I recently faced an insight I didn't want to. The brutal truth came to me: I may have more ex-customers than I have customers.

Hawaii's marriage laws allow couples to register for a license and be married the same day, a process conducive for tourists only in the state a short time.

The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its index of manufacturing activity rose to 57.3. That was up from 56.4 in October and was the highest since April 2011. A reading above 50 signals growth.

Stocks were mixed in early trading as investors weighed encouraging news about the economy against weaker holiday shopping sales.