business and finance

Analyst sees Starbucks overtaking McDonald’s

That’s the prediction of Nomura analyst Mark Kalinowski, who named Starbucks his top restaurant stock for 2017 in a report…

January 4, 2017 • Leslie Patton

Business

Understanding your financial health is all about the numbers

du1-i-syn Knowing certain numbers can help you understand how well you’re converting income into wealth, as well as the impact…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

A Take on Tourism

In uncertain times, just go with what you know

du1-i-syn Frankly, if there was ever a time not to try to make sense of last year or predict what…

January 4, 2017 • Bob Kunkel — Staff reporter

Business

Durango Floatation Therapy offers escape from your senses

opened on north Main

January 4, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to meet Jan. 12

Trusts and estate attorney Ashley Geyer will address estate planning issues as guest speaker. Reservations are required and costs $20…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Young Professionals to host ‘Lunches with Leaders’ event Jan. 10

The event will feature guest speaker Dave Thibodeau, co-founder of Ska Brewing Co. and Peach Street Distillers. Registration is required.…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Land Title Guarantee Company promotes two Durango employees

Taulli and Apolinario will manage and present real estate transactions and closings to Land Title Guarantee clientele as closing associates.

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

First National Bank of Durango hires new mortgage loan officer

Before being hired in 2014 as marketing and development director, Simon worked for the American Cancer Society as executive director,…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Tickets now on sale for ‘Durango Rocks’ awards event

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a pre-awards reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The awards presentation…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Durango BID’s year-end survey submissions to end Jan. 6

Visit www.downtowndurango.org to complete the survey and submit additional comments for the 2017 year. All community members are encouraged to…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Bernsteen now offering surgery services at Riverview Animal Hospital

Bernsteen graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and has over 25 yearsâ€™ experience as…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

For 40 years, presidents have spent Inauguration Eve at Blair House – will Trump?

Then-President-elect Barack Obama signs the Blair House guest book on the morning of his first inauguration in 2009.Blair House/State Department…

January 1, 2017 • Roxanne Roberts

Business

Pending home sales tumble in November

Rising mortgage rates may be hampering new home sales, with the National Association of Realtors reporting that fewer Americans signed…

January 1, 2017 • JOSH BOAK

Business

Inventory, interest rates top real estate concerns for 2017

sales throughout 2016

January 1, 2017 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Business

Mortgage rates wander higher

After jumping 14 basis points – a basis point is 0.01 percentage point – the week before, the 30-year fixed…

January 1, 2017 • Kathy Orton

Business

Vantiv expects to be No. 1 payment processor in 2017

demand, new payment options help drive growth

December 28, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Here’s some financial resolutions you can keep

FILE – This file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Liz Weston, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. (Dylan Entelis/NerdWallet…

December 28, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Burger robots: Labor nod revives image but reality’s complex

The imagery resurfaced when President-elect Donald Trump named Andrew Puzder to head the Labor Department. Puzder, CEO of the company…

December 28, 2016 • CANDICE CHOI

business and finance

New shopping, dining options arriving soon

Cerda 7 Cantina Y Comida opened recently in the third space carved out of the old Francisco’s building. It has…

December 28, 2016 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

Kogan Builders hires project manager

He has a background in construction management and design and 25 yearsâ€™ construction experience building track housing, large custom homes…

December 28, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

EXIT Realty Home and Ranch hires Sigillito

Contact Jon Sigillito at 946-0896 for real estate services or for additional information.

December 28, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Mortgage rates continue to rise

December 26, 2016 • Kathy Orton

Business

Preparing for a winter sell

estate agents say capitalize on holidays

December 25, 2016 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Business

D.C. hotel sale could be expensive for Trump

resolve conflicts issue may mean selling property at loss

December 25, 2016 • Hui-yong Yu and Ben Brody