Exhibit 23.1
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

          We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 of Multex.com, Inc. for the registration of 3,151,825
shares of its common stock pertaining to the Multex.com, Inc. 1999 Stock Option
Plan, the Market Guide Inc. 1995 Key Employee Incentive Plan, the Market Guide
Inc. 1995 Independent Director's Stock Incentive Plan and the Special Option
Grants Pursuant to Written Compensation Agreements, of our reports dated January
29, 1999 except for Note 14 as to which the date is March 9, 1999, with respect
to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Multex.com, Inc.
included in its Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-70693), filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


                                ERNST & YOUNG LLP


New York, New York
October 20, 1999