My thoughts on stock influencers

I don't trust influencers. I feel most influencers have alterior motives for making the recommendation that they do. Perhaps they recommend a buy on something so they can raise the price allowing them to sell the position off for some gains, or put a sell rating on something because they hold a short position that is losing money and want to drop the price to cover the position. They may tell you to buy and hold a position to create stable price points for them to buy and sell while you and others "hold down the fort". Whatever the reasons are, it's usually driven by self interest. It's better to learn to read charts and technical indicators and do your own due diligence for yourself to come up with a strategy that works for you, rather than be dependent on someone else for your own success.