AlphaTrade To Provide Content Through AskMeNow

Customers of mobile lifestyle network to receive stock quotes from AlphaTrade

Vancouver, BC - November 15, 2005 - AlphaTrade.com ("AlphaTrade") (OTC BB: APTD), a global provider of real time financial data and analysis tools for professional, institutional and individual investors, today announced an agreement with AskMeNow, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocean West Holding Corporation (OTCBB:OWHC), to provide exclusive financial information to AskMeNow customers.

AskMeNow customers can call or text requests for information from their mobile device and receive exactly what they need in moments-anywhere, at any time. The agreement with AlphaTrade provides delayed stock quotes as part of AskMeNow's free service, with real-time stock quotes as part of a premium offering. Current AlphaTrade customers can access real-time stock quotes through AskMeNow at no charge.

"We are excited about our venture with AskMeNow," explained Penny Perfect, Chief Executive Officer of AlphaTrade. "AskMeNow customers will benefit from access to AlphaTrade's comprehensive financial data, and AlphaTrade's customers will benefit by receiving real-time quotes on their mobile device at no charge. This agreement demonstrates the increasing appetite for AlphaTrade's market-leading financial data."

AskMeNow CEO Darryl Cohen said: "When we looked for a source of financial data AlphaTrade stood out as the one company best able to deliver up-to-the-minute information in a format that fits our model. We are very much looking forward to adding this enhancement to our service."

About AskMeNow

AskMeNow, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocean West Holding Corporation (OTCBB:OWHC), is a new mobile lifestyle network for mobile telephones or wireless handheld devices. AskMeNow is the easiest way to get virtually all information found on the Internet directly from a cell phone. Simply call or text a question from your mobile phone and receive exactly what was requested within moments. While basic queries are answered for free, actual agents give answers through the Company's AskMeAnything feature. AskMeNow expects to generate revenue through one-to-one advertising and sponsorship on its service, and per usage charges for the AskMeAnything feature. Founded in 2005, AskMeNow is based in Irvine CA. Visit www.AskMeNow.com for information.

About AlphaTrade

Launched in 1999, AlphaTrade is the only company that offers financial data that is both modular and multi-lingual to the millions of people who "follow the market" on a daily basis. AlphaTrade data can be conveniently accessed through a number of Internet-enabled systems, including computers, Web TVs, and wireless hand-held devices. The company's flagship product, E-Gate, offers unparalleled, reliable, and accurate real-time investment information, coupled with advanced trading analysis tools. For more information, please visit our website at www.AlphaTrade.com, contact Investor Relations IR@AlphaTrade.com, or Public Relations at PR@AlphaTrade.com.


For further information:

AlphaTrade
James Chan
877-288-7799
james@alphatrade.com
Investor Relations
Redwood Consultants, LLC
415-884-0348
Investorinfo@RedwoodConsultants.com
Media Contact:
Juanita Mo
RLM Public Relations
(212) 741-5106 x218
juanita@RLMpr.com

John McCartney
RLM Public Relations
(212) 741-5106 x234
john@RLMpr.com
AGORAInvestorRelations
www.agoracom.com/IR/AskMeNow
OWHC@Agoracom.com

 

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