http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:10:59 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/02/confidence-economy-short-supply/stories/20261002097 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/02/confidence-economy-short-supply/stories/20261002097#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/02/confidence-economy-short-supply/stories/20261002097 WASHINGTON — The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proved sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, and a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing higher, squeezing family budgets. A hiring sign is displayed at a sandwich shop, in Streamwood, Ill., on Sept. 16. Hiring sign is displayed at a bakery in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Sept. 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-latest-jobs-report-eases-worries-inflation/stories/20261002135 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-latest-jobs-report-eases-worries-inflation/stories/20261002135#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:08:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-latest-jobs-report-eases-worries-inflation/stories/20261002135 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed near their all-time high on Friday after the latest update on the U.S. job market cooled worries that a potentially hot U.S economy could make inflation much worse. Signs mark the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in New York's Financial District on Dec.11, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/amazon-invest-data-center-communities-amid-backlash-data-center-rollouts/stories/20261002103 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/amazon-invest-data-center-communities-amid-backlash-data-center-rollouts/stories/20261002103#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:54:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/amazon-invest-data-center-communities-amid-backlash-data-center-rollouts/stories/20261002103 NEW YORK — Amazon is investing $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech industry's rollout of the massive centers. An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building in 2022 in Schoenefeld near Berlin. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/global-ai-company-new-tech-operations/stories/20261001094 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/global-ai-company-new-tech-operations/stories/20261001094#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:26:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/global-ai-company-new-tech-operations/stories/20261001094 An artificial intelligence and software company founded in India is looking to grow its footprint in the United States and aims to hire 60 employees at its Toledo office. Jeffrey Hubbard, CEO of iTCart, talks at the Innovation Post on Sept. 29 in Toledo. Sabrina Martinez, marketing and events coordinator for Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio, demonstrates a registration form created by iTCart for the nonprofit's 5th Year program on Oct. 1 at the Innovation Post in downtown Toledo. Jeffrey Hubbard, CEO of iTCart, talks at the Innovation Post on Sept. 29 in Toledo. Jeffrey Hubbard, CEO of iTCart, talks at the Innovation Post on Sept. 29 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/01/swings-bond-market-shake-stock-markets-worldwide-ai-optimism-supports-wall-st/stories/20261001113 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/01/swings-bond-market-shake-stock-markets-worldwide-ai-optimism-supports-wall-st/stories/20261001113#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:50:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/01/swings-bond-market-shake-stock-markets-worldwide-ai-optimism-supports-wall-st/stories/20261001113 NEW YORK — More swings in the bond market rattled stock markets around the world on Thursday. Daniel Kryger works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/google-firing-salvo-deploy-ai-data-centers-orbit/stories/20261001107 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/google-firing-salvo-deploy-ai-data-centers-orbit/stories/20261001107#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:40:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/google-firing-salvo-deploy-ai-data-centers-orbit/stories/20261001107 As rural communities across the United States wage intensifying battles to keep AI-computing data centers out of their backyards, some tech giants are mulling methods that could sidestep such local resentment — by sending the facilities to space. Space may be the next step in development of data centers and AI. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/safety-board-releases-safety-video-2022-refinery-fire/stories/20261001093 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/safety-board-releases-safety-video-2022-refinery-fire/stories/20261001093#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:34:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/safety-board-releases-safety-video-2022-refinery-fire/stories/20261001093 The United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has released a safety video on the events surrounding the 2022 BP-Husky Refinery fire in Oregon. The BP-Husky Refinery is pictured in 2022 in Oregon. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/us-unemployment-claims-dip-197-000-lowest-mid-july/stories/20261001096 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/us-unemployment-claims-dip-197-000-lowest-mid-july/stories/20261001096#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:50:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/us-unemployment-claims-dip-197-000-lowest-mid-july/stories/20261001096 WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. A hiring sign is displayed at a food court in a grocery store, in Schaumburg, Ill., on Sept. 16. A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store, in Schaumburg, Ill., on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/01/americans-are-using-buy-now-pay-later-more-than-ever-here-s-what-to-know-if-you-re-one-of-them/stories/20261001088 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/01/americans-are-using-buy-now-pay-later-more-than-ever-here-s-what-to-know-if-you-re-one-of-them/stories/20261001088#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:28:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/01/americans-are-using-buy-now-pay-later-more-than-ever-here-s-what-to-know-if-you-re-one-of-them/stories/20261001088 NEW YORK — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. A woman walks by a sign "Buy now pay later" at a store in Bangalore, India, in 2009. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/timeline-developments-ai-safety-attack-hugging-face/stories/20261001089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/timeline-developments-ai-safety-attack-hugging-face/stories/20261001089#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:25:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/timeline-developments-ai-safety-attack-hugging-face/stories/20261001089 In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies in recent months have shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade instructions from humans. Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the OpenAI DevDay 2026 conference on Sept. 29 in San Francisco. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/30/most-us-stocks-fall-after-the-bond-market-cranks-the-pressure-higher/stories/20260930113 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/30/most-us-stocks-fall-after-the-bond-market-cranks-the-pressure-higher/stories/20260930113#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:59:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/30/most-us-stocks-fall-after-the-bond-market-cranks-the-pressure-higher/stories/20260930113 NEW YORK — Most of the U.S. stock market fell Wednesday as Wall Street contended with the downside of a U.S. economy that keeps powering through its many challenges. Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/30/entrepreneur-builds-cleaning-business-around-peace-fresh-starts/stories/20260923099 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/30/entrepreneur-builds-cleaning-business-around-peace-fresh-starts/stories/20260923099#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/30/entrepreneur-builds-cleaning-business-around-peace-fresh-starts/stories/20260923099 Nikole Landrum knows how living in an unclean space can quietly steal a person’s peace. Alberta Owens with Simple Serene Clean wipes down the walls of the bathroom while cleaning a client's home in Woodville on Sept. 29. Owner of Simple Serene Clean Nikole Landrum cleans a microwave while cleaning a client's home with her team in Woodville on Sept. 29. Shay Burroughs with Simple Serene Clean wipes down a dresser while cleaning a client's home in Woodville on Sept. 29. Shay Burroughs with Simple Serene Clean wipes down a dresser while cleaning a client's home in Woodville on Sept. 29. Owner of Simple Serene Clean Nikole Landrum cleans drip pans while cleaning a client's home with her team in Woodville on Sept. 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/30/real-estate-transfers-9-30-1/stories/20260930001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/30/real-estate-transfers-9-30-1/stories/20260930001#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/30/real-estate-transfers-9-30-1/stories/20260930001 Recent real estate transactions in Lucas and Wood counties include the following property transfers recorded with county officials. Real estate transfers https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/29/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market/stories/20260929110 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/29/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market/stories/20260929110#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:51:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/29/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market/stories/20260929110 NEW YORK — Stocks closed modestly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as another increase in long-term Treasury yields weighed on the market. Patrick King works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/29/marketing-agency/stories/20260929083 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/29/marketing-agency/stories/20260929083#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:45:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/29/marketing-agency/stories/20260929083 Leaders from Toledo-based marketing firm Communica will share how their agency is adapting to new technology at a free panel on Thursday. Communica https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/29/sheetz-shows-off-new-findlay-distribution-center/stories/20260929094 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/29/sheetz-shows-off-new-findlay-distribution-center/stories/20260929094#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:37:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/29/sheetz-shows-off-new-findlay-distribution-center/stories/20260929094 FINDLAY — A new northwest Ohio distribution center will hold a key role in Sheetz’s continued expansion. Travis Sheetz, president and CEO of Sheetz, Inc, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Finished doughnuts seen during a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Dough is poured to make doughnuts during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Mayor Christina Muryn speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Travis Sheetz, president and CEO, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. The new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. The wellness area seen during a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Workers in the bakery seen on a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on, Sept. 29. A worker gets remaining dough out to make doughnuts in the bakery seen on a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Workers prepare pre-made foods during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. A worker cleans dough from a mixer in the bakery seen on a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Doughnuts are made in the bakery seen during a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Attendees gather during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. A worker walks past shelves of inventory during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Inventory on shelves at the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Malcolm Robinson, Findlay facility director, center, does the honor of cutting the ribbon during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Tyler Dibert gives a tour of the refrigerated section of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. A refrigerated section seen on a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. The new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. The wellness area seen during a tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. Travis Sheetz, president and CEO, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Sheetz distribution center in Findlay on Sept. 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/29/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/stories/20260929086 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/29/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/stories/20260929086#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:34:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/29/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/stories/20260929086 WASHINGTON — U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The flags of Canada and the United States fly over a stadium in Ottawa, Sept. 12. Canadian whisky is pictured at a British Columbia Liquor store in Vancouver on Aug. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/28/bond-yields-crank-higher-pull-us-stocks-further-record/stories/20260928117 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/28/bond-yields-crank-higher-pull-us-stocks-further-record/stories/20260928117#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:57:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/28/bond-yields-crank-higher-pull-us-stocks-further-record/stories/20260928117 NEW YORK — Yields in the U.S. bond market cranked higher Monday and again touched their highest levels in roughly two decades, which knocked U.S. stocks further from their record high. Michael Gallucchi Traders works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/28/trump-announcing-iowa-steel-plant-nation-largest/stories/20260928098 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/28/trump-announcing-iowa-steel-plant-nation-largest/stories/20260928098#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:56:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/28/trump-announcing-iowa-steel-plant-nation-largest/stories/20260928098 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is announcing a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa being built with backing from an Indian conglomerate, creating what the White House says will become the largest steel plant in U.S. history. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One on Sept. 27 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/28/bond-yields-rising-why-everyone-should-care/stories/20260928015 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/28/bond-yields-rising-why-everyone-should-care/stories/20260928015#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:21:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/28/bond-yields-rising-why-everyone-should-care/stories/20260928015 NEW YORK — Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what’s going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem. The seal of the Treasury Department is seen before a news conference Aug. 24 at the Treasury Department in Washington. For sale sign is seen outside of a home in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Sept. 16.