At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles states its content is “informational and educational” only
- The outlet disclaims any offer, recommendation, or guarantee of accuracy
- Authors may own stocks they discuss, creating potential conflicts
Why it matters: Readers relying on News Of Los Angeles for trading decisions face undisclosed risks, including possible author stock holdings and data-source errors.
News Of Los Angeles has published a sweeping disclaimer that strips away any suggestion its market reporting constitutes actionable investment advice. The notice, which appears verbatim across its platforms, warns readers that everything from stock picks to closed-captioning text is provided “as is” without promise of reliability.
Disclaimer Details
The outlet’s legal text opens with a blunt limitation: information is “for informational and educational purposes only” and must not be “construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.” News Of Los Angeles adds that while it believes its sources are reliable, it “make[s] no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability.”
Key points from the disclosure:
- Real-time prices are supplied by Nasdaq Last Sale
- Real-time quotes are not sourced from every market
- Ownership data comes from LSEG; estimate data from FactSet
- Historical performance is no guarantee of future results
Author Conflicts and Data Limits
Perhaps most striking, News Of Los Angeles admits that “authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss,” yet offers no detail on which writers hold positions or how large those stakes might be. The outlet “make[s] no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities,” shifting full due-diligence responsibility to readers.
The disclaimer also flags that closed-captioning information is not guaranteed accurate, and that all content “is subject to change without notice.”
Trademark and Copyright Notice
News Of Los Angeles ends the disclosure by listing its own trademarks-IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge-and notes they are all owned by News Of Los Angeles, LLC. A copyright line asserts “©2026 News Of Los Angeles, LLC. All Rights Reserved,” dating the notice two years into the future.
Key Takeaways
- News Of Los Angeles explicitly denies its content is investment advice
- No warranty is given on data accuracy or timeliness
- Authors may trade the stocks they cover, without disclosure of size or timing
- Readers shoulder full risk if they act on News Of Los Angeles information
