Comtex Launches CSTA(TM)Direct at NY Traders Expo: CSTA UPTRENDS and DOWNTRENDS Now Available Online

NEW YORK, Feb. 17  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comtex News Network, Inc. (OTC:CMTX) (BULLETIN BOARD: CMTX) , a leading provider of economically useful electronic real-time news, content and market alerts, today announced the launch of CSTA(TM)Direct (http://www.cstadirect.com/) a new web application through which all investors now have direct access to Comtex SmarTrend(TM) Alerts and related news stories via monthly subscription.

Comtex is introducing CSTADirect at the International Traders Expo being held from February 18-21, 2006 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NY.  Comtex will be in Booth 6508 and invites all interested investors and press to demonstrate the new product (see http://www.tradersexpo.com/TradersExpo/newyork/ for more information on the event).

CSTA is an automated pattern recognition system that generates real-time UPTREND and DOWNTREND alerts based on backward and forward-tested analytics developed over 25 years. CSTA bundles these equity trend indicators with news on specific equities to help investors have immediate access to real-time news stories on the companies they follow.  CSTA was introduced in March 2005 to institutional investors, and continues to be available in various professional financial applications through Comtex's extensive distributor network.

Through CSTADirect, investors can now access the product online to receive UPTRENDS and DOWNTRENDS for equities and review performance charts which reflect prior UPTREND and DOWNTREND alerts.  CSTADirect is available by monthly subscription at professional and non-professional rates.  Free product trials and demos are available on the site.

According to Comtex President Chip Brian, "We're excited about the opportunity for investors to access Comtex SmarTrend Alerts online.  Our ground-breaking proprietary product combines real-time news with superior, actionable stock price trend indications -- and is available exclusively to Comtex clients online or through our professional distributors."

Institutional investors can also receive CSTA directly from a number of professional applications or directly as an XML newsfeed from Comtex.

About Comtex

Comtex (http://www.comtex.com/) provides real-time news, SmarTrend(TM) Alerts and economically useful information to businesses whose customers need more than just facts.  Comtex customers receive select content from key sources which is further enhanced with stock tickers and an extended lexicon of relevant terms.  With a specialization in the financial news and content marketplace, Comtex receives, enhances, combines and filters news and content received from national and international news bureaus, agencies and publications, and distributes more than one million total stories per day. Comtex's state-of-the-art technology delivers this relevant content and reliable service in real-time.  Comtex (OTC BB: CMTX) has offices in New York City and Alexandria, Virginia.

SmarTrend(TM) and CSTA(TM) are trademarks of Comtex News Network, Inc.

Please Note:  Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period by use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate," "expect," "could," "intend," "may" and other words of a similar nature.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein, including the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances relating to the fact that Comtex is in a highly competitive industry subject to rapid technological, product and price changes.  Other factors include the possibility that demand for the Company's products may not occur or continue at sufficient levels, changing global economic and competitive conditions, technological risks and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comtex undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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CONTACT:  Amber Gordon, [phone], , or Keith

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