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Which of the following would cause a company's WACC to decrease?

  1. The Federal Reserve increases interest rates, raising the Risk-Free rate.
  2. The company's credit rating is upgraded, leading to a lower pre-tax cost of debt.
  3. The company's Beta increases due to a more volatile business environment.
  4. The corporate tax rate is lowered, reducing the value of the interest tax shield.

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