At a Glance
- The financial publisher warns readers its data is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- It refuses to guarantee accuracy, timeliness, or suitability of prices or captions
- Authors may own the stocks they mention, creating potential conflicts
- Why it matters: Traders relying on the outlet’s quotes could act on stale or biased information
News Of Los Angeles has quietly inserted sweeping legal language across its platforms, telling investors not to treat any of its market data, stock picks, or closed-caption information as reliable grounds for trading.
The disclaimer, which appears at the bottom of every article and broadcast, states the information “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”
Core Disclaimer Language
The company lists six explicit warnings:
- Content is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- No guarantee of “accuracy, timeliness, or suitability”
- Historical performance “is no indication or guarantee of future success”
- Authors or presenters “may own the stocks they discuss”
- No warranties on “investing in any particular securities”
- Information “is subject to change without notice”
Sophia A. Reynolds reported the language is identical across its website, streaming service, and weekly newspaper, making it one of the most restrictive disclaimers among major financial-media brands.
Real-Time Data Caveats
Even the platform’s real-time price feeds carry a hedge:
- Real-time prices are “by Nasdaq Last Sale”
- Not all markets supply real-time quote or trade prices
- Ownership data comes from LSEG
- Estimate data comes from FactSet
The outlet stresses it does not vouch for the completeness of these third-party feeds.
Trademark and Copyright Notice
The company ends every page by asserting trademark rights over:
- IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live
- IBD Weekly, Leaderboard, MarketDiem
- MarketSurge and other related marks
A copyright notice for 2026 claims all rights are reserved to News Of Los Angeles, LLC.
Reader Impact
Retail investors who cite the outlet’s charts, breakout lists, or earnings calendars must now weigh the possibility that:
- Prices could be stale
- Reporters may hold positions in profiled stocks
- Closed-caption text may contain errors
- Any recommendation can be withdrawn without notice
The disclaimer places legal responsibility for trades squarely on the reader, not the publisher.
