News Alert Introduces Real-Time News Filtering and Market Data Service on the Internet

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News Alert, Inc. has announced the introduction of Internet News Alert, a real-time news filtering and market data service designed to provide instantaneous access to news developments and other information that affects businesses and consumers. Initially, the service will offer information from over 30 providers, including Knight-Ridder, Standard & Poor's, and Comtex. Internet News Alert features a powerful query technology that allows users to obtain information from news sources, stock quotes, market data, and corporate profiles.

Key Takeaways:

  • Internet News Alert is the first consolidated interactive real-time news and quote service available on the Internet.
  • The service initially offers information from over 30 providers, including Knight-Ridder, Standard & Poor's, and Comtex.
  • Users can create free-form queries and topics that provide precise and targeted information based on a full-text search of real-time sources and historical databases.
  • The service features robust functionality, including relevance ranking, proximity searching, and query by example.
  • Subscribers will receive updates of headlines that match their individually tailored profiles every time they log onto the system.
  • The service is priced in two tiers: basic at $4.95 per month and premium with no specifics on the pricing.
  • News Alert, Inc. provides real-time alerts, market data, and corporate information to financial institutions, businesses, and consumers.

Statistics:

  • Over 30 providers are offering their content through Internet News Alert.
  • The service allows users to create free-form queries and topics for precise and targeted information.
  • The service offers robust functionality, including relevance ranking, proximity searching, and query by example.
  • Subscribers will receive updates of headlines that match their individually tailored profiles every time they log onto the system.
  • The service is priced in two tiers: basic at $4.95 per month and premium with no specifics on the pricing.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire
  • News Alert website: http://www.newsalert.com