The loan demand balancing act
Summary
Marketplace examines regional bank earnings, noting strong loan demand as pandemic-era credits reset at higher rates. The show explores how retailers like Walmart are emphasizing value and store brands to combat inflation. Additionally, the episode covers the publishing industry's complex stance on AI-generated content and copyright, the rise of adult collectors driving toy sales through Magic: The Gathering, and the growing profitability of the horror genre in film and gaming.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Vanta and Marketplace intro
Regional bank earnings and loan demand
SpaceX and Netflix earnings updates
Walmart/Sam's Club bundles and the rise of value retail
AI in publishing: copyright and industry policies
Hasbro earnings and the Magic: The Gathering boom
Market numbers and stock performance
Sponsors: VantageScore and Odoo
Wild game processing in rural Wyoming
The business of horror in film and games
Housing construction data and sign-off
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