Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

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

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Viratek Inc. $4.00 +6.7 Carl Karcher Ent. 9.63 +5.5 US Facilities 5.25 +5.0 National Education 5.88 +4.4 PDA Engineering 5.88 +4.4 LOSERS DVI Financial 4.13 -13.1 Datum Inc. 4.00 -8.7 Gradco Systems 8.50 -6.9 Trimedyne Inc. 3.50 -6.7 Clothestime 4.00 -5.9

Source: Newport Securities