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Picksthatmove.com Alerts include Air Products (NYSE: APD); STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM); Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH); TSYS (NYSE: TSS); Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI)

-- October 29, 2009 Air Products (NYSE: APD) at $79.56 on a volume of 370,558 shares

In a press release on October 29, Air Products to Build New World-Scale Air Separation Unit in Texas

Energy Efficient ASU to Supply Tonnage, Merchant and Electronics Customers

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct 29, 2009 Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced plans to build a new world-scale air separation unit (ASU) at its La Porte, Texas industrial gases facility. The energy efficient ASU will replace older assets at the site and provide benefits to customers through higher-reliability pipeline oxygen and nitrogen supply, and enhanced production of merchant and electronics products including argon and xenon. The new ASU is to be on-stream in October 2011.

About Air Products

Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

-- October 29, 2009 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) trading at $8.37 on a volume of 750,465 shares

In a press release on October 29, Innovative System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics Simplifies Multimedia Monitor Design and Enhances Viewing Experiences for Consumers

Highly integrated SoC integrates ST's Faroudja(R) technologies for multi-function full-high-definition, delivering home-theater levels of image quality

GENEVA, Oct 29, 2009 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in consumer ICs, is the first to combine a DisplayPort 1.1a and HDMI 1.3 receiver to support full-high-definition sources, such as Blu-Ray, while providing comprehensive analog-video and audio connectivity. The new STDP8028 SoC from ST simplifies the design of high-end Full-HD multimedia displays with its unique integration of video inputs, advanced video quality and usability features such as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-By-Picture (PBP). The SoC is being designed into multi-function monitors and public displays by leading OEMs around the world.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2008, the Company's net revenues were $9.84 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.

-- October 29, 2009 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) trading at $6.74 on a volume of 1.36M shares.

In a press release out on October 29, Vishay Releases High-Speed SMD PIN Photodiodes in Clear Epoxy and Daylight Blocking Filtered Versions, and Ultra-Miniature SMD IR Receivers With Industry's Best Sensitivity-to-Size Ratio

MALVERN, PA, Oct 29, 2009 New optoelectronics products released this month by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) include the VBPW34x and VBP104x series of high-speed SMD PIN photodiodes and the TSOP75xxxW series of ultra-miniature SMD infrared (IR) receivers.

Vishay's VBPW34x and VBP104x high-speed SMD PIN photodiodes feature gullwing and reverse gullwing packages in clear epoxy and daylight blocking filtered versions. The eight new devices are optimized for smoke detection, detectors in light barriers, and data transmission in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

About Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.,

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs, optoelectronics, and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

-- October 29, 2009 TSYS (NYSE: TSS) last at $15.82 a volume of 615,068 shares

In a press release out on October 29, TSYS Ranked No. 8 Among Top 100 Providers of Financial Technology

COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct 29, 2009 TSYS announced today that it ranked No. 8 on the FinTech 100, an international listing of the top 100 global application/service providers in the financial services market. The rankings represent companies that derive at least 33 percent of their revenue from the financial services industry. TSYS ranked No. 9 on the list in 2008.

The FinTech 100 is a collaborative effort between American Banker, Bank Technology News and Financial Insights, a research firm. The ranking of the top vendors is categorized and evaluated based on calendar year-end revenues and the percentage of revenues attributed exclusively to financial services.

About TSYS

TSYS (NYSE: TSS) is one of the world's largest companies for outsourced payment services, offering a broad range of issuer- and acquirer-processing technologies that support consumer-finance, credit, debit, healthcare, loyalty and prepaid services for financial institutions and retail companies in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information contact news@tsys.com or log on to www.tsys.com. TSYS routinely posts all important information on its Web site.

-- October 29, 2009 Abbott (NYSE: ABT) last at $50.51 on a volume of 2.89M shares

In a press release out on October 29, Abbott Receives Sustainability Award for Continued Efforts to Protect the Environment in Illinois

Abbott Recognized with the Illinois Continuous Improvement Award for Eighth Time

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct 29, 2009 Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it has received the annual Illinois Continuous Improvement Award for environmental excellence. It is the eighth time Abbott has received the award for its efforts to safeguard the environment and integrate sustainability initiatives throughout its operations in Illinois. Abbott was recognized for implementing 11 projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and waste, and saving water and energy at its Lake County, Ill. headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

-- October 29, 2009 Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) trading at $15.00 on a volume of 116,300 shares

In a press release out on October 29, Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University Enters National Alliance Agreement With International Union of Police Associations

SAN DIEGO, Oct 29, 2009 Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI), a provider of post-secondary education services focused on providing higher access to higher education, announced that earlier this month, Ashford University entered a national alliance agreement with the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA). Through the agreement, members of the more than 100,000 person organization can now receive significant cost savings through fee waivers and a prior learning credit evaluation to be applied towards their Ashford University degree program.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions - Ashford University and University of the Rockies - deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, director of Public Relations at 858.668.2580.

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