According to Table 8

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to Table 8.4,in 2007 the top two industrial sectors of the 100 largest MNCs were

• A) electronics/computers and food/beverages/tobacco.
• B) motor vehicles/parts and petroleum/mining.
• C) pharmaceuticals and telecommunications.
• D) petroleum/mining and utilities.
• E) electronics/computers and telecommunications.

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Definitions:

Data Mining

Sorting through large amounts of historical data to uncover systematic patterns that can be used as the basis of a trading strategy.

Systematic Patterns

Repetitive or predictable behaviors observed within a system, market, or set of data, which can sometimes be exploited for forecasting or strategic purposes.

Historical Data

Previously recorded information and data points regarding an asset's performance, prices, volumes, and other relevant financial metrics.

Liquidity Risk

The risk that an entity may not be able to buy or sell an asset quickly enough without causing a significant movement in its price.