www.PicksThatMove.com: "Picks that move" Alerts, November 05, 2009: CDE, AIR, IBM, SRX, TAC and MBX

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Picksthatmove.com Alerts include Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE); AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR); IBM (NYSE: IBM); SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX); TransAlta Corporation (NYSE: TAC) and MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MXB) -- November 05, 2009 Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE) at $22.18 on a volume of 1.88M shares In a press release on November 05, Coeur's New Mines Lead to Record Production and Revenue Aided by Continued Strong Silver and Gold Prices Final Construction Activities Underway at Kensington Gold Mine in Alaska COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Nov 05, 2009 Highlights: 86% increase in silver production over last year's third quarter to record 5.2 million ounces; 222% increase in gold production to nearly 29,000 ounces; 146% increase in revenue to all-time high of $89.8 million; Operating cash flow increased to $23.0 million from $1.2 million in last year's third quarter; As announced yesterday, the Company reported a nearly 40% increase in silver and gold proven and probable reserves reported at the expanding Palmarejo District in Mexico to 88.6 million ounces of silver and 1.1 million ounces of gold; Entered into a $45 million term loan facility to fund completion of Kensington tailings facility Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE) (TSX:CDM) (ASX:CXC) today announced record silver production of 5.2 million ounces during the third quarter of 2009. This record production represents an 86% increase compared to last year's third quarter and was driven by Coeur's two new large, long-life mines - San Bartolome in Bolivia and Palmarejo in Mexico - which combined for a total of 3.4 million ounces of silver production, or 65% of the Company's total silver production, during the third quarter. Gold production also increased dramatically due to the continued ramp-up of production at Palmarejo, which produced 24,289 ounces during the quarter.

The Company also reported record quarterly revenue of $89.8 million, a 146% increase over last year's third quarter revenue, along with quarterly operating cash flow of $23.0 million compared to $1.2 million of operating cash flow during last year's third quarter.

About Coeur Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation is one of the world's leading silver companies and also a significant gold producer. Coeur will have its first full year of production this year at the world's largest pure silver mine - San Bartolome in Bolivia -- and began production in March at another world-leading silver mine -- Palmarejo in Mexico. The Company also operates underground mines in southern Chile and Argentina and one surface mine in Nevada; and owns a non-operating interest in a low-cost mine in Australia. The Company also owns a major gold project - Kensington in Alaska - and conducts exploration activities in Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Coeur common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CDE, the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CDM, and its CHESS Depositary Interests are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under symbol CXC.

-- November 05, 2009 AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) trading at $20.06 on a volume of 60,646 shares In a press release on November 05, AAR Modifies Support Agreements With Mesa Air Group WOOD DALE, Ill., Nov 05, 2009 AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has entered into a series of related transactions with Mesa Air Group, Inc. (Mesa).

AAR and Mesa amended their parts supply and maintenance agreements for Mesa's CRJ-200 and ERJ-145 aircraft fleet to provide Mesa with increased flexibility to respond to demand fluctuations in the 50-seat aircraft market. In consideration for these amendments AAR will receive a cash payment from Mesa along with 15 million shares of Mesa's common stock.

AAR will return to Mesa $6.1 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Mesa's 2023 notes. AAR does not expect to increase its stock ownership in Mesa, and may sell down its position from time to time as market conditions permit. AAR has generated approximately $30 million in annual sales supporting Mesa's CRJ-200 and ERJ-145 fleets.

About AAR AAR is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry. With facilities and sales locations around the world, AAR uses its close-to-the-customer business model to serve aviation and government/defense customers through three operating segments: Aviation Supply Chain; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul; and Structures and Systems. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

-- November 05, 2009 IBM (NYSE: IBM) trading at $122.79 on a volume of 2.76M shares.

In a press release out on November 05, IBM Introduces New Offerings for Software Development in the Cloud Public and Private Cloud Environments Now Available ARMONK, N.Y., Nov 05, 2009 IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new solutions for developers to create and deliver software in both public and private cloud environments. Organizations must be able to quickly and cost-effectively manage development, testing and deployment of software in often disparate development environments. IBM is providing a framework to help customers centrally manage projects from the cloud, even if they are using third-party or open-source tooling. This brings significant value to customers in terms of cost savings, flexibility, speed, agility and improved governance.

