Investing In Conflict: How Stock Traders Cash In On Geopolitical Tension

The Islamic State group continues to gain power in the Middle East, Russia-Ukraine tensions persist, and Ebola has killed more than 4,000 people in West Africa. While these events are worrisome and tragic, they also mean a great deal to a certain kind of investor. "There's always a clientele for people who are looking to invest in certain stocks" said Abhishek Varma, assistant professor of finance at Illinois State University. "I'm not saying there are people who seek out evil companies, but the...