Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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For Wednesday, February 22, 2012
U.S. business a bright spot for Walmart •
Holiday spending pushes Macy's net higher •
Home Depot's net climbs as sales spike; and more.
For Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Oil dispute sends barrel prices soaring • URS will purchase Flint Energy for $1.25B • Ex-Glock attorney accused of stealing millions • ‘Superinvestor' Walter Schloss dies at 95 • On the Move and more
For Monday, February 20, 2012
Tour offers tips for homebuyers •
Business plan contest deadline near
For Sunday, February 19, 2012
For Saturday, February 18, 2012
30-year mortgage rate stays at record 3.87% • Sunetric sales increased fivefold in 2011 • EV station installed in Town Center of Mililani • Johnson & Johnson recalls infant Tylenol and more
For Friday, February 17, 2012
Billabong might be sold and will close stores • Occupancy • On the Move • Ship Ahoy!
For Thursday, February 16, 2012
‘The River' drowns in television ratings
Japanese unionists join hotel protest
FCC orders Hawaiian Tel to pay $16,000
For Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Lanai groups fight wind energy plans • Workers to protest at Modern Honolulu • Hawaiian lauded for sticking to schedule • On the Move
For Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Utah firm to create health network in state •
HECO publishes information in Korean •
IPO readied for Empire State Building; and more.
For Monday, February 13, 2012
Volunteer work prompts donation •
Credit unions offer free tax help
For Sunday, February 12, 2012
For Saturday, February 11, 2012
Central Pacific brings back mascot Alex • Premier says default would lead to ‘chaos' • Air Force might buy 18,000 Apple iPad2s • Midwest bank failures bring 2012 total to 9 • On the Move
For Friday, February 10, 2012
30-year mortgage rate lingers at record 3.87 percent •
Aiea Price Busters store to open today •
Record sales boost Cyanotech’s net 39.3% •
Kodak dropping cameras, digital frames •
And more
For Thursday, February 9, 2012
‘The River' debut grabs second in ratings
Even with its spooky toy dolls, cockeyed camera angles and invisible monster, ABC's widely promoted new thriller, "The River," produced modest viewer numbers for its two-hour premiere Tuesday night, according to Nielsen ratings numbers released by the network.
For Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Job market still weak despite gains, Bernanke says • Hawaiian Air passengers up in January • Big Isle farm company files for bankruptcy • Bankoh to be title sponsor of Goodwill event • Theme parks help boost Disney earnings and more
For Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Hawaiian Telcom sees improved revenue •
Corporate profits aren't what they seem •
Hasbro's earnings decline 1 percent; and more.
For Monday, February 6, 2012
Hyundai wants to boost U.S. output •
Yelp reports more losses in 2011
For Sunday, February 5, 2012
For Saturday, February 4, 2012
Koa Ridge development hearing cut short • Economics Academy taking applications • AMR sees no merger while in bankruptcy • Panasonic projects record annual loss • Greek bailout deal held up by labor talks • On the Move
For Friday, February 3, 2012
Facebook will face new profit pressures • EU official: Greece needs extra $20 billion • Ex-MF Global official warned Corzine • Worker productivity growth slows • Sales mixed for retailers for January • Fewer seeking unemployment aid • Occupancy • On the Move • Ship Ahoy!
For Thursday, February 2, 2012
Hawaiian Air seeks more flight attendants •
Horizon raises fuel charge to 45.5 percent •
Seawater air conditioning firm gets permit; and more.
For Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to open on Maui •
Dow and S&P have best January since '97 •
Cruise bookings fall after Concordia wreck; and more.
For Tuesday, January 31, 2012
State rebate continued for electric vehicles • Pasha matches Matson's fuel fee increase • Saturday turnout boosts home show's gate • Tesoro's Kapolei refinery emits toxic gas • Americans' earnings inch up 0.5 percent and more
For Monday, January 30, 2012
Regulators shut down more banks •
Spain's Spanair calls it quits
For Sunday, January 29, 2012
For Saturday, January 28, 2012
Union membership rate declines in Hawaii • Kurisu appointed to Central Pacific board • Honolulu Ford to give away free car today • Altria earnings fall 9 percent; CEO to retire • North America boosts Ford in quarter • On the Move • Gas Prices • Ship Ahoy!
