ReutersOil imports lift US trade deficit to near five-year highReutersWASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a near five-year high in January as rising oil prices helped to push up the import bill, pointing to slower economic growth in the first quart …

Wall Street JournalWilbur Ross's Next Big Bet: Oil and GasWall Street JournalWilbur Ross, known for big investments in downtrodden industries, is betting that the oil and gas slump has dragged on long enough to shake out weaker players. His investment …

BloombergInvestors Have $100 Billion to Spend on Oil Assets No One Else WantsBloombergPrecise numbers are hard to come by, but in conversations with investors, bankers and analysts across the industry, there's little doubt that private equity firms are …

Wall Street JournalOil Patch Claims More VictimsWall Street JournalExco's shares lost more than half their value Friday after the Dallas company said it hired advisers and formed a special committee to explore alternatives, including seeking bankruptcy …