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Media Giant Warns: Data Not Investment Advice

At a Glance

  • News Of Los Angeles says its content is strictly for information and education
  • No guarantees on accuracy, timeliness, or suitability of data
  • Past performance cited as no predictor of future results
  • Why it matters: Readers relying on the outlet for trading signals get a blunt reminder to verify everything independently

News Of Los Angeles has issued a sweeping disclaimer that undercuts any perception its reports, charts, or closed-caption details constitute actionable investment advice. The notice, carried prominently across its platforms, stresses that all materials are “for informational and educational purposes only” and “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.”

No Promises on Data Quality

While the organization says it pulls information from sources “we believe to be reliable,” the statement flatly adds that the outlet “make[s] no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability.” That warning extends to data that appears in closed captioning, a detail rarely flagged in typical media disclaimers.

Key points in the disclosure:

  • Information can change without notice
  • Real-time prices come via Nasdaq Last Sale
  • Not all markets feed into the real-time quote stream
  • Ownership statistics originate from LSEG; estimate data stems from FactSet

Past Performance Warning

The statement reminds readers that “historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance.” The line reinforces regulators’ long-standing requirement that financial communicators avoid implying that past stock gains predict future moves.

Potential Conflicts Flagged

Authors or presenters discussing specific companies may, in fact, hold positions in those same stocks. The outlet states plainly: “Authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss.” The disclosure stops short of listing individual holdings, leaving readers to gauge potential bias on their own.

Trademark and Copyright Notice

The parent company asserts trademark rights over a cluster of brand extensions:

Brand Asset Status
IBD Trademark
IBD Digital Trademark
IBD Live Trademark
IBD Weekly Trademark
Leaderboard Trademark
MarketDiem Trademark
MarketSurge Trademark

All marks fall under Investor’s Business Daily, LLC, with the page carrying a ©2026 copyright line and the phrase “All Rights Reserved.”

Terms of Use Reminder

Users wanting more detail on how they may share, quote, or otherwise employ the outlet’s content are directed to the company’s Terms of Use page. The disclaimer notes that the firm “make[s] no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies.”

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Key Takeaways

  1. News Of Los Angeles draws a hard line between journalism and advice
  2. No data, including closed-caption figures, is warranted as error-free
  3. Historical returns get no predictive power
  4. Staff ownership of discussed stocks is permitted but disclosed
  5. Readers shoulder full responsibility for verifying information before acting

Author

  • My name is Daniel J. Whitman, and I’m a Los Angeles–based journalist specializing in weather, climate, and environmental news.

    Daniel J. Whitman reports on transportation, infrastructure, and urban development for News of Los Angeles. A former Daily Bruin reporter, he’s known for investigative stories that explain how transit and housing decisions shape daily life across LA neighborhoods.

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