The Most 'Hated' Name In the Market Right Now Is a Screaming Buy

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In this video, I will discuss Meta (NASDAQ: META), why it is so cheap, updates on CoreWeave, Micron, Rubrik, and OpenAI. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 16, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Neil Rozenbaum has positions in CoreWeave, Meta Platforms, Micron Technology, and Rubrik. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms and Rubrik. The Motley Fool recommends Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Neil is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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