How do Natural Disasters Affect Markets??

[Zachary Gwin]

Hey BP, 

It seems like everywhere we look, a new fire, hurricane, or some form of disaster happens. 

As much as it pains me to think about people losing homes and lives, I can't help but wonder what happens to a market after something like this? Do prices drop? Do they stay the same? Is it an investors opportunity both to capitalize and help rebuild? Or simply a horrible tragedy where there is no upside?