Why Greece Is a GODSEND for Traders

The turmoil in Greece has been a godsend for traders, who struggle to make money when prices in financial markets are flatlining and have a much more lucrative existence when they swing freely between highs and lows. That's been boosting profits at the securities divisions of Europe's investment banks -- at the very time when they've committed to scaling back trading to take fewer risks and reinforce their capital bases.