Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 26 gained value Friday, 37 lost and 37 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Fri. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS National Education $7.38 + 13.5 Gish Biomedical 7.63 +13.0 Carl Karcher 13.75 +7.8 Armor All 20.00 +6.7 EIP Microwave 4.50 +5.9 LOSERS Computer Automation 2.38 -20.7 Mercury Savings & Loan 3.38 -9.9 Pacesetter Homes 7.00 -9.7 American Pacesetter 3.00 -7.7 Bridgford Foods 18.50 -6.3

Source: Newport Securities