Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 24 gained value Tuesday, 42 lost and 34 remained unchanged for the day.

GAINERS

Tues. Percent Company Price Change Provena Foods $5.25 +16.7 Commtron 6.50 +8.3 Ceradyne Inc. 3.38 +8.0 US Facilities 4.38 +6.1 Ropak Corp. 6.50 +4.0

LOSERS

Tues. Percent Company Price Change Viratek Inc. 3.75 -11.8 Computer Automation 3.00 -7.7 DVI Financial 3.13 -7.4 Newport Pharmaceutical 2.81 -6.3 Armor All 17.25 -5.5

Source: Newport Securities