The Canadian Investor

What separates a good acquisition from a truly company-defining one? In this episode, Simon and Dan look at some of the best acquisitions in Canadian and U.S. market history — the deals that changed business models, unlocked decades of growth, created massive shareholder value, or quietly reshaped entire industries. From convenience stores and railways to software, social media, insurance, and e-commerce infrastructure, they break down why some acquisitions become legendary while others fade into the background.
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ATD.TO, SJ.TO, CNR.TO, TRI.TO, AAPL, GOOGL, META, MSFT, BRK.B, DIS, AMZN, NVDA, AMD
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In this episode, Simon and Dan Foch break down the latest Micron earnings and what they reveal about the massive demand for AI infrastructure. We look at why higher DRAM and NAND prices matter beyond semiconductor stocks, how rising memory costs could flow through to consumer products like iPhones, laptops, gaming consoles and data centers, and whether Apple price hikes are an early sign of broader tech inflation.
We also discuss the latest inflation pressures, including the impact of higher oil prices, and what these could mean for central banks and consumers. Plus, we dig into the BC and Government of Canada condo bailout, what it says about the state of the housing market, and whether policymakers are once again stepping in to soften the landing for real estate.
Tickers of Stocks Discussed: MU, AAPL, NVDA, AMD, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, META
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In this episode, Simon and Dan break down Canada’s latest inflation print, with CPI hitting 3.2% in May as gasoline, airfare, and food prices continue to pressure consumers. They also cover earnings from Empire, Air Transat, Couche-Tard, and Stingray, including the competitive pressure in grocery, Air Transat’s fuel and Cuba-related headwinds, Couche-Tard’s rally after a stronger quarter, and Stingray’s surprising growth following its TuneIn acquisition. They finish with a quick look at OSFI lowering the domestic stability buffer for Canadian banks and what it could mean for lending, buybacks, dividends, and the broader economy.
Tickers of Stocks Discussed: EMP.A.TO, TRZ.TO, ATD.TO, RAY.A.TO

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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the latest short report targeting Gildan Activewear and the major allegations around channel stuffing, receivables factoring, and whether the company’s recent growth may be less durable than it appears.
They also look back at some of the most notable short reports in Canadian market history, including Shopify, Dollarama, Canadian Tire, Home Capital Group, Exchange Income Corp, FaceDrive, goeasy, and others. Some short sellers were completely wrong, some were early, and a few ended up being surprisingly accurate.
To wrap things up, Simon shares a stock on his radar: Intuitive Surgical. He explains why the company’s robotic surgery platform, recurring revenue model, large installed base, and potential AI advantage make it an interesting name to watch after a pullback.
Tickers discussed: GIL.TO, SHOP.TO, DOL.TO, CTC.A.TO, EIF.TO, GSY.TO, ISRG, FFH.TO, BIP.UN.TO, LSPD.TO
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This week on Canadian Macro Investor, Simon and Dan break down a packed macro backdrop: global central banks turning more hawkish, Kevin Warsh’s push to rethink how the Fed communicates and uses data, and why markets may be too relaxed about inflation risks.
They also discuss the Canadian dollar, oil prices, the fragile Iran memorandum of understanding, and whether geopolitical risk is being ignored because investors are so focused on the AI trade. From there, they dig into OSFI lowering the Domestic Stability Buffer for Canadian banks, what it could mean for credit creation, and whether Ottawa is quietly trying to stimulate the economy through the banking system.
The episode wraps with Canada’s population decline, falling rents, purpose-built rental supply, and why the housing market could remain under pressure even if construction slows.
Topics discussed: central banks, Fed policy, Bank of Canada, Canadian dollar, oil prices, Iran, AI stocks, OSFI, Canadian banks, housing, rents, population growth.

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