At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles states its market data is for “informational and educational purposes only”
- The outlet concedes it offers “no guarantee as to accuracy, timeliness, or suitability”
- Historical performance data does not promise future results
- Why it matters: Investors relying on the feed for split-second decisions face unverified risk
News Of Los Angeles has posted a sweeping disclaimer telling readers that every price, estimate, and recommendation carried on its platforms is unvetted and should not be treated as a trading trigger. The notice, buried at the bottom of each page, strips legal responsibility from the outlet and shifts it entirely onto the user.
No Promise of Correctness
The language is blunt: information is supplied “as is” and may change without warning. News Of Los Angeles concedes the feed can contain errors, including in closed-caption text, and warns that “we make no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities.”
Key admissions:
- Real-time quotes are “not sourced from all markets”
- Ownership figures come from LSEG; earnings estimates from FactSet-both outside News Of Los Angeles‘s control
- Past performance “is no indication or guarantee of future success”
Authors May Trade Against You
A separate clause alerts readers that columnists “may own the stocks they discuss.” The outlet does not require them to disclose positions at the time of publication, leaving open the possibility that a bullish article could coincide with an author’s exit.
Trademarks Tightly Held
The disclosure also serves as a legal shield for News Of Los Angeles‘s own brands. IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and related marks are all registered to News Of Los Angeles, LLC. The notice extends copyright protection through 2026.
Bottom Line for Traders
Anyone using News Of Los Angeles‘s dashboards for entry or exit signals must accept that the numbers might lag, omit venues, or simply be wrong. The firm explicitly states it is “not an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.” In short, the data is free to use-but the risk is entirely yours.
