Data Broadcasting and Custom Brokerage & Services to Provide Brand-Labeled Internet Service.

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998--Data Broadcasting Corp. (Nasdaq:DBCC), America's leading provider of real-time financial market data to traders and individual investors over the Internet, Tuesday announced an alliance with Custom Brokerage & Services, International (CB&S) to provide a private-labeled version of Signal Online, DBC's Internet financial market data service, to CB&S clients.

Through this partnership, CB&S will offer its customers the private-labeled version of Signal Online at a discount for $130 per month plus exchange fees, for a prepaid account. The depth and breadth of financial data found in Signal Online, including vital futures information, real-time streaming data, and other information essential for effective trading, will be available to CB&S clients. CB&S' unique Web site is mirrored for Spanish-speaking customers.

"We feel the alliance provides our customers with the capability to stay ahead of the pack in the online world," said Jeff Majer, managing partner of CB&S International.

"The Internet has made it possible to serve customers around the world, with many now in South America, a region previously unserved by DBC," said Mark Imperiale, president of DBC. "With the addition of CB&S to our growing list of online brokerage alliances, we continue to expand our international reach. "

Signal Online provides continuous streaming real-time quotes for U.S. equities as well as futures and options data, featuring Nasdaq Level II Market Maker information; limit alerts via pager, e-mail or cellular phone; headline tickers; detailed portfolio management windows; and fundamental data.

Data is delivered worldwide via the Internet, allowing clients to receive it through their PCs and laptops via phone lines or wireless connection. This makes it possible for users to easily track their portfolios from their offices, homes or while traveling.

Signal Online offers the active trader free news from CBS MarketWatch. Additional offerings include news and commentary from sources such as Future World News, Hightower Futures News, Fortucast Market Timing, Dow Jones Real-Time News Service (NYSE:DJ), MarketGuide (Nasdaq:MARG) and Baseline (NYSE:PMK).

In addition to providing a wealth of information, Signal Online connects to some of the financial industry's largest and best known third-party software packages, including OptionVue Systems, Investor RT by Linn Software, Tradestation from Omega Research (Nasdaq:OMGA) and MetaStock Professional from Equis International, a Reuters Company (Nasdaq:RTRSY).

Signal Online supports Windows 95/98/NT and the CB&S version of Signal Online is available for download at http://www.dbc.com/seo/futuresworld.

About CB&S International LLC 

CB&S International LLC was established to meet the needs of demanding results-oriented traders. Providing the newest technologies for quote-delivery, trading systems and model design, CB&S has established itself as a customer favorite. This results- oriented attitude has served to propel CB&S International to a prominent position as a leader in futures and forex markets worldwide. CB&S, through its multilingual staff, can provide both personal attention and market presence for the qualified trader. More detailed information about CB&S can be found on the company's Web site at http://www.futuresworld.com.

About Data Broadcasting

Data Broadcasting is America's leading provider of real-time market data to the individual trader and investor. The company delivers real-time stock quotes, financial and sports news, and gaming information to more than 3 million users via PCs, wireless FM, cable satellite and the Internet (http://www.dbc.com and http://www.cbs.marketwatch.com). With its Capital Management Sciences division, Data Broadcasting also is the leading provider of fixed- income portfolio analytics used for valuation and risk management purposes.