1. Given the following situations, evaluate in each scenario whether the hypothesis of an efficient capital market of semi-strong form is violated.

1. Through the introduction of an advanced webinar into the analysis of the past share price movements, a brokerage firm is able to predict price movements are able to earn consistent 1% profit more than normal market returns after adjusted for risk. 4m (250 words)
2. On average, investors in the stock market this year are expected to earn a positive return on their investment. Some investors will earn considerably more than others. 4m (250 words)
3. You have discovered that the square root of any given stock price multiplied by the day of the month provides an indication of the direction in price movement of that particular stock with a probability of 20%. 4m (250 words)