http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:56:10 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/08/03/do-bonds-appreciate-over-time/stories/20260803004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/08/03/do-bonds-appreciate-over-time/stories/20260803004#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:21:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/08/03/do-bonds-appreciate-over-time/stories/20260803004 It’s sometimes said that bonds are a better investment than cash because bonds have the potential for underlying capital appreciation in addition to their regular yields. But what does the historical record say about that? Do bonds appreciate over time? And if so, how much? And how has this differed historically among different types of bonds? https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/08/03/us-stocks-rally-near-record-falling-oil-prices-ease-wall-street-worries/stories/20260803090 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/08/03/us-stocks-rally-near-record-falling-oil-prices-ease-wall-street-worries/stories/20260803090#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:52:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/08/03/us-stocks-rally-near-record-falling-oil-prices-ease-wall-street-worries/stories/20260803090 NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market rallied to the edge of its all-time high on Monday after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse. A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/here-s-how-ai-is-making-your-life-more-expensive/stories/20260802048 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/here-s-how-ai-is-making-your-life-more-expensive/stories/20260802048#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:20:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/here-s-how-ai-is-making-your-life-more-expensive/stories/20260802048 AI is raising prices for Americans — and not just electricity bills. The Microsoft Xbox Series X, left, and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles are shown alongside a television and soundbar on Nov. 3, 2020. An Amazon Web Services data center in Haymarket, Va., on July 9, 2025. Total power usage in the United States is expected to climb 2.15 percent in 2026, spurred largely by a 5 percent spike from commercial users because of the expansion of data centers, according to a U.S. Energy Department report released in June. The newly released MacBook Neo at the Apple Store in Manhattan, New York City, on March 4. A pedestrian walks near a 49.5 megawatt three-level data center under construction on July 8 in Vernon, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/08/03/worker-shortage-remains-hurdle-manufacturers/stories/20260803076 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/08/03/worker-shortage-remains-hurdle-manufacturers/stories/20260803076#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:43:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/08/03/worker-shortage-remains-hurdle-manufacturers/stories/20260803076 Ohio businesses are booming, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted says, but local companies say workers are in short supply. Senator Jon Husted speaks with the media during a round table to discuss bolstering Ohio’s workforce at Owens Community College’s Dana Center in Perrysburg on Monday. Owens President Dione Somerville speaks. Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling speaks with the media. Senator Jon Husted listens. Senator Jon Husted speaks. Senator Jon Husted listens. Senator Jon Husted speaks. Senator Jon Husted speaks. University of Toledo President James Holloway speaks. Bowling Green State University President Rodney Rogers listens. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/rick-s-city-diner-welcomes-its-founder-back-with-fanfare/stories/20260731097 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/rick-s-city-diner-welcomes-its-founder-back-with-fanfare/stories/20260731097#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:04:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/rick-s-city-diner-welcomes-its-founder-back-with-fanfare/stories/20260731097 After 2½ years, Rick Salem is back at Rick’s. Rick Salem, owner, at Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. People dine in for breakfast at Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. Owner Rick Salem, center, in a photo with servers, from left, Mandy Tippin, Selina Sharp, Korrin Collins and Savanna Scott at Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. A breakfast dish is ready to be served at Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. People dine in for breakfast at Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. Rick’s City Diner in Toledo on Aug. 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/do-you-toss-food-once-the-date-on-the-label-has-passed-experts-say-that-s-often-a-waste/stories/20260803003 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/do-you-toss-food-once-the-date-on-the-label-has-passed-experts-say-that-s-often-a-waste/stories/20260803003#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:21:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/08/03/do-you-toss-food-once-the-date-on-the-label-has-passed-experts-say-that-s-often-a-waste/stories/20260803003 SAN FRANCISCO — If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. A date is stamped below a Sell By label on a carton of eggs displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods on June 30 in San Francisco. An Enjoy By date is stamped on a drink displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods on June 30 in San Francisco. A Best If Used By date is stamped on a package of potato chips displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods on June 30 in San Francisco. A Sell By date is stamped on package of cheese displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods on June 30 in San Francisco. A Best If Used By date is stamped above a Sell By label on a milk carton June 30 in San Francisco. 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/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/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/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.