Permissible and impermissible items of trade

Q: Is share trading (equity, commodity, derivative, currency) permissible in Islam?

Q: Is it allowed to do business (buy and sell) of...

1. Toys like dolls, soft toys, superhero statues, stickers and pictures of animals, etc.

2. Board games like carrom, snake and ladders, Ludington, etc.

Q: I would like to know that in the Hanafi madhab, eating of lobster is not allowed. So is it permissible for a hanafi to trade (buy and sell) lobster?

Q: My husband's grandmother's only source of income is earned from selling movies and videos. Will it be permissible to eat at her house? Her income is not from a halaal source and not eating there will break family ties. Please advise.

Q: I would like to know if there is any ruling regarding a Muslim breeding and selling snakes and spiders. It it allowed in Islam?

Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim to sell clothing made from pig skin e.g. gloves, shoes, etc.? Will there be any difference in the ruling if these items are used as safety equipment/wear?

Q: I do not sell cigarettes, but I sell smoke pipes. Is this permissible?

Q: Can a Muslim business sell un-halaal products (meat etc.)? The business is located in a non-muslim community.

Q: Is it permissible to copy the functionality found in another company's software and develop it for business?

Q: I am currently working in a store which sells health and beauty products, including makeup, perfumes, creams, medicines, etc. Some of these products contain unlawful ingredients like alcohol and glycerin (which may be derived from animals or vegetables), and some may also have been tested on animals. My question is, is it permissible for me to work there selling these items?