At a Glance
- All content on News Of Los Angeles platforms is labeled “for informational and educational purposes only”
- No guarantee of accuracy, timeliness, or suitability is provided
- Authors may own the stocks they discuss
- Why it matters: Readers must do their own due diligence before acting on any content
News Of Los Angeles has added a sweeping legal disclaimer to every article, video, and data feed it publishes, telling users that nothing on its properties should be viewed as investment advice.
The notice, which appears at the bottom of every page, states that information is “for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”
No Promise of Accuracy
The disclaimer adds that while News Of Los Angeles believes its sources are reliable, it makes “no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability, including with respect to information that appears in closed captioning.”
Past performance is explicitly dismissed as a predictor of future results. “Historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance,” the text reads.
Potential Conflicts Disclosed
The company also reveals that “authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss,” putting readers on notice that coverage could overlap with personal holdings.
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.”
Data Sources Cited
Real-time price data is provided by Nasdaq Last Sale, the disclaimer notes, while real-time quotes and trade prices “are not sourced from all markets.”
Ownership data comes from LSEG and estimate data from FactSet, according to the notice.
Trademarks Listed
The disclaimer enumerates the company’s own trademarks: 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 Notice
The notice ends with a standard copyright line: “©2026 News Of Los Angeles, LLC. All Rights Reserved.”
Key Takeaways
- News Of Los Angeles shifts legal risk to readers with a blanket disclaimer
- Accuracy, timeliness, and suitability are explicitly not guaranteed
- Past performance data carries no forward-looking promise
- Users must verify information before making investment decisions
