Scenario 2

For the first time in history, access to the observations, wisdom, and emotional reactions of millions of people globally is available in real-time. Social media data represents a collective barometer of thoughts and ideas touching every aspect of the world.

As social platforms increasingly become a primary means of communication for our age, asset managers, equity analysts, and high-frequency traders are incorporating leading indicator data from these platforms into investment decisions...

You are required to:

Task 3:

Explain the concepts of the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) with appropriate supportive examples with reference to Muscat Securities Market (MSM).

(500 words)

Task 4:

Critically discuss:

1. The impact of social media on stock market efficiency.
   2. The wisdom of using information from social media to make investment decisions.

(500 words)