Exhibit 23.1


                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our report included in this Form 10-K/A in Telescan, Inc.'s previously filed
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-50380) dated
November 21, 2000.


Arthur Andersen LLP
Houston, Texas
October 9, 2001