The gaping trade deficit the U.S. has with the rest of the world shrank largely because Americans imported and paid less for oil. Read more..

By JEREMY W. PETERS - The New York Times

Danske Bank, the Nordic region’s second-biggest financial institution, said that it had agreed to buy Sampo Bank for 30.1 billion Danish kroner ($5.15 billion) to expand in Finland and the Baltics. Danske, based in Copenhagen, will sell shares and... Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

Andrew S. Fastow delivered the most expansive deposition yet in a spate of lawsuits stemming from Enron’s 2001 collapse. Read more..

By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO - The New York Times

Stock of the New York-based investment bank made swift gains, up $5.83, or 28 percent, from its initial public offering price of $21. Read more..

By DOW JONES/AP - The New York Times

Fourth-quarter profit doubled on the popularity of movies, growth at ABC and successful celebrations at its theme parks worldwide. Read more..

By LAURA M. HOLSON - The New York Times

Renault and Mahindra & Mahindra of India announced a joint venture to build a plant capable of making 500,000 cars a year. Read more..

By SARITHA RAI - The New York Times

The world’s largest insurer said its third-quarter earnings more than doubled after a quiet hurricane season. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

The annual FourSquare conference mixes media titans and Wall Street bankers with 20-something Web entrepreneurs. Read more..

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN - The New York Times

A securities filing by Fortress Investment Group provides a rare peek into the world of alternative investments. Read more..

By JENNY ANDERSON - The New York Times

Diesel engine makers have adapted to tougher environmental mandates, treating newer, cleaner engines as a point of pride. Read more..

By FELICITY BARRINGER - The New York Times