http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:11:01 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/08/02/nominate-a-toledo-area-top-workplace-for-2027/stories/20260729120 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/08/02/nominate-a-toledo-area-top-workplace-for-2027/stories/20260729120#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:13:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/08/02/nominate-a-toledo-area-top-workplace-for-2027/stories/20260729120 For all the time people spend at work, how often do we celebrate it when it’s done right? https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/08/02/you-can-turn-part-of-your-retirement-savings-into-a-paycheck-for-life/stories/20260802049 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/08/02/you-can-turn-part-of-your-retirement-savings-into-a-paycheck-for-life/stories/20260802049#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/08/02/you-can-turn-part-of-your-retirement-savings-into-a-paycheck-for-life/stories/20260802049 If you’ve spent your career in the private sector, chances are you won’t get a pension in retirement. Creating your own retirement paycheck may spare you from the biggest fear for many retirees: running out of money in their nest egg before they die. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/08/02/workplaces-look-for-cheaper-ai-as-tokenmaxxing-fades-as-a-corporate-fad/stories/20260802047 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/08/02/workplaces-look-for-cheaper-ai-as-tokenmaxxing-fades-as-a-corporate-fad/stories/20260802047#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:13:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/08/02/workplaces-look-for-cheaper-ai-as-tokenmaxxing-fades-as-a-corporate-fad/stories/20260802047 A corporate fad of “tokenmaxxing” on artificial intelligence technology is hitting its limits as workplaces throwing AI at everything are seeing the costs rise without a similar spike in productivity. Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logo are displayed on a computer screen Feb. 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/01/behind-the-wheel-the-5-best-midsize-three-row-suvs/stories/20260801012 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/01/behind-the-wheel-the-5-best-midsize-three-row-suvs/stories/20260801012#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:13:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/01/behind-the-wheel-the-5-best-midsize-three-row-suvs/stories/20260801012 Size, space and utility have made the three-row SUV a mainstay of American family life. But with more than dozen mainstream models on the market, choosing one can feel daunting. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has been redesigned and features new styling and a roomy interior fitted with premium features and materials. The redesigned 2027 Kia Telluride's spacious cabin, smooth ride, and generous list of standard tech features make it an easy SUV to drive every day. The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is an excellent choice for those who want to maximize passenger comfort and space without upgrading to a full-size SUV. The 2027 Ford Explorer stands out for its quick acceleration and engaging driving experience. It also offers a special Tremor version that is better equipped to handle dirt roads and light-duty off-road trails. The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas works well as a roomy family hauler with plenty of space for people and their cargo. It also comes with many standard features. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/01/what-a-15-pint-of-ice-cream-says-about-the-economy/stories/20260801005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/01/what-a-15-pint-of-ice-cream-says-about-the-economy/stories/20260801005#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:13:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/01/what-a-15-pint-of-ice-cream-says-about-the-economy/stories/20260801005 HOPKINS, Minn. — It’s a breezy, 80-degree sunny day on Mainstreet here and, stretching down the block, there’s a line of people waiting to pick up pints of ice cream they ordered for about $15 a pop. Sadboy Creamery ice cream pints in Denver on June 17. Sadboy Creamery owner Michael Kimball experiments a base for a new ice cream flavor on June 17 in Denver. Shoppers walk through a grocery store in Washington in June, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/01/millennials-are-trying-to-make-minivans-cool-again/stories/20260801004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/01/millennials-are-trying-to-make-minivans-cool-again/stories/20260801004#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:12:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/08/01/millennials-are-trying-to-make-minivans-cool-again/stories/20260801004 NEW YORK — They see them rolling, but maybe they won’t be hating. A 2026 Honda Odyssey at a Honda dealership on April 15 in Highlands Ranch, Colo. The 2026 Toyota Sienna at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/31/us-stocks-rise-finish-wild-july-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-inflation/stories/20260731101 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/31/us-stocks-rise-finish-wild-july-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-inflation/stories/20260731101#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:58:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/31/us-stocks-rise-finish-wild-july-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-inflation/stories/20260731101 