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Long-term U.S. mortgage rates dip slightly
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates moved little this week after a months-long stretch of increases. Read more
HPU receives $1 million gift from supporter
Hawaii Pacific University has received a $1 million donation from global businessman and HPU supporter Allen Zecha. Read more
U.S. home prices post 6.2% annual gain
U.S. home prices posted another big gain in January, pushed higher by a shortage of homes for sale. Read more
Hawaiian, JAL begin codeshare ticket sales
Hawaiian and Japan airlines began sales Thursday of their codeshare flights for travel starting Sunday. Read more
Average 30-year mortgage rate rises
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates are ticking up slightly this week, the 10th increase in the past 11 weeks. Read more
Existing-home sales climbed 3% last month
U.S. sales of existing homes rebounded in February after declining for the previous two months, a sign that many Americans are still looking to buy despite rising prices and a shrinking number of homes available on the market. Read more
China’s premier appeals to U.S. to ‘act rationally’
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang appealed to Washington on Tuesday to “act rationally” and avoid disrupting trade over steel, technology and other disputes. He promised Beijing will “open even wider” to imports and investment. Read more
Accessories chain Claire’s files for Chapter 11
Claire’s, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read more
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American Savings gives $65,000 to scholarship fund
American Savings Bank has donated $65,000 to the American Savings Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund. Read more
Mortgage rates fall for first time this year
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for the first time this year as the spring home-buying season begins. Read more
T.J. Maxx opening first store in Hilo
Off-price retailer T.J. Maxx is opening its first store today in Hilo. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines revises its financial outlook upward
Hawaiian Airlines has revised its first-quarter and full-year expectations and adjusted some 2016 and 2017 financial results due to its adoption of a new revenue accounting standard. Read more
Airlines invest to prevent overbooked flights
Following the ugly case of David Dao, the Kentucky doctor who was dragged from an overbooked United Airlines flight, the U.S. airline industry vowed to fix the problem of oversold planes. Read more
Tony Roma’s in Aiea will close March 25
Franchise holder WDI International decided not to renew its lease for Tony Roma’s Aiea location, said Mandy Amaral, assistant general manager for the restaurant, which opened in 1987. Read more
Petersen acquires Haleakala Solar
Fremont, Calif.-based PetersenDean Roofing & Solar said it has acquired Hawaii-based Haleakala Solar. Read more
Air Canada expanding service
Air Canada said Wednesday it will launch seasonal service to Kauai with its new Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet this winter and also will double the frequency of its flights from Western Canada to Hawaii. Read more
Ross Stores exceeds profit forecasts
Ross Stores Inc. on Tuesday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $450.7 million. Read more
Walmart to expand meal kits to more stores
Walmart wants a bigger slice of the crowded meal kits business, announcing Monday that it will offer easy-to-make dinners in more stores this year. Read more
Maine lobster catch falls to lowest since 2011
The state that dominates the U.S. lobster haul saw the catch fall to its lowest level since 2011 last year, yet the industry is still strong and the crustaceans remain easily available to consumers, regulators said Friday. Read more
U.S. automobile sales declined in 2% in February
U.S. sales of new cars and trucks tailed off in February as automakers eased up on discounts. Read more
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