Marketplace Stories

Andrew Webster, entertainment editor at The Verge, explains why horror movies, games and TV shows are gaining attention and prestige across the media landscape.

“What publishers and literary agents are struggling with behind the scenes is what percentage of AI assistance crosses the line into, ‘we could lose more money than we stand to make,’” publishing journalist Jane Friedman said.

Midsize companies have been taking out lots of loans from regional banks, but rising rates could squeeze them as they refinance loans they took out during the pandemic.

Hasbro, which also makes Play-Doh and Transformers toys, reported that its revenue increased 15% in the third quarter.

The move is aimed at taking on Amazon and Costco and drawing in consumers seeking to get the most out of their subscriptions.

Homebuilder confidence fell to a 14 year low in October. The sector’s labor pool has been constricted by high-profile ICE enforcement.

As AI chatbots become a source of information for voters, political campaigns are learning how to shape what they say.

Higher rates can tamp down inflation, but they can also change the dynamics of the labor market.

New research found consumers struggling to afford basic necessities are far more likely to turn to high-cost borrowing like payday loans and buy now, pay later services.

Coffee lovers are transforming their homes into artisanal cafes in California and Utah, where residential food and beverage businesses are legal.