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The Peak Daily

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.2022 The Peak Politics & Government
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  • Edge of escalation 🚀- Iran war escalates across the Middle East, AI gets blamed for more layoffs.

    Edge of escalation 🚀- Iran war escalates across the Middle East, AI gets blamed for more layoffs.
    Mar 2 2026
    In today's episode, we cover the escalating Iran conflict that's spreading across the Middle East and disrupting global oil markets, Block's massive AI-driven layoffs that cut nearly half its workforce, and the growing trend of "AI-washing" in corporate downsizing. Plus, we touch on the Pentagon's sudden switch from Anthropic to OpenAI, suspicious betting patterns on Polymarket around Iran strikes, and why your morning coffee might finally get cheaper thanks to Brazil's record harvest.
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    9 mins
  • Whopper wiretap 🍔- American nurses flock to B.C., Burger King tests Big Brother AI assistant.

    Whopper wiretap 🍔- American nurses flock to B.C., Burger King tests Big Brother AI assistant.
    Feb 27 2026
    In today's episode, we explore how American nurses are crossing the border to fill critical healthcare gaps in B.C., with over 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses joining the province since a streamlined licensing process was introduced. We also dive into Burger King's controversial new AI assistant "Patty," which will monitor employee interactions and friendliness at hundreds of locations. Plus, we cover Canada's new defence pact with South Korea, a major funding round for Montreal travel tech company Stay22, and why Nvidia's record profits still couldn't calm investor fears about AI valuations.
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    10 mins
  • Wake me up inside ⏰- Canada’s IPO market comes back to life, A Canadian billionaire’s grand folly.

    Wake me up inside ⏰- Canada’s IPO market comes back to life, A Canadian billionaire’s grand folly.
    Feb 26 2026
    In today's episode, we explore Canada's IPO market revival as Apotex plans a $1 billion public offering—the largest in five years. We also dive into Lawrence Stroll's troubled stewardship of Aston Martin Racing Team, as both the luxury automaker and F1 team face mounting challenges. Plus, Ottawa threatens to regulate OpenAI over safety concerns, Kalshi cracks down on insider trading, and Trump's trade representative confirms tariffs will remain part of any new deal with Canada.
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    10 mins
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