Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 23 gained value Tuesday, 31 lost and 46 remained unchanged for the day. Chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks:

Tues. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Medstone Intl. Inc. $8.38 + 15.6 National Education 6.63 +8.2 MAI Basic 4 3.38 +8.0 Newport Pharmaceuticals 4.44 +7.5 Trimedyne Inc. 5.88 +6.9 LOSERS Provena Foods 3.75 -21.1 Phoenix Group 3.25 -7.1 Comprehensive Care 3.38 -6.9 DVI Financial 3.63 -6.4 Mercury Savings & Loan 4.13 -5.7

Source: Newport Securities