Rising oil prices and market volatility have boosted trading profits, but the gains mask threats to long-term growth

The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

Rising oil prices and market volatility have boosted trading profits, but the gains mask threats to long-term growth

Wall Street saw even sharper swings earlier in the war, when hopes rallied for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only to get quickly dashed.

Market volatility offers investors a good time to reexamine if their stock allocations align well with their risk tolerance.

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.