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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Aug 18, 2026Is your retirement account portfolio more concentrated than you think?
Retirement accounts invested in certain funds can gradually become more concentrated in the same companies as those stocks grow to represent a larger share of the market.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 17, 2026Raytheon lands $22.9B Tomahawk missile contract
The Tucson-based Raytheon missile-making facility just inked a seven-year contract with the U.S. Navy to dramatically to accelerate production of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2026KTAR kicks off the 2026 Give-A-Thon, benefiting Phoenix Children’s
Since its inception, Give-A-Thon has raised more than $26 million for Phoenix Children’s, including $2.45 million in 2025.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Aug 17, 2026Luxury homebuilder expands to Arizona, projects over 100 homes a year in Scottsdale market
Azori is debuting its first projects in Scottsdale, working with DesignTank and Grady Olsen Design for their first homes four homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Aug. 14-16
A new Marriott hotel on ASU's campus and former Mesa Mayor John Giles vowing to stay true to his principles are among the biggest Arizona news stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Aug 16, 2026David Weekley Homes to break ground at $1B Saddleback master-planned community in Peoria
David Weekley Homes is among the next crop of homebuilders at the development, along with Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes and Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers Inc.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 15, 2026Chandler economic development director started career chasing water in the desert
Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda's career began when he was a kid with his fascination and appreciation for water.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 15, 2026Vancouver firm snags Gilbert industrial building for $11M in all-cash deal
Ergas Group — based in Vancouver, British Columbia — bought the 48,382-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in northwest Gilbert from Cohen Asset Management, Inc.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 10, 2026Rival coffee chain questions Salad and Go’s deal with Dutch Bros
An Arkansas-based coffee chain is prepared to challenge Salad and Go's $105M bankruptcy sale of 65 drive-thru locations to Dutch Bros, arguing the deal should go to open auction.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 10, 2026Arizona state land sales nearly double to $817.8M, fueled by major auctions
That’s nearly double what it brought in in the previous fiscal year, which was close to $452 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2026Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Aug. 7-9
Here are some of the top Arizona news stories from Aug. 7-9, including the city of Chandler discontinuing its use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 9, 2026Walmart buys 38 acres along growing West Valley distribution corridor
The site is located at the northeast corner of State Route 85 and Southern Avenue – a part of the city where several new industrial projects geared toward warehousing and distribution users are planned or underway.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 8, 2026German semiconductor firm shutters Mesa plant, lays off workers
A company spokesperson confirmed the layoffs and said Infineon Technologies is winding down manufacturing and closing the facility by Sept. 30.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Aug 8, 2026Luxury developer sells Paradise Valley estate for $19M and the drywall isn’t even in yet
Closing on Aug. 3, the house is about 60% completed, said Frank DiMaggio, co-founder of MDF Development who also served as the listing agent.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 7, 2026New Tempe restaurant Roman God of Fire aims to transport guests to Italy
The latest venture from the Pretty Decent Concepts hospitality group opens Aug. 7 on Rio Salado Parkway near Tempe Town Lake.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 3, 2026Indoor rainforest project near Scottsdale put on hold after tribal council delays vote
Council members expressed concerns and wanted clarity on the wildlife attraction's water usage, waste, how the extreme heat would impact animals housed under a glass roof, as well as where animals would be sourced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2026Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from July 31-Aug. 2
From a 10-year-old hiker hospitalized to Andy Biggs' pick for lieutenant governor, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from July 31-Aug. 2.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Aug 2, 2026Camelot Homes unveils boutique luxury community in Phoenix
The eight homes in the Viridian luxury community in north central Phoenix will range between 2,713 and 3,003 square feet.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 1, 2026Great Wolf Lodge looks to expand resort with additional tower
Great Wolf Lodge resort owners are seeking to build a connecting six-story suite tower that would have 24 guest suites, each with three bedrooms.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Bygone mall favorite Hot Dog on a Stick plans return to Arizona
New ownership is in lease negotiations to bring Hot Dog on a Stick back to the Valley for at least six different sites.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Phoenix helicopter used for mountain rescues taken out of service for maintenance
The police department's Firebird helicopter and its critical hoist capabilities won't be available for several weeks during the hottest stretch of the year.
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ASSET PRESERVATION WEALTH & TAX | Jul 29, 2026Year-round tax planning can help your financial plan
When it comes to tax management, having a year-round mentality can play a critical role in strengthening and extending a financial plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2026Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from July 24-26
A roundup of some of the biggest Arizona news stories from the final weekend of July, including record-setting heat.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jul 26, 2026Here’s how to save money on back-to-school shopping
According to the National Retail Federation, families with K–12 students plan to spend an average of $863.86 on back-to-school shopping this year, while college students are expected to spend an average of $1,437.79.