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BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) just made a major financial move that removes risk but raises tough valuation questions for investors. This video breaks down the upside, the catalysts, and the risks behind one of the market's most volatile AI stocks.

Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 27, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 1, 2026.

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