Bank of America profit boosted by trading gains, interest income

Bank of America topped estimates for first-quarter profit as interest income grew and volatile markets helped its stock traders rake in a record haul. As markets whipsawed around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, BofA brought in 9% higher trading revenue, mirroring trends seen at rivals."Though we potentially face a changing economy in the future, we believe the disciplined investments we have made for high-quality growth, our diverse set of businesses and the team's relentless focus on respons ...