Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 18 gained value Wednesday, 34 lost and 48 remained unchanged for the day.

Tues. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS American Pacesetter $4.50 +12.5 Helionetics Inc. 4.13 +10.1 Pacesetter Homes 10.00 +8.1 Viratek Inc. 4.00 +6.7 Quiksilver Inc. 27.75 +5.2

Tues. Percent Company Price Change LOSERS Ropak Corp. 5.25 -8.7 Amplicon Industries 9.50 -7.3 Comarco Inc. 3.25 -7.1 CMS Enhancements 7.38 -6.4 Varco International 8.50 -4.3

Source: Newport Securities