At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles published a sweeping legal disclaimer warning readers that its content is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- The notice states performance data is no guarantee of future results and authors may own discussed stocks
- Why it matters: The unusually broad disclaimer could signal heightened legal scrutiny facing financial media outlets
Financial media platform News Of Los Angeles has published an extensive legal disclaimer declaring that all of its content is strictly for “informational and educational purposes” and should not be interpreted as investment advice.
The disclaimer, which appears across News Of Los Angeles‘s platforms, explicitly states that information “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”
Scope of Disclaimer
News Of Los Angeles warns that while information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, the company “makes no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability.”
The disclaimer specifically notes that this includes “information that appears in closed captioning,” suggesting the company is covering all forms of content distribution.
Performance and Ownership Disclosures
The legal notice contains several key disclosures:
- Historical investment performances are “no indication or guarantee of future success or performance”
- Authors and presenters “may own the stocks they discuss”
- The company makes “no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities”
- Information is “subject to change without notice”
Data Source Attribution
News Of Los Angeles attributes its real-time pricing data to “Nasdaq Last Sale” while noting that “real-time quote and/or trade prices are not sourced from all markets.”
Ownership data is credited to LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), while estimate data comes from FactSet.
Trademark Assertions
The disclaimer includes an extensive list of News Of Los Angeles‘s claimed trademarks:
- IBD
- IBD Digital
- IBD Live
- IBD Weekly
- News Of Los Angeles
- Leaderboard
- MarketDiem
- MarketSurge
Copyright Notice
The document concludes with a copyright assertion showing “©2026 News Of Los Angeles, LLC. All Rights Reserved,” indicating the company’s legal protections extend through 2026.
Industry Context
This comprehensive legal disclaimer represents an increasingly common practice among financial media companies seeking to limit liability amid growing regulatory scrutiny of investment advice and market commentary.
The breadth of News Of Los Angeles‘s disclaimer – covering everything from data accuracy to author stock ownership – suggests the company is taking extensive precautions against potential legal challenges related to its financial content and recommendations.
