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. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county stocks.

Tues. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Trimedyne Inc. $4.13 +13.8 CommerceBank 16.75 +4.7 Quiksilver 20.00 +4.6 CMS Enhancements 7.00 +3.7 Medstone International 7.25 +3.6 LOSERS PacifiCare Health Syst 18.25 -11.0 Computer Automation 3.25 -10.5 Viratek Inc. 4.25 -5.6 National Education 5.13 -4.7 MAI Basic 4 3.00 -4.2

Source: Newport Securities