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Impact of Perceived Risk on Risk Premium
A technology company's stock is currently viewed by investors as a high-risk asset due to intense market competition and unpredictable innovation cycles. If this company announces a major technological breakthrough that secures its market leadership for the foreseeable future, significantly reducing the uncertainty of its future profits, what is the expected impact on the risk premium associated with its stock? Explain the reasoning behind this change.
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