By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, March 3 (Reuters) - Investors rushed to lock in a spike in oil prices this week, resulting in a record volume of energy futures and options contracts changing hands on Monday,

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran sent stock futures tumbling and oil prices surging over potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Military strikes on Iran rattled global markets on Monday with U.S. futures following markets in Europe and Asia lower. Energy prices rose sharply. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow

Single stock futures are contracts that allow traders to hedge or speculate on stock prices. Learn how they provide leverage and about their risks and benefits.

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrowest point in the Persian Gulf and a vital link for oil shipments. See where it is and what could happen next.