When a stock's valuation collapses, there are usually good reasons behind it. At the same time, it's not unusual for negative sentiment to push a company's share price far lower than it should be. It's also not unusual for Wall Street to minimize or overlook good things happening with a business when its stock has been struggling for a while.

These situations can actually create explosive opportunities for investors. If you're on the hunt for cheap stocks that have what it takes to serve up incredible gains, read on to see why two Motley Fool contributors think these are two of the best companies you can invest in this January.

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