Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 30 gained value Thursday, 16 lost and 54 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county stocks.

Company Thurs. Price Percent Change GAINERS Varco International $8.25 +11.8 Clothestime 4.13 +10.1 Ceradyne Inc. 3.38 +8.0 Datum Inc. 4.13 +6.4 Amplicon Industries 8.75 +6.1 LOSERS Hammond Co. 2.50 -23.1 Provena Foods 4.50 -12.3 Medstone International 5.75 -8.0 Carl Karcher Ent. 10.25 -4.7 US Facilities 3.88 -3.0

Source: Newport Securities