About International Business Machines Corporation International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is an information technology (IT) company. The Company's major operations include Global Technology Services segment (GTS), Global Business Services segment (GBS), Software segment, Systems and Technology segment, and Global Financing segment. On January 31, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of Cognos, Inc. On April 3, 2008, IBM acquired 100% of Telelogic, AB. In July 2008, the Company acquired Platform Solutions, Inc. In December 2008, its internal global logistics operations were acquired by SNCF Transport and logistics division of Geodis. In July 2009, IBM acquired Ounce Labs, Inc., a privately held company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, whose software helps companies to reduce the risks and costs associated with security and compliance concerns. In August 2009, the Company announced the launch of its China Analytics Solution Center, part of a network of global centers.

-- November 05, 2009 SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX) last at $19.36 a volume of 337,847 shares In a press release out on November 05, Era Selected by ConnDOT for Noise and Flight Track Monitoring System SRA Subsidiary to deploy AirScene.com NOMS at Hartford Bradley International Airport FAIRFAX, Va., Nov 05, 2009 Era Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) has selected Era to install its new noise and flight track monitoring solution. The solution will feature Era's AirScene(R).com NOMS (Noise and Operations Monitoring System), Larson Davis semi-permanent 831 noise monitoring terminals and Passur Aerospace flight tracking software.

The noise and flight-tracking terminals will be installed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn. - the state's largest airport and the second-busiest in New England. This advanced technology will allow the airport to handle noise complaints by correlating aircraft identification data with flight tracks to determine what flight caused a community complaint.

About SRA International, Inc.

SRA and its subsidiaries are dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for government organizations serving the national security, civil government and global health markets. Founded in 1978, the company and its subsidiaries have expertise in such areas as air surveillance and air traffic management; contract research organization (CRO) services; cyber security; disaster response planning; enterprise resource planning; environmental strategies; IT systems, infrastructure and managed services; logistics; public health preparedness; public safety; strategic management consulting; systems engineering; and wireless integration.

-- November 05, 2009 TransAlta Corporation (NYSE: TAC) last at $19.21 on a volume of 13,400 shares In a press release out on November 05, TransAlta Corporation closes Cdn$412.5 million sale of common shares CALGARY, ALBERTA, Nov 05, 2009 TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) ("TransAlta") today announced it has completed its public offering of 18,656,800 Common Shares at a price of $20.10 per common share. In addition, the full over-allotment option granted to the syndicate of underwriters, led by RBC Capital Markets, CIBC and Scotia Capital Inc., as bookrunners, was exercised for an additional 1,865,700 common shares also at a price of $20.10 per Common Share.

The offering previously announced on October 28, 2009, resulted in gross proceeds to TransAlta of approximately Cdn $412.5 million. The net proceeds from the offering will be used to repay a portion of the indebtedness incurred in connection with TransAlta's acquisition of Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc.

The Common Shares were offered to the public in Canada and the United States through the underwriters or their affiliates by way of a prospectus supplement that was filed with securities regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States under TransAlta's short form base shelf prospectus, which was previously filed with securities regulatory authorities in Canada and in the United States under the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system.

About TransAlta TransAlta is a corporation amalgamated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The registered office and principal place of business of TransAlta are at 110 - 12th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2R 0G7. TransAlta generates and markets electricity in Canada, the United States and Australia through its portfolio of facilities fueled by coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind and geothermal resources.

-- November 05, 2009 MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MXB) trading at $29.79 on a volume of 1.24M shares In a press release out on November 05, MSCI Inc. Announces Public Offering of 3.3 million Shares of its Common Stock NEW YORK, Nov 05, 2009 MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MXB) announced today that it is commencing a registered public offering of 3.3 million shares of its class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share. MSCI Inc. also expects to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to 495,000 additional shares of class A common stock to cover over-allotments. The offering is being made in conjunction with MSCI's inclusion in the S&P MidCap 400 Index after the market closes on November 5, 2009.

Net proceeds from the offering are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of strategic acquisitions or the repayment of a portion of MSCI's credit facility. Morgan Stanley is serving as sole book-running manager for the offering.

About MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investment institutions worldwide. MSCI Inc. products include indices and portfolio risk and performance analytics for use in managing equity, fixed income and multi-asset class portfolios.

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