Investor Place·2026-01-11 17:00Group 1 - In 2025, investors could have achieved 42% returns by investing in the top 10 performers of 2024, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 16% gain [2] - Hindsight investing can lead to significant losses, as seen with Signature Bank and Ford Motor Co. in 2022, where they experienced declines of 63% and 42% respectively [3] - Current trends that drove growth in 2024 and 2025 are becoming less reliable, prompting a need for investors to adapt to new trends in the next 60 to 90 days [5] Group 2 - The anticipated trend of rate cuts in 2026 may be underestimated, with betting markets suggesting at least three cuts, which could benefit Rocket Cos. Inc. (RKT) [8][9] - Rocket Cos. is positioned to capitalize on potential refinancing activity if mortgage rates fall below 6%, following a recent upgrade to an "A" grade in the Stock Grader system [12][13] - Gene editing technologies are emerging as a significant trend, with Crispr Therapeutics AG (CRSP) being a leading company in this space, expected to see substantial revenue growth from its sickle-cell therapy [14][20] Group 3 - Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (EVLV) is positioned to benefit from increased demand for security solutions, particularly in public spaces, as it offers advanced weapon detection technology [22][24] - Evolv has shifted to a subscription model and improved its operations following a scandal, which may lead to better-than-expected growth in 2026 [25][26] - The overall market is showing signs of potential downturns, with historical parallels to previous market collapses, indicating that current optimism may be misplaced [27][28]