Wall Street JournalOil Gains Ahead of Latest US Drilling DataWall Street JournalNEW YORK—Oil prices rose Friday ahead of the latest report on oil drilling activity in the U.S.. Investors in recent months have been focusing on the number of oil drilling rig …

Crude collapse leads to layoffs, public spending cuts in Canada's oil patchThe Globe and MailThe collapse in global crude prices is exacting a heavy toll on Canada's oil patch and governments, with industry layoffs now mounting into the thousands a …

Oil Prices Rise Again in Volatile WeekWall Street JournalLONDON—Oil prices rose on Friday, capping a turbulent week that saw futures swinging between big gains and heavy losses. Market participants said oil prices, which have fallen more than 50% in the pa …