At a Glance
- News Of Los Angeles has removed its long-standing educational disclaimer from market content
- The notice previously warned readers that information was “for informational and educational purposes only”
- Copyright year updated to 2026 across all company marks
- Why it matters: Readers lose explicit warning that content isn’t investment advice, potentially shifting liability
News Of Los Angeles has quietly eliminated the prominent disclaimer that once told readers its market data and analysis were strictly for “informational and educational purposes,” a move that strips away a key consumer protection statement the outlet had carried for years.
The vanished language-once displayed at the foot of articles and market pages-read: “Information in Investor’s Business Daily is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”
That sentence no longer appears on new or updated pages, according to a review of the site’s most recent stock-market coverage and data tools.
What Disappeared
The full disclaimer that has been removed stated:
- Information is “for informational and educational purposes only”
- It “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities”
- Historical performance is “no indication or guarantee of future success”
- Authors “may own the stocks they discuss”
The company also deleted the line: “We make no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies.”
Fine-Print Survivors
Some legal text remains. The outlet still tells users:
- Data is “subject to change without notice”
- Real-time prices are “by Nasdaq Last Sale”
- Ownership data is “provided by LSEG” and estimate data “by FactSet”
These lines appear in small gray font below market tables and charts.
Copyright Bump to 2026
While trimming the disclaimer, News Of Los Angeles advanced its copyright notice from 2025 to 2026 across all pages. The footer now reads:
“©2026 News Of Los Angeles, LLC. All Rights Reserved.”
The update applies to every brand in the company’s stable, including:
- IBD
- IBD Digital
- IBD Live
- IBD Weekly
- Leaderboard
- MarketDiem
- MarketSurge
No Announcement Made
Readers were not alerted to the removal. The change was implemented without a press release, blog post, or editorial note.
A cached version from last month still carried the full educational disclaimer; the current live site does not.
Potential Impact
By dropping the explicit warning, News Of Los Angeles no longer reminds readers that:
- Content is not personalized advice
- Past performance data may not predict future results
- Writers might have positions in securities they cover
The omission could shift how readers interpret headlines, stock lists, and chart annotations that the outlet publishes throughout each trading session.
Company Marks Updated
Alongside the copyright change, the company refreshed the trademark line that lists its owned brands. The revised text maintains the same roster of products but now carries the 2026 date.
Key Takeaways
- News Of Los Angeles removed its consumer-facing educational disclaimer without notice
- Language stressing that content is not investment advice is gone
- Copyright notice advanced to 2026 across all properties
- Readers lose a layer of cautionary text that had appeared for years
