Of the 100 largest, publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest, publicly traded companies in Orange County, 17 gained value Thursday, 35 lost and 48 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

GAINERS

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change MAI Basic Four $3.50 + 7.7 First American Financial 13.75 +3.8 Pacific Scientific 15.13 +3.4 Medstone International 8.00 +3.2 DVI Financial 4.38 +3.1

LOSERS

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change Trimedyne 6.25 -10.7 Newport Pharmaceuticals 2.75 -8.3 Newport Electronics 4.25 -8.2 AST Research 9.75 -7.1 Ropak Corp. 5.89 -5.9

Source: Newport Securities