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Learn with ETMarkets: Market Mood Index (MMI): Explained!
The stock market operates based on collective investor sentiment. Positive news boosts stock prices, while negative sentiment drags them down.
Explained: Expense ratio in mutual funds and how your money is spent
In other words, it is the per-unit cost of running and managing the mutual fund. The expense ratio differs from fund house to fund house. The expense ratio is calculated as a percentage of daily investment value.
Explained: How the National Testing Agency (NTA) functions?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) faces scrutiny over recent exam irregularities in NEET-UG and UGC-NET. Established in 2017 under the Education Ministry, NTA conducts major exams like JEE-Main, NEET-UG, and UGC-NET. Recent controversies include grace marks disputes in NEET and paper leaks in UGC-NET, prompting a high-level review of NTA's operations and leadership changes.
ET Explainer: Decoding the hype over building an AI brain smarter than humans
While some, like OpenAI, are striving for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a new frontier in AI is generating debate: Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). This hypothetical technology would surpass even AGI, fundamentally changing humanity. What exactly is ASI, and how would it impact people? ET explains.
Explained: What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
China and the European Commission plan talks to address proposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles entering the EU, potentially easing tensions. The EU intends to impose provisional duties on these vehicles, ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%, with the deadline set for July 4. Negotiations between the EU and China are expected, with stakeholders having until July 18 to provide feedback. The Commission will publish its findings by July 4, and decisions on provisional duties will follow.
Explainer: How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide
Climate change is driving dangerous heat waves across the Northern Hemisphere, with global emissions continuing to rise since 1995.
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Budget 2024: What is Dividend Distribution Tax? Know How it will abolition impact the Indian economy?
In 2020-21, India's government abolished the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), shifting the tax burden on dividends from companies to shareholders directly. The move aimed to simplify taxation, enhance market appeal for Indian equities, stimulate domestic investment, and potentially attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country's economy.
Budget 2024 FAQs: Quick guide on how to read and understand the Budget
Budget 2024 FAQs: The Budget acts as a detailed plan outlining the government's anticipated income and spending for a fiscal year, covering from April 1 to March 31 of the subsequent year. This financial blueprint is pivotal in defining the nation's economic priorities and allocating resources accordingly. After the finance minister delivers the budget speech in the Lok Sabha, these essential documents are promptly uploaded to the official website, ensuring quick and widespread access to critical financial information.
ET Explainer: What are block and bulk deals?
Block deals involve large investors and do not impact stock prices in real time.
ET Explainer: The controversy around NEET UG 2024
Alakh Pandey, founder of PhysicsWallah, urges Supreme Court to investigate discrepancies in NEET-UG 2024. NTA awarded grace marks to 1,500+ students, sparking controversy. Test prep industry calls for re-examination and CBI inquiry into NTA's actions.
Explainer: Why the few big AI players worry US antitrust regulators
U.S. antitrust enforcers are investigating Big Tech's impact on the AI sector, looking into potential competition issues. Key concerns include data access advantages, impact on workers, and partnerships with Big Tech firms.
Dune Prophecy release date, story explained, total episodes: Check all key details
Dune Prophecy release date, episodes details have been revealed. Fans are curious about the story of Dune Prophecy.
Explainer: Why cyberattackers are increasingly launching attacks in Rust programming language
Rust is a powerful coding language released by the Rust Foundation backed by five companies – AWS, Huawei, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla. The company was founded in 2015.
What is UK Post Office Scandal? Who is Paula Vennells?
UK Post Office Scandal has created quite a public uproar in that country as the former British Post Office boss Paula Vennells is facing a public inquiry.
Explainer: What's new in Copilot+ PC?
A new breed of PCs made for the AI era is set for launch on June 18.
Explainer: What is OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o all about?
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, which reasons across voice, text and vision. Here are all your questions answered.
Explainer: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
Biden administration takes steps to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia by regulating advanced models. Concerns arise over deepfakes, misinformation, biological and cyber weapons, with potential threats from hacking groups and foreign governments.
ETtech Explainer: WhatsApp's standoff with Centre over end-to-end encryption
Last week, WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court that it would have to stop operations in India if it’s forced to break encryption for compliance with India’s Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021.
Explainer: What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?
ByteDance has 9 months to divest TikTok after Biden signs the bill. Potential injunctions could affect the sale process. Previous attempts by Trump and Biden regarding TikTok and WeChat bans are referenced in the article.
Brazil judge gives X five days to explain alleged non-compliance with court ruling
Brazil's Supreme Court probes X's compliance with blocking orders, involving Musk, amid accusations of spreading fake news and a coup attempt. X faces scrutiny for allowing active accounts despite court directives.
Explained | Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?
Bitcoin's halving reduces new bitcoin creation, maintaining scarcity. Analysts predict price falls post-halving due to reduced mining profitability. Market narratives attribute price surges to various factors, with regulators warning of speculative risks.
ETtech Explainer: Behind Apple’s search for Indian iCamera maker
Manufacturing and assembling camera modules is a complicated process involving multiple specialised components. Apple's move to possibly look at onboarding two Indian corporates to court Apple could be a catalyst for the country’s high-end manufacturing ambitions.
Explainer: Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?
EU probes Big Tech for Digital Markets Act violations, focusing on anti-steering and self-preferencing practices. Companies face fines up to 10% of global turnover. Google, Amazon, Apple, and Meta under investigation for unfair competition and data privacy concerns.
Explainer: Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
House overwhelmingly passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations within six months, citing national security risks from Chinese influence. Senate's stance on the bill is awaited for further developments.
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