The Peak Daily

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 Rosenth...

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 produce...

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 .

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 .

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...

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 Prod...

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...

The federal government announced a switch from their troubled Phoenix payroll system to Ceridian. The UK wants to get in on the USMCA trade agreement but it's unlikely to actually happen. And Vancouver's Dapper Labs raises $250 million! 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 Br...

New York wants to convert 70% of their power to Quebec produced hydro. The Big 6 banks are concerned about the incoming Liberals' taxation plans. And Canadian genetic medical company PhytoTips raises $2.5 million to personalize health care. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

Drake invests in Dave's Hot Chicken to expand his ever-growing business empire. Investors are still terrified of Chinese developer Evergrande going bankrupt. And Corus is worried the Rogers-Shaw merger will damage local news coverage. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal . 

Sources say Meng Wanzhou is entering into discussions with the US Department of Justice which could be good news for detained Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. The Teamsters are moving forward with an effort to organize an Amazon warehouse in Alberta. And we give you the latest on the Mu variant. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenth...

Suncor announces partnership with indigenous communities to buy stake in Northern Courier Pipeline. SpaceX sends 4 amateurs to space in first non-professional out of orbit trip. And scooter-company Gogoro is going public.

Noticed things are getting more expensive? You're not alone. The latest Consumer Price Index has inflation at 4.1%. Calgary's Neo Financial raised a big round to fuel their growth. And analysts are worried that Evergrande, the second largest property developer in the world, may default on their debts. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

We interview Erin O'Toole, the leader of Canada's Conservatives. Update your iPhones because a team at UofT found a software exploit that lets hackers break into your iMessages. Bell is pleading with regulators to stop the mega-merger between Rogers and Shaw. And SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler spoke to lawmakers about crypto regulation. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted b...

Cineplex and Cineworld are suing each other over who is to blame for the global pandemic. China's Everest Medicine is buying Providence Therapeutics' mRNA tech for $500 mil. And Amazon is hiring 15,000 warehouse workers in Canada. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal . 

Canada's economy is really starting to regain form after adding 90,000 new jobs last month. A judge ruled that Apple can no longer block developers from offering payment options besides Apply Pay in third party apps. And the cost of shipping stuff via cargo ships is more expensive than ever. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

Facebook announced their new AR glasses product, Ray-Ban Stories, which lets wearers take photos, listen to music and share it all on... Facebook. Bitcoin mining co. Canada Computational Unlimited is going public on the TSX-V. And a breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology could transform how we produce electricity. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and J...

Coinbase is launching a new product that will let users earn interest on their cryptocurrencies, but the SEC is sounding the alarm. Canada Goose is getting fined in China over misleading ads. And Bill Gates is buying Toronto-based luxury hotel chain, Four Seasons. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal . 

Canadian Uber competitor Facedrive is mulling bankruptcy. El Salvador has made Bitcoin a legal currency to make remittances cheaper. And Tesla is rolling out its full self-driving software despite concerns from regulators.

Americans are coming but not as quickly as our economy would like. Olivia Rodrigo is paying royalties to artists she drew inspiration from. And the CRA confirmed what a lot of us already knew which is that foreign buyers are driving up home prices in Canada. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

Enbridge is proceeding with building their controversial Line 3 pipeline. European regulators are proposing a big fine for WhatsApp. And Intuit is considering buying Mailchimp for $10 billion. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

Telus and GM are partnering to bring 5G to your car. CN Railway's bid to takeover Kansas City Southern Railway was derailed by US regulators. And NASA's starting to test flying taxis. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

Uber is proposing a new labour classification for drivers. Toronto's Gatik raises $107 million to bring autonomous robots everywhere. And Gap's finally launched Lululemon competitor Athleta in Canada. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

Shares for Support.com and Vinco Ventures are soaring as meme stock investors pump their prices. Quebec pension fund CDPQ is buying travel nurse staffing agency Medical Solutions. And China is implementing policies to curb youth gaming. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .

National Bank is buying Montreal-based fintech startup Flinks. A Chinese court bans to controversial 996 overtime policy. And Amazon-backed Tesla rival Rivian is looking to go public. The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions . Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal .