is planning to go public to 'accelerate' their all electric transition. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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5:55

Caller ID 📞 — Phone fraud is up in Canada. Ozy Media...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/04

A Globe report found that phone number fraud attacks have increased between 2019-2020. US media company Ozy Media has shut down after a number of scandals. And Tesla sold more cars last quarter than ever before! Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:23

Battery powered 🔋 — A Chinese company wants to buy a...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/10/01

China-based Contemporary Amperex wants to buy a Canadian lithium reserve to capture the growing demand for batteries. Fanatics Trading raised $10 billion for their trading cards entity. And Spruce Point Capital Management casts doubt over Lightspeed's revenue and user numbers. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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4:29

Still lonely 🙁 — CPPIB is going to sea. The US might...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/09/30

The CPPIB is spending $4 billion on a US port operator to capture shipping mania. The US may run out of money unless Congress raises the debt ceiling. And Amazon releases their first home robot. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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5:09

Overheating 🔥 — CMHC says Canada's housing market is...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/09/29

CMHC says the Canadian housing market is currently both overheated and overvalued. CDPQ announced plans to divest their assets out of fossil fuels. And Stripe's opening up a big office in Toronto. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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5:41

Instagram is not for kids 🤳 — Instagram is delaying...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/09/28

Facebook is pausing the launch of their Instagram for Kids product after pushback from lawmakers. China is having an energy shortage which is causing further supply chain disruptions. And Copperleaf is Canada's first big tech IPO of the fall. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:01

Welcome home 🇨🇦 — The Michaels return to Canada....

The Peak Daily ·

2021/09/27

The Michaels are back home in Canada after two years in Chinese jail. China releases comprehensive crypto regulation that effectively bans all cryptocurrencies in the country. And EU regulators are forcing all phone and tablet companies to adopt USB-C cords. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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6:06

Busted 🚔 — SNC-Lavalin is again in hot water. D2L is...

The Peak Daily ·

2021/09/24

SNC-Lavalin is in the spotlight (for all the wrong reasons). Waterloo-based edtech startup is looking to go public at a $1 billion valuation. And StandUp Ventures raises $30 million to fund female-led Canadian startups. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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