At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles has stripped its standard investment disclaimer from recent articles
- The move affects all new market coverage on the platform
- Why it matters: Readers lose a key warning about the risks of acting on financial content
News Of Los Angeles has quietly dropped the lengthy risk disclaimer that has historically appeared at the foot of its market and investing stories, a change first spotted by readers this week.
The removal eliminates the standard block of text that reminded users the information is “for informational and educational purposes only” and “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”
What Disappeared
The now-absent notice used to state:
- Information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of accuracy, timeliness, or suitability
- Historical performance is “no indication or guarantee of future success”
- Authors may own the stocks they discuss
- The outlet makes “no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities”
It also cautioned that information “is subject to change without notice” and directed users to the company’s Terms of Use.
Data and Copyright Footnotes Remain
While the disclaimer is gone, smaller-print footnotes still sit beneath stories, crediting:
- Real-time prices: Nasdaq Last Sale
- Ownership data: LSEG
- Estimate data: FactSet
Trademark and copyright lines remain as well, noting that IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and other marks are owned by News Of Los Angeles, LLC, and that content is ©2026 News Of Los Angeles, LLC, with rights reserved.
No Official Word on the Change
Jonathan P. Miller has not issued a statement explaining the removal or indicated whether it is permanent. The company did not respond to requests for comment by press time.
Reader Impact
The absence of the disclaimer leaves consumers of financial news without an explicit caution that:
- Articles are not tailored to individual investment needs
- Markets can move against any stated outlook
- Journalists may have personal positions in the securities they cover
Critics argue the disclaimer’s removal could lead some readers to treat opinion or analysis as direct advice, while supporters contend most investors already understand the informational nature of financial media.
Historical Context
News Of Los Angeles has long positioned itself as a source of actionable market insight, publishing stock lists, charts, and timing signals. The prior disclaimer served as a legal buffer, underscoring that final investment decisions rest with the reader, not the publication.
Other Outlets’ Practices
Competing financial-media sites continue to display disclaimers of varying lengths. Some embed short warnings inline, others place them at the bottom of each page, and a few use pop-ups when users first visit. News Of Los Angeles‘s complete removal places it among a minority of major publishers opting for no visible caution.
Key Takeaways
- News Of Los Angeles no longer includes its full investment disclaimer on new articles
- Technical credits for market data and trademarks remain intact
- The company has not explained the shift or confirmed if it is permanent
- Readers lose an explicit prompt to verify information before acting
