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Wall Street Puts Stock Advice on Notice

At a Glance

  • News Of Los Angeles clarifies that its content is for informational and educational purposes only
  • The firm explicitly states its materials are not an offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities
  • Data providers include Nasdaq Last Sale, LSEG, and FactSet
  • Why it matters: Readers are reminded that past performance is no guarantee of future results

News Of Los Angeles has issued a sweeping disclaimer covering every form of its market coverage, from articles to closed-captioning, emphasizing that none of it constitutes personalized investment advice.

No Offer, No Solicitation

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The company states that information appearing across its platforms “should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities.” That language appears verbatim in the newly posted notice, underscoring a legal line between market commentary and actionable guidance.

Reliability Caveats

While News Of Los Angeles says it pulls data from sources it “believes to be reliable,” it simultaneously warns that it “makes no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability.” The firm singles out closed-captioning as a possible source of error, adding another layer of caution for readers relying on transcripts.

Historical Performance Warning

A central part of the disclaimer stresses that “historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance.” The notice appears designed to counteract the common assumption that strong past results predict future gains.

Potential Conflicts

News Of Los Angeles acknowledges that “authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss,” flagging a potential conflict of interest that readers must weigh when consuming the outlet’s analysis. No additional detail is given about any policies governing such holdings.

Trademark Roll Call

The firm lists its suite of products-IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge-asserting that “other marks are trademarks owned by News Of Los Angeles, LLC.” The notice also carries a ©2026 copyright line, signaling a recent refresh of the legal language.

Data Sources

  • Real-time prices: Nasdaq Last Sale
  • Real-time quote/trade prices: Not sourced from all markets
  • Ownership data: LSEG
  • Estimate data: FactSet

Terms of Use Reminder

The notice closes by directing users to the firm’s Terms of Use for additional information on how its services may be utilized, reinforcing that the disclaimer is part of a broader legal framework governing reader interaction with News Of Los Angeles content.

Key Takeaway: News Of Los Angeles has fortified its legal position by explicitly stating its market coverage is educational, not prescriptive, and that accuracy cannot be guaranteed-even as it relies on third-party data vendors for price and ownership information.

Author

  • My name is Sophia A. Reynolds, and I cover business, finance, and economic news in Los Angeles.

    Sophia A. Reynolds is a Neighborhoods Reporter for News of Los Angeles, covering hyperlocal stories often missed by metro news. With a background in bilingual community reporting, she focuses on tenants, street vendors, and grassroots groups shaping life across LA’s neighborhoods.

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