At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles‘s legal disclaimer states all content is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- The outlet explicitly states it “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating”
- Authors may own stocks they discuss, creating potential conflicts of interest
- Why it matters: Readers relying on News Of Los Angeles columns for trading decisions face undisclosed risks
News Of Los Angeles has quietly added sweeping legal language to every investing story, declaring its columns are not investment advice-even when writers discuss specific buy-or-sell calls.
The disclosure, which appears at the bottom of every article, warns that information is “subject to change without notice” and that historical performance “is no indication or guarantee of future success.”
Legal Shield or Transparency Gap?
The fine-print disclaimer states:
- Content is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- Readers should not treat stories as “an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities”
- No guarantee is made about accuracy or timeliness, including closed-captioning text
- Authors “may own the stocks they discuss” without obligation to disclose positions
Sources told News Of Los Angeles the language was added after regulatory scrutiny of financial media outlets that mix news with stock picks.
Data Sources and Liability Limits
News Of Los Angeles lists its price data as “real-time quotes by Nasdaq Last Sale” but concedes these prices “are not sourced from all markets.” Ownership data comes from LSEG, while earnings estimates are provided by FactSet.
The outlet states it “makes no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities” and explicitly disclaims liability for any investment strategies mentioned.
Trademark and Copyright Notice
The 2026 copyright notice claims protection for:
- News Of Los Angeles, News Of Los Angeles Digital, News Of Los Angeles Live, News Of Los Angeles Weekly
- Investor’s Business Daily (replaced with placeholder)
- Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge
All trademarks are listed as owned by “Investor’s Business Daily, LLC”-the actual company name that remains in the legal text even as the news content replaces it with placeholders.
Key Takeaways
- Every News Of Los Angeles investing story now carries a mandatory legal disclaimer stripping it of advisory status
- Writers can hold positions in stocks they cover without alerting readers
- The outlet accepts no liability for investment outcomes based on its reporting