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday to finish a wild July for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high. Specialist Mark Fitzgerald works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/07/31/young-entrepreneurs-dream-big-rewrite-narrative-youth/stories/20260717002 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/07/31/young-entrepreneurs-dream-big-rewrite-narrative-youth/stories/20260717002#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/07/31/young-entrepreneurs-dream-big-rewrite-narrative-youth/stories/20260717002 Amid headlines about youth violence and viral videos of “teen takeovers,” some Toledo youths are spending their free time launching businesses instead of getting into trouble. Journee Starks, 11, of Toledo tries on a lipgloss from her brand, Glossy Lips by Journee, inside of Top Me Off Refill Shop in Whitehouse on July 10. Journee Starks, 11, of Toledo holds a lipgloss from her brand, Glossy Lips by Journee, inside of Top Me Off Refill Shop in Whitehouse on July 10. Products of Glossy Lips by Journee, created by Journee Starks, 11, of Toledo, sit for sale inside of Top Me Off Refill Shop in Whitehouse on July 10. Journee Starks, 11, of Toledo talks about her brand, Glossy Lips by Journee, inside of Top Me Off Refill Shop in Whitehouse on July 10. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of mom Shawnta Pearson at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of mom Shawnta Pearson and brother Joshua, 10, at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of mom Shawnta Pearson at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of mom Shawnta Pearson at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of brother Joshua, 10, at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of mom Shawnta Pearson at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Jayla Pitts, 7, serves Positive Scoops Ice Cream with the help of mom Shawnta Pearson at the popular food truck corner of Jackman Road and Sylvania Avenue on July 23 in North Toledo. Young entrepreneur Jayla Pitts, 7, serves ice cream and affirmations through her business, Positive Scoops Ice Cream, which offers hard-scoop flavors paired with messages meant to lift spirits while satisfying cravings. Carter Depp, a focused 12-year-old entrepreneur, power washes a trash bin as part of his growing venture, Carter Cleaning Service. Carter Depp, a focused 12-year-old entrepreneur, power washes a trash bin as part of his growing venture, Carter Cleaning Service. Carter Depp, a focused 12-year-old entrepreneur, power washes a trash bin as part of his growing venture, Carter Cleaning Service. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/between-prices-diarrhea-causing-parasite-lettuce-hard-times-restaurants/stories/20260730114 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/between-prices-diarrhea-causing-parasite-lettuce-hard-times-restaurants/stories/20260730114#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:04:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/between-prices-diarrhea-causing-parasite-lettuce-hard-times-restaurants/stories/20260730114 It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Organic lettuce is displayed in Falls Church, Va., in 2017. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/30/microsoft-best-day-leads-stocks-inflation-worries-remain-bond-market/stories/20260730110 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/30/microsoft-best-day-leads-stocks-inflation-worries-remain-bond-market/stories/20260730110#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:59:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/30/microsoft-best-day-leads-stocks-inflation-worries-remain-bond-market/stories/20260730110 NEW YORK — A monster day for Microsoft’s stock following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street Thursday, while computer-chip companies regained some of their sharp recent losses. In the bond market, though, worries remained about inflation potentially remaining high for years. A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on July 30 in New York. Jersey Mike's Subs' chairman of the board of directors Peter Cancro, left, and Eli Manning, right, pose with a ceremonial bell before the planned IPO of Jersey Mike's Subs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30 in New York. Jersey Mike's Subs' CEO Charlie Morrison waits for his company's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/tony-packo-s-adding-historical-museum-to-its-original-restaurant/stories/20260730091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/tony-packo-s-adding-historical-museum-to-its-original-restaurant/stories/20260730091#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/tony-packo-s-adding-historical-museum-to-its-original-restaurant/stories/20260730091 The Birmingham neighborhood’s newest attraction, the Tony Packo’s History Museum, has opened at the Original Tony Packo’s restaurant, 1902 Front St. The original Tony Packo’s in the Birmingham neighborhood of East Toledo, as it appeared in 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/07/30/us-filings-for-jobless-benefits-rise-to-197-000-last-week-but-layoffs-remain-historically-low/stories/20260730087 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/07/30/us-filings-for-jobless-benefits-rise-to-197-000-last-week-but-layoffs-remain-historically-low/stories/20260730087#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:24:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/07/30/us-filings-for-jobless-benefits-rise-to-197-000-last-week-but-layoffs-remain-historically-low/stories/20260730087 WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years. A California unemployment benefits form is shown July 8 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/betty-rumpf-interiors-close/stories/20260720086 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/betty-rumpf-interiors-close/stories/20260720086#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:21:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/30/betty-rumpf-interiors-close/stories/20260720086 It was a chance encounter that first led Kris Jensen to Betty Rumpf Interiors. Fine interiors on display at Betty Rumpf Interiors on July 29 in West Toledo. Kris Jensen, store manager for 40 years, works the liquidation sale at Betty Rumpf Interiors on July 29 in West Toledo. Jennifer Sizemore, interior designer, dsiscusses their quality and care during a liquidation sale at Betty Rumpf Interiors on July 29 in West Toledo. Jennifer Sizemore, interior designer, and Kris Jensen, store manager, at Betty Rumpf Interiors on July 29 in West Toledo. Betty Rumpf Interiors is set to close in August after many of years of service to Toledo. The 'going out of business' sign hangs on the exterior on July 29 in West Toledo. Jennifer Sizemore, interior designer, dsiscusses their quality and care during a liquidation sale at Betty Rumpf Interiors on July 29 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/07/29/fallen-timbers-mall-sale-shops-growth-catalyst/stories/20260729112 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/07/29/fallen-timbers-mall-sale-shops-growth-catalyst/stories/20260729112#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/07/29/fallen-timbers-mall-sale-shops-growth-catalyst/stories/20260729112 The Shops at Fallen Timbers were sold on Tuesday, officials said. The Shops at Fallen Timbers is showcased in 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/29/oil-prices-jump-dow-drops/stories/20260729114 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/29/oil-prices-jump-dow-drops/stories/20260729114#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:32:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/29/oil-prices-jump-dow-drops/stories/20260729114 NEW YORK — Oil prices got back to jumping on Wednesday, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control. The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York on March 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/07/29/promedica-announces-plans-for-new-perrysburg-facility/stories/20260729091 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/07/29/promedica-announces-plans-for-new-perrysburg-facility/stories/20260729091#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:41:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/07/29/promedica-announces-plans-for-new-perrysburg-facility/stories/20260729091 ProMedica is building a full-service emergency department and urgent care to serve the Perrysburg area, the organization announced Wednesday. ProMedica Headquarters https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/07/29/the-federal-reserve-is-expected-to-keep-rates-unchanged-for-now-despite-high-prices/stories/20260729086 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/07/29/the-federal-reserve-is-expected-to-keep-rates-unchanged-for-now-despite-high-prices/stories/20260729086#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:39:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/07/29/the-federal-reserve-is-expected-to-keep-rates-unchanged-for-now-despite-high-prices/stories/20260729086 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favor of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee to deliver the semiannual monetary policy report to congress, on Capitol Hill July 15 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/07/29/real-estate-transfers-7-29-1-3/stories/20260729001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/07/29/real-estate-transfers-7-29-1-3/stories/20260729001#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/07/29/real-estate-transfers-7-29-1-3/stories/20260729001 July 17-July 23, 2026 An existing home for sale is shown on July 7 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/28/wall-streets-flip-ai-less-loved-stocks-accelerates-while-oil-prices-easing/stories/20260728111 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/28/wall-streets-flip-ai-less-loved-stocks-accelerates-while-oil-prices-easing/stories/20260728111#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:16:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/07/28/wall-streets-flip-ai-less-loved-stocks-accelerates-while-oil-prices-easing/stories/20260728111 NEW YORK — Most of Wall Street rose Tuesday, even as stocks of computer chipmakers continued to tumble worldwide. Oil prices, meanwhile, eased further from the two-month high they hit last week. A Wall Street sign is seen outside of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on March 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/28/johnson-johnson-proposes-5-5-billion-talc-settlement-to-end-marathon-legal-fight/stories/20260728087 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/28/johnson-johnson-proposes-5-5-billion-talc-settlement-to-end-marathon-legal-fight/stories/20260728087#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:01:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/07/28/johnson-johnson-proposes-5-5-billion-talc-settlement-to-end-marathon-legal-fight/stories/20260728087 Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to tie up remaining lawsuits that claim its talc products caused ovarian cancer.