Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 23 gained value Monday, 39 lost and 38 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Mon. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Provena Foods $4.75 + 11.7 Comprehensive Care 3.63 +7.4 Laser Precision 5.25 +5.0 Hammond Co. 7.25 +3.6 Ceradyne Inc. 3.88 +3.5 LOSERS MAI Basic Four 3.13 -13.8 Diceon Electronics .50 -8.3 Gradco Systems 16.75 -7.6 Trimedyne Inc. 5.50 -6.5 DVI Financial 3.88 -6.1

Source: Newport Securities