For Friday, January 27, 2012
Moana Surfrider zoning decision delayed •
Grant funds available to help firms export •
More seek jobless aid; bigger trend positive •
Mortgage rates up slightly but still below 4 percent •
And more
For Thursday, January 26, 2012
4 to be honored by Junior Achievement •
Aviation career seminar set for Saturday •
Verizon Wireless spends to improve service; and more
For Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Modern Honolulu sold to Nevada trust •
Hawaii nonprofit can win up to $10,000 •
Macy's sues Martha Stewart Living •
Apple rebounds with strong iPhone sales •
Verizon posts $2 billion fourth-quarter loss •
On the Move
For Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Waikiki Galleria sold for $187M, records show •
Restaurant sought for former Victoria Inn site •
New CEO of BlackBerry maker isn't panicking •
Some Starbucks add wine, beer to menu •
Halliburton rides oil boom to $906M profit •
Digital-age leader Curley to retire from AP •
On the Move
For Monday, January 23, 2012
Ford salaries going up in April •
Wreck fails to mar cruise bookings
For Sunday, January 22, 2012
For Saturday, January 21, 2012
Lawmakers clear tobacco funds for med school •
REHAB Hospital selects Roe as new CEO •
GE earnings fall, sales miss estimates •
Kodak gets 2013 deadline to reorganize •
Walmart taps first Sam's Club female CEO •
Safety agency seeks checks on A380 wings •
Novartis drug investigated after 11 deaths •
On the Move
For Friday, January 20, 2012
Kauai poised for state's largest solar project •
Mobi boosts service with Kaneohe cell site •
Hawaiian Air reservations now 24 hours •
Jobless claims at 352,000, fewest since 2008 •
Google profit disappoints as ad prices sink •
With 9M vehicles sold, GM again on top •
Apple debuts interactive iPad textbooks •
On the Move
For Thursday, January 19, 2012
‘Five-0' beats rival despite drop in viewers •
‘Power dip' triggers failure at Tesoro plant •
Firm to start or stop phone book delivery; and more.
For Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hawaii's credit card debt down 11% in December •
Maui hotel union workers ratify contract •
Jack donates $15,000 to Boys & Girls Club •
Home Helpers opens franchise on Oahu •
Airbus takes record orders in 2011 •
Yahoo co-founder Yang leaving company •
Citi profit slips as it misses projections •
On the Move
For Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Hawaiian, ANA extend booking agreement •
Kaiser volunteers help on King Day projects •
Zappos customers warned of breach •
BMW recalls Minis for water pump problem •
Saudis plan refineries in China, Indonesia •
On the Move
For Monday, January 16, 2012
Tourism funds buoy isle activities •
Retail sales forecast to rise 3.4%
For Sunday, January 15, 2012
For Saturday, January 14, 2012
Kawaiaha'o wins ruling in 2009 burial suit •
Sagging stock puts Hoku on delisting edge •
Hawaii Tourism Japan opens new offices •
Hawaiian Air tops in U.S. for punctuality •
Hilo rental complex gets $3M in upgrades
For Friday, January 13, 2012
Ailing Hoku gets OK to borrow up to $10M •
Nihipali named union builder of the year •
Ad professionals seek award nominations •
Mobi PCS forms alliance to speed up data •
Home Depot to hire 70,000 for spring •
On the Move
For Thursday, January 12, 2012
La Pietra Hawaii School For Girls is marketing its campus for weddings and other events.
For Wednesday, January 11, 2012
BBB seeks nominations for Torch Awards •
Ford unveils new sedan to revive Lincoln •
GM, Ford execs say January sales strong •
Nintendo gives second glimpse of Wii U •
Google gets personal with search results
For Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Hawaiian Air sets passenger records •
Hoku files complaint over power costs •
‘Green jobs' summit planned for Kauai •
Apple CEO Tim Cook could top 2011 pay list •
On the Move
For Sunday, January 8, 2012
For Saturday, January 7, 2012
Farming convention features humorist Barry •
Isle gas prices climb after weeks of drops •
France, Italy show united front before crisis •
Eurozone retail sales hit by unemployment •
Best Buy sales declined in December •
FDA: J&J stopped study over poor results •
Sara Lee hires Campbell Soup executive •
On the Move
For Friday, January 6, 2012
Holiday discounts crimp retailers' profits •
GM to redesign Volt to protect battery •
Barnes & Noble looks at options for Nook •
Eli Lilly profit forecast misses expectations •
Alcoa to shutter Tennessee, Texas facilities •
On the Move
For Thursday, January 5, 2012
‘Hawaii Five-0' wins ratings battle •
Comments sought on long-term care plan •
Goodwill to hold job fair today; and more.
For Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Hoku's solar plant gets power reprieve •
Manufacturing growth hits 6-month peak •
November construction spending up 1.2% •
Fed interest rate forecasts go quarterly •
Starbucks increases prices in some states •
Former Brookstone CEO will join Sears •
On the Move
For Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Venezuela says it owes fraction of arbitration award •
Despite low mortgage rates, buyers likely to remain wary •
Euro sees decline amid concerns over debt crisis •
Brazil saw record highs for imports, exports in 2011 •
On the Move
For Monday, January 2, 2012
For Sunday, January 1, 2012
For Saturday, December 31, 2011
Additional Verizon cell sites add capacity •
Euro surrounded by doubt after 10 years •
Walgreen-Express Scripts compact ending •
FDA approves Pfizer pneumonia vaccine •
Spanish austerity plan raises taxes •
Chinese central bank to remain 'prudent' •
On the Move
For Friday, December 30, 2011
More contracts signed for home purchases •
Amazon says 'best holiday ever' for Kindle •
Verizon to charge $2 to pay some bills •
AMR shares to be dropped from NYSE •
J&J seeks OK for new anti-clotting drug •
Italian premier unveils plan for growth •
Salary cuts spur tax officials to leave jobs •
On the Move
For Thursday, December 29, 2011
State tops in energy efficiency investment •
Hawaii water now flows in New York area •
Shopping spurts reflect consumers' savvy; and more.
For Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Red Cross' Hawaii Chapter goes solar •
Economy to pick up but is still vulnerable •
Housing prices declined in October •
U.S. says China is not manipulating yuan •
MetLife sells bank business to GE Capital •
On the Move
For Tuesday, December 27, 2011
8 states to boost minimum wage in 2012 •
Federal agriculture reports earn reprieve •
Criticism greets new truck safety rules •
Fed extends public comment on Volcker rule •
On the Move
For Monday, December 26, 2011
For Sunday, December 25, 2011
For Saturday, December 24, 2011
AlohaCare awards $1.5M to health centers •
Evicting Wall Street protest cost L.A. $2.3M •
Banks stash money with European Bank •
GE Funding to pay $70M to settle complaint •
SunPower buys Total's solar unit for $165M •
On the Move
For Friday, December 23, 2011
California nurses strike over benefits, staff •
FCC seeks to ease media-ownership rule •
Justice to require sale before NYSE merger •
Toyota sets 2012 goal at 8.48M vehicles •
Feds seize $76M in counterfeit goods •
On the Move
For Thursday, December 22, 2011
Royal Hawaiian parking adds automation •
Wal-Mart pulls formula after baby's death •
Stock buybacks rise for 9th straight quarter
For Wednesday, December 21, 2011
3 new retailers join Shops at Wailea •
Unemployment fell in 43 states in November •
Japan picks Lockheed to supply fighter jets •
Nike earnings rise on strong demand •
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac sued in California •
On the Move
For Tuesday, December 20, 2011
HPM Building Supply buys Kauai Lumber •
Seawater Air Conditioning clears hurdle •
AT&T drops bid for T-Mobile •
On the Move
For Monday, December 19, 2011
For Sunday, December 18, 2011
For Saturday, December 17, 2011
Hoku CFO resigns • Online game developer's stock falls in IPO • Cellphone firms might get TV frequencies • Blowout preventer's maker will pay BP • Delta announces big LaGuardia expansion • United Rentals to buy RSC for $1.9 billion • On the Move • Ship Ahoy!
For Friday, December 16, 2011
Honolulu's average wage package is $60,428 •
Kukui'ula tapped as best new golf course •
On the Move
For Thursday, December 15, 2011
Food banks given credit union donations •
Grants open to Kahuku community groups •
Hawaiian starts Fukuoka ticket sales •
Consumers back to shopping after lull •
And more
For Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Go!Mokulele adds neighbor island flights •
Hawaiian travel packages bring savings •
Camera maker revises earnings reports
For Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Garden Isle publisher files for bankruptcy •
U.S. farmers prosper as crop sales soar •
Darker Intel outlook hampers tech stocks •
And more
For Monday, December 12, 2011
For Sunday, December 11, 2011
For Saturday, December 10, 2011
A&B begins Kakaako condo tower sales • Territorial plans third repurchase program • Aloha Kia expanding on Oahu, neighbor isles • Ford recalls sedans over wheel problems • Trade deficit falls for fourth straight month • On the Move • Ship Ahoy!
