Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 21 gained value Tuesday, 35 lost and 44 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Tues. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS PDA Engineering $4.00 +6.7 Varco International 6.50 +4.0 Ceradyne Inc. 3.25 +3.8 Comarco Inc. 3.50 +3.6 Alpha Microsystems 4.50 +2.7 LOSERS Hammond Co. 2.75 -15.4 Diceon Electronics 5.25 -8.7 Computer Automation 2.75 -8.3 Trimedyne Inc. 5.63 -8.2 Clothestime 4.75 -7.4

Source: Newport Securities