The Peak Daily

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May 25 That’s so retro 🍕 - Pizza Hut is cashing in on the ‘90s nostalgia wave, There’s a fight brewing over Canada’s streaming rules
In today’s episode, we dig into Pizza Hut’s retro restaurant revamp and why ’90s nostalgia is proving to be a powerful sales strategy. Then, we break down the fight brewing over Canada’s new streaming rules, as Netflix and Disney’s lobby group warns the CRTC’s 15% CanCon spending requirement could raise prices and spark a court challenge. Plus, we preview what to watch this week: Canada–India trade talks, fresh GDP data, and inflation prints that could shape the path for interest rates.
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9 min
May 22 Always watching 👀 - Disney gets dinged for theme park surveillance, PEI potatoes are under attack
Today on The Peak Daily, we break down what it means when theme parks start using facial recognition and AI cameras, as Disney faces a lawsuit over privacy concerns. Then, we dig into why U.S. growers want to block Prince Edward Island potato imports over potato wart, and what a new ban could mean for Canada’s top export market. Plus, in the Big Picture: TD’s new agentic AI for mortgage reviews, Oura’s IPO filing, and a quick look at Canada’s summer job market.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
11 min
May 21 Big air 💨 - Airbnb unveils big overhaul, Cottages are the new starter homes.
Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Airbnb’s biggest overhaul yet and what it means as travel apps race to become “super-apps.” Then, we look at why more young Canadians are skipping shoebox condos and eyeing cottages as a first step into homeownership, and the financial trade-offs that come with it. Plus, in The Big Picture: Meta cuts 10% of its workforce, Canada’s largest drug bust in Manitoba history, and OpenAI and SpaceX inch closer to IPOs.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
May 20 Fighting shape 🥊 - Cohere breaks into the biotech biz, Canada’s army is getting a makeover.
Cohere is making a bold move into biotech with the acquisition of Montreal’s Reliant AI, aiming to bring agent-powered tools to drugmakers. Plus, Canada’s army is planning a major reorganization that could add new divisions, drones, and long-range firepower. In The Big Picture, we break down the latest inflation numbers, Nissan’s reported plans to ship Chinese-made EVs into Canada, and Google’s shift toward a chatbot-style search experience.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
May 19 Boo birds 🐦 - Young people are turning on AI, The proxy battle for Lululemon heats up.
On today’s episode of The Peak Daily, we look at why recent grads are turning on AI — and what that backlash says about a brutal entry-level job market. Then, we break down the proxy fight brewing at Lululemon as founder Chip Wilson tries to steer the company back to its premium roots. Plus, in the Big Picture: a $420B utility mega-merger powered by data-centre demand, Elon Musk’s OpenAI case gets tossed, Canada confirms its first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus, and more.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
May 15 Electric feel ⚡ - New plan to double Canada’s electricity generation, A $20 hearing aid is for sale
Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Ottawa’s new plan to double Canada’s electricity generation by 2050, and why it could reshape costs, climate policy, and the grid as demand surges from data centres, EVs, and defence production. Then, we look at a Canadian startup taking pre-orders for a $20 custom hearing aid, and what ultra-low-cost devices could mean for accessibility. Plus, Honda’s brutal EV year and the pause on its Ontario plant, Canada’s push to restrict social media and potentially AI chatbots for minors, a scorching AI IPO debut, and more.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
7 min
May 14 Dude, where’s my carbon price? 🏭 - Alberta carbon pricing deal clears for new pipeline, MBAs are on sale.
Today on The Peak Daily, we’re breaking down Ottawa and Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing deal and what it means for a proposed new west coast pipeline. Then, we look at why top MBA programs are slashing tuition as enrolment drops and employers prioritize AI fluency over traditional credentials. Plus, in the Big Picture: Anthropic pulls ahead of OpenAI in corporate adoption, Trump and China’s leaders open high-stakes talks in Beijing, and Ottawa’s AI spending tab crosses $800M.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
May 13 Tokenmaxxing 🪙 - Amazon employees fudge AI tool usage, Dunkin’ returns to Canada.
In today’s Peak Daily, the rise of “tokenmaxxing,” as Amazon workers allegedly pad AI tool usage to look more productive, and what it says about how companies are measuring performance in the AI era. Plus, Dunkin’ is officially coming back to Canada with plans for hundreds of locations, setting up a fresh fight in an already crowded coffee market. Finally, Ottawa names the first recipients of its AI Compute Access Fund, TikTok wants to become your travel booking app, and eBay swats away a massive GameStop bid.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
9 min
May 12 Case (un)closed 🚓- Police corruption threatens to derail prosecutions, Fertilizer shortages are stoking food inflation.
A Toronto Police corruption scandal is forcing prosecutors to review dozens of federal cases, raising the risk that some charges could be thrown out. We also look at a new TD report warning food inflation could pick up as fertilizer supplies are disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: OpenAI’s new DeployCo consulting unit, federal support for Telus’s B.C. data-centre expansion, Disney’s box-office momentum, and more.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
May 11 Out of stocks 📊 - Can AI pick stocks? And people are very upset about Kevin O’Leary’s giant data centre.
Today on The Peak Daily, we break down the backlash to Kevin O’Leary’s massive “Stratos” data centre project in Utah, and what the politics of power, land, and water could mean for the AI boom. Then we look at why today’s AI models still struggle to pick winning stocks, and how overconfidence can push investors into making worse trades.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
7 min

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