For Friday, December 9, 2011
Jobless applications drop may lead to hiring • EU tries for new eurozone accord • Japan sees growth even as investment dips • Corzine distances self from firm's downfall • On the Move • Ship Ahoy!
For Thursday, December 8, 2011
Hee joins opponents of Koa Ridge project •
Prudential gets new franchiser, keeps name •
Fighting Eel expands to Kailua; and more.
For Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Hawaiian passenger traffic up in November •
Small-business webinars will offer advice •
Citigroup to eliminate 4,500 positions •
Indiana discovers untouched $300 million •
On the Move
For Tuesday, December 6, 2011
OHA to help families with credit and homes •
On the Move
For Monday, December 5, 2011
America's Mattress opens Aiea site •
Electric car manufacturer stalls out •
Disney backs off hotel projects
For Sunday, December 4, 2011
For Saturday, December 3, 2011
Hawaii business confidence declines •
Hawaiian Air to hire 275 flight attendants •
Garden Island owner to file for bankruptcy •
Sunetric expands to 3 mainland cities •
$2M upgrade boosts Mobi data speeds •
On the Move
For Friday, December 2, 2011
Executive Chef opens store in Kailua •
Burger King also charges for kids toys •
GM willing to buy back Volts from owners •
Massachusetts sues banks over foreclosures •
H&R Block loan claims jump to $483M •
On the Move
For Thursday, December 1, 2011
IRS has $153M in undelivered tax refunds •
Machinists OK tentative deal with Boeing •
Errors found in United Air pension values; and more.
For Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Japanese firm finalizes First Insurance deal •
Hawaii gets funds for insurance exchange •
Bio-Beetle adds Nissan Leaf to car rentals •
Deadline nears for Medicare enrollment •
Horizon offers shippers $13.75M settlement •
On the Move
For Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Continental to cut Orange County-Maui flight •
Seeking entries for '10 Who Made a Difference' •
Facebook IPO could value firm at $100B •
Court rejects SEC settlement with Citigroup •
European leaders race to quell debt crisis •
On the Move
For Monday, November 28, 2011
Health care in Hawaii topic of forum •
Total recall
For Sunday, November 27, 2011
For Saturday, November 26, 2011
Kawaiaha'o Church lawsuit hearing delayed •
Sunetric will light up Santa display •
California firm bids for waste disposal pact •
Chevy Volt battery catches fire again •
On the Move
For Friday, November 25, 2011
Aloha United Way expands donor choices •
Microsoft to look at Yahoo's books again •
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide •
Retail groups sue over debit card fee rules •
Soap opera rescue plan falls short
For Thursday, November 24, 2011
Castle, HMSA OK 3-year reimbursement pact •
$8M in grants offered for nonprofit projects •
Weekly unemployment claims inch higher; and more.
Blue-collar state and county employees represented by the United Public Workers have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract.
For Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Seeking entries for '10 Who Made a Difference' •
Abercrombie, Japan sign Maui energy pact •
Makani Kai tapped for Kalaupapa flights •
Postal prices rising for express, priority mail •
Solyndra attracts only 1 potential buyer •
Travelport claims court win over American Air •
On the Move
For Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Black Friday petition delivered to Target •
AAA Hawaii expands online savings •
Hoku establishes N. America sales division •
Prosthetics-orthotics firm debuts new website •
Earnings show challenge for HP's Whitman •
On the Move
For Monday, November 21, 2011
Campaign to help needy buy fresh food •
Walmart will donate $1.5M to nonprofits
For Sunday, November 20, 2011
For Saturday, November 19, 2011
New York ID theft ring involved waiters •
McDonald's drops egg supplier over cruelty •
Heinz adapting to new economic realities •
On the Move
For Friday, November 18, 2011
Nominees sought for Business Hall of Fame •
Tax workshops scheduled statewide •
Alaska begins Honolulu-San Diego service •
Central Pacific stock rated 'hold' •
San Diego developer to buy city's newspaper •
On the Move
For Thursday, November 17, 2011
Apple Store to reopen at Ala Moana •
Kailua firm marketing travel drinks •
Wal-Mart to settle Netflix case for $27.5M; and more.
For Wednesday, November 16, 2011
'Five-0' lures 11.71M viewers, wins key demographic •
Cultural center announces new president •
Hawaii cancer society gets $3.5M donation •
Medicare counseling events offered •
On the Move
For Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sopogy, Chinese investor sign solar pact •
Air Australia offers special Honolulu fares •
Hawaii philanthropists to be honored •
Made in Hawaii Festival exhibitors sought •
On the Move
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