BMO Business Outlook: Southwest Companies Lean on Technology and Execution as Growth Normalizes in 2026
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Technology and AI investment remain important growth drivers, though hiring and expansion have moderated across the SouthwestBusinesses emphasize execution, efficiency and balance-sheet strength as conditions normalizeSelective capital deployment replaces rapid post-pandemic expansion across Southwest markets DALLAS and DENVER and PHOENIX and SALT LAKE CITY, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today released its BMO Business Outlook for the Southwest, showing companies across Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Utah shifting from rapid post-pandemic expansion to a more measured, execution-focused phase as growth normalizes and planning visibility improves.Across the Southwest, business leaders are emphasizing disciplined capital allocation, margin protection and practical technology deployment to sustain competitiveness in a slower—but still constructive—operating environment. While innovation and long-term demographic trends remain supportive in select markets, companies are increasingly foc
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