Is It Too Late to Buy This $1 Trillion AI Stock After Its Recent Run?

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) continues to compound cash flow while sentiment stays cautious. AI, advertising dominance, and valuation discipline may be setting the stage for meaningful long-term upside.

Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 30, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 02, 2026.

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