A sell-side analyst works for an investment bank or a brokerage firm and evaluates companies for future earnings growth and other investment criteria. Aside from stimulating buying and selling, the reliability of the research will help the client make a better decision. They sometimes place recommendations on company shares publicly listed or other securities, typically phrased as "buy", "sell", or "hold." They offer their recommendations to clients. Buying and selling of securities will produce commissions for the brokerage. When a brokerage is also a market maker for the stock being rated, the analyst might influence the price of shares and the brokerage ultimately reap the benefits.