Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 34 gained value Thursday, 18 lost and 48 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among Orange County companies’ stocks.

Company Thurs. Price Percent Change GAINERS Odetics Inc. A $5.00 +11.1 Pacesetter Bus Prop 4.38 +9.5 Allergan 15.25 +7.0 Printronix Inc. 11.63 +5.7 Medstone Intl. 5.25 +5.0 LOSERS Viratek Inc. 4.00 -11.1 Laser Precision 2.88 -8.0 Ceradyne Inc. 2.88 -8.0 ICN Pharmaceuticals 4.00 -5.9 Newport Pharmaceuticals 2.88 -4.0

Source: Newport Securities