As a province rich in natural resources, it’s important for Saskatchewan to continue to invest in not only those, but also the knowledge-based economy around them to ensure a prosperous future the head of the Canada West Foundation said Thursday.

ETFs have been praised for improving the investing experience in a number of different ways. They have been the catalyst for a shift towards low cost indexing strategies, and have placed strong downward pressure on management fees throughout the investing landscape.

Less than 40 years ago the UAE was populated by small local communities who lived satisfactorily off the desert land.

Sergio Marchionne , chief executive officer of both automakers, celebrated the start of 500 production at Chrysler’s Toluca, Mexico, assembly plant yesterday. He said another Fiat vehicle may be made there and that Fiat commercial vehicles may be assembled in Saltillo.

Wyndemere Country Club announced plans for a $11.5 million expansion and renovation of its clubhouse, pool and patios over the next two years.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is doing well despite competition from cheaper Chinese imports.

A rising price for oil which is pushing the cost of jet fuel higher has prompted the International Air Transport Association to downgrade its outlook for the airline industry. BNN asks Will Randow, airline analyst, Citigroup Global Markets

Google Inc. , the world’s biggest Internet-search company, is opening new offices in Latin America and boosting staffing levels by 50 percent to capitalize on its fastest-growing region.

Natural-gas ETFs diverge from surging oil prices on expectations of mild weather through the rest of the heating season and comfort with supply levels.

Q: I currently am invested in the Oakmark Fund, the Oakmark International Fund and the USAA Short-Term Bond Fund. I was looking to get into a value-based small-cap fund