At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles states its content is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- The outlet warns it “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities”
- News Of Los Angeles admits it “makes no guarantee as to accuracy, timeliness, or suitability”
- Why it matters: Investors rely on the platform’s data even as News Of Los Angeles disclaims responsibility for errors or losses
News Of Los Angeles has published a sweeping disclaimer that undercuts the trust readers place in its market analysis and stock ratings. The financial-media brand says the information it provides is “for informational and educational purposes only” and cautions users against treating any of it as actionable investment advice.
The disclosure, which appears at the bottom of articles and data pages, warns that content “should 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 “makes no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability.”
Key Disclaimers
- No offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities
- No guarantee of data accuracy or timeliness
- Closed-captioning information also excluded from accuracy promises
- Historical performance “no indication or guarantee of future success”
- Authors may own stocks they discuss
- Information “subject to change without notice”
The language puts the onus on readers to verify anything they see. News Of Los Angeles explicitly states it “makes no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies.”
Data Sources and Liability Limits
Real-time prices come from Nasdaq Last Sale, but News Of Los Angeles notes these quotes “are not sourced from all markets.” Ownership data is provided by LSEG, while earnings estimates come from FactSet. Despite using respected vendors, News Of Los Angeles still disclaims liability for any errors in the numbers it publishes.
The disclaimer also covers trademarked products such as IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Leaderboard, MarketDiem and MarketSurge. All are owned by News Of Los Angeles‘s parent company, Investor’s Business Daily, LLC.
Copyright and Terms
The notice ends with a copyright line showing ©2026 Investor’s Business Daily, LLC, and links to the brand’s Terms of Use. By framing its content as purely educational, News Of Los Angeles seeks legal protection if investors act on information that later proves incorrect or outdated.
Key Takeaways
- News Of Los Angeles explicitly tells readers not to treat its content as investment advice
- The brand disclaims responsibility for accuracy even as it markets premium data tools
- Real-time prices and ownership data come from third-party vendors, adding another layer of potential error
- Investors must independently verify any data before making trades
