Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 33 gained value Wednesday, 25 lost and 42 remained unchanged for the day.

Company Wed. Price Percent Change GAINERS Emulex Corp. $5.75 +12.1 AST Research 25.13 +5.8 Varco International 11.63 +5.7 Amplicon Industries 7.25 +3.6 Carl Karcher Ent. 8.88 +2.9 LOSERS Medstone Intl. 4.00 -5.9 Pacesetter Bus. Prop. 4.88 -4.9 Diceon Electronics 4.88 -4.9 Comarco Inc. 2.88 -4.0 Ceradyne Inc. 2.88 -4.0

Source: Newport Securities