I am a retired accountant with a background in large mining projects, from feasibility to full-scale operation, large scale primary industry and food processing, commercialisation of university intellectual property, and consulting to small businesses, government departments and insolvency practitioners. I have gained a wealth of experience from having the extreme good fortune to work, in a cooperative environment, with so many people far more intelligent and smarter than me; from scientists and engineers w ...

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HE ) recently reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results , so I thought I’d look at the company’s performance for the year and give some thoughts on how it has traversed theMSc in Finance. Long-term horizon investor mostly with 5-10 year horizon. I like to keep investing simple. I believe a portfolio should consist of a mix of growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks but usually end up looking for value more than anything. I also sell options from time to time.Anal ...

HONOLULU, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc. (OTC PINK: ECGS), a leading bottler specializing in purified and spring water, announced today that it has executed a merger agreement to acquire all assets of Hawaiian Springs Water Company (HSW). The plant is situated on approximately 7 acres of leased facilities near Hilo, HI. The main bottling facility is approximately 33,000 square feet, which includes warehousing. The plant facility also includes a solar farm (PV) providing an altern ...

The Company has executed a new lease on the 2nd largest bottled water plant near Honolulu HIHONOLULU, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Growth Strategies, Inc (OTC PINK:ECGS), a premier bottler of purified and spring water, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Hawaiian Isles Water (HIW) based in Aiea, HI. HIW is a 29-year-old brand providing purified bottled water throughout the islands. The assets acquired are all of the branding/IP, bottling equipment, and raw materials inventory. The compan ...

First Hawaiian's (NASDAQ: FHB ) near-term prospects have improved significantly since my last update in the summer. While I have always liked this bank from a quality angle, the near-term outlook for earnings growth was soft back then, meaning a then-multiple of 13.5xI like to take a long term, buy-and-hold approach to investing, with a bias toward stocks that can sustainably post high quality earnings. Mostly found in the dividend and income section. Blog about various US/Canadian stocks at 'The Compound I ...

Alexander & Baldwin (NYSE: ALEX ) offers investors exposure to Hawaii, along with a decent dividend yield and one of the best REIT balance sheets out there. It's a conservative company that's built to endure even the worst recession, makingNelson retired from the corporate world at 39 and now manages his own portfolio full-time. His focus is on under covered and unappreciated Canadian dividend stocks, excellent companies at solid values which happen to pay dividends.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, ...

SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're ready to experience a bucket-list vacation to Australia or New Zealand, now is the perfect time to book a flight to the warmth, beauty and excitement of a Southern Hemisphere adventure. Maybe even make some new Aussie and Kiwi friends along the way. Fly Alaska and Hawaiian via Honolulu to Sydney and Auckland From now through Nov. 21, 2024, you can take advantage of special fares starting at $390 one-way from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu for travel to ...

The carrier today unveiled the first of three "Moana 2" character aircraft designs and launched the Navigate Your Own Adventure global sweepstakes HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the upcoming epic animated musical, Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2," coming to theaters Nov. 27, by unveiling the first of three "Moana 2" aircraft designs. Hawaiian's Airbus A330 aircraft features the courageous wayfinder Moana; the shape-shifting demigod, Maui, the small-but-men ...

HONOLULU, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB), announced today the appointment of Tertia Freas to serve on its Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of First Hawaiian Bank. Freas also was appointed to the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee. All appointments are effective October 15, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Tertia Freas and thank her for agreeing to serve on our Board,” said Bob Harrison, First Hawaiian, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO. “Her deep expertise ...

HONOLULU, Oct. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Friday, October 25, 2024 before the market opens. First Hawaiian will host a conference call to discuss the company’s results on the same day at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Hawaii Time). To access the call by phone, participants will need to click on the following registration link:https://register.vevent.com/register/BIec8273f35cc340bcb13d ...