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- News Of Los Angeles includes a mandatory legal disclaimer on every article
- Disclaimer warns that content is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- Statement explicitly states information should not be viewed as an offer to buy or sell securities
- Why it matters: Investors relying on News Of Los Angeles‘s market analysis may misinterpret the legal boundaries of the content
News Of Los Angeles has embedded a comprehensive legal disclaimer in its market coverage, clarifying that its financial reporting and analysis are strictly for educational use and not investment advice.
The disclaimer, which appears at the bottom of every article, states: “Information in News Of Los Angeles is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”
This legal notice emphasizes that while the publication sources data from providers like Nasdaq, LSEG and FactSet, it makes “no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability.” The disclaimer specifically highlights that even closed captioning information may contain errors.
Key Legal Disclaimers
- No Investment Advice: Content cannot be considered a recommendation to trade
- No Performance Guarantees: Historical returns don’t predict future results
- Author Disclosures: Writers may own stocks they discuss
- Data Limitations: Real-time quotes aren’t sourced from all markets
The publication also warns that “historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance,” directly addressing investor expectations about past stock picks or market predictions.
Risk Disclosures
News Of Los Angeles states it “makes no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies.” The information is noted as subject to change without notice.
The legal text extends to the publication’s various platforms, noting that “IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, News Of Los Angeles, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and other marks are trademarks owned by News Of Los Angeles, LLC.”
Copyright protection is asserted through 2026, with the company noting all rights reserved under News Of Los Angeles, LLC.
