The Honolulu Advertiser

The Honolulu Advertiser - Business Business articles for Sunday, December 21, 2003

Business
•	$480 million land sale introduces major player
•	Economy bright at year's end
•	Bonuses coming in smaller packages
•	RETAIL SALES Wal-Mart joins online digital-music stores
•	Online shopping not immune to holiday hordes
•	Business is booming as Santa lavishes gifts on family pets
•	FINANCE & INVESTING Billions taken from investors' pockets
•	Investment income this year paltry at best
•	New year good time to review portfolio
•	Save with year-end tax planning
•	HAWAI'I MARKET WATCH Spotlight: Hawaiian Electric Industries
•	HAWAI'I STATUS REPORT International, Mainland visitor counts soar in mid-December
•	Jobless claims fall for second week in a row
•	Holiday season caps year of higher spending in Hawai'i
•	Nevada tourism targets diversity, investment
•	Retailers focus holiday promotions on repeat customers