Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 30 gained value Tuesday, 23 lost and 47 remained unchanged for the day. Here are the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Company Tues. Price Percent Change GAINERS American Pacesetter $4.00 +23.1 Pacesetter Homes 9.00 +20.0 Pacesetter Bus Prop. 4.75 +11.8 Datum Inc. 4.25 +6.3 AST Research Inc. 17.75 +6.0 LOSERS Medstone Intl. Inc. 3.38 -15.5 Viratek Inc. 3.75 -11.8 Hammond Co. 3.75 -6.3 Bridgford Foods 19.50 -4.9 Pacific Scientific 14.00 -4.3

Source: Newport Securities