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In a recent article, a financial analyst argues that investing in renewable energy stocks will yield greater returns than investing in traditional fossil fuel companies. The analyst points to a consistent rise in renewable energy adoption and government incentives for green technologies as evidence that this trend will continue. Thus, he concludes that investors should shift their funds away from fossil fuels and into renewable energy.

However, some critics contend that the market for renewable energy is volatile and that government policies can change, leading to unpredictable outcomes. These critics argue that while the rise of renewable energy is noteworthy, it has not yet demonstrated stability comparable to well-established fossil fuel investments.

Based on the argument presented by the financial analyst, which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken his conclusion?

Fossil fuel companies have consistently reported higher profit margins over the past decade than renewable energy companies.

Some renewable energy stocks have recently experienced significant price drops, alarming potential investors.

Government incentives for renewable energy projects have been shown to vary widely from region to region.

Investors are beginning to diversify their portfolios by including both fossil fuels and renewable energy stocks.

Many financial analysts have begun to encourage investment in sustainable technologies as a way to reduce carbon footprint.

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