Business and Economics

Court ruling contributes to July evictions jump

Aug 28, 2024 Evictions jumped 88% from June to July in Pima County.

From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms

Aug 28, 2024 What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.

Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan against US regulators' objections

Aug 26, 2024 The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in October 2022.

The Buzz: What does record-low unemployment mean for Arizona?

Aug 23, 2024 There are positives and negatives for the state when there are so few people in need of work.

UA move-in week expected to boost Tucson economy by nearly $10 million

Aug 22, 2024 This year all dorms are at capacity as more than 7,500 students move in.

Hedge fund buys $100 million of land in La Paz County

Aug 20, 2024 Land is in an area that has little regulation on groundwater pumping, and could be sent elsewhere in the state.

Betting on the future: Legalized sports gambling thrives, but at what cost to students and athletes?

Aug 18, 2024 In April, the state outpaced the betting mecca of Nevada, with almost $100 million more wagered at sportsbooks.

The Buzz: New ways to recycle plastic in Arizona

Aug 16, 2024 Companies find new ways to help residents give plastic another life.

Costco says it's going to start cracking down on membership sharing

Aug 12, 2024 Shoppers will have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.

Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

Aug 12, 2024 The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 

10 reasons why AI may be overrated

Aug 6, 2024 A growing chorus of naysayers is expressing doubts about how game-changing generative AI will actually be for the economy.

The Dow Jones plunges over 1,000 points as markets are rocked by U.S. economy fears

Aug 5, 2024 Stocks fell sharply Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy sparked a world-wide sell-off.

Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans

Aug 4, 2024 Higher prices have Americans choosing between splurging a bit at the supermarket over going out to eat.

New rule may affect buying a home in Arizona starting in August

Aug 4, 2024 Those looking to buy a new home may need to sign a contract with a real estate agent beginning this month.

Albertsons-Kroger merger on hold

Jul 25, 2024 Arizona and other states are challenging the merger.

Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan

Jul 25, 2024 After some 50 years, Southwest passengers will soon encounter a different process when they book and board a flight.

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