Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 30 gained value Wednesday, 21 lost and 49 remained unchanged for the day.

Wed. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS AST Research Inc. $22.63 +11.0 Medstone International 4.38 +9.5 Hammond Co. 3.75 +7.1 Rainbow Technologies 11.50 +7.0 Quiksilver Inc. 23.88 +6.7 LOSERS Viratek Inc. 3.38 -9.9 J M Peters 4.38 -7.8 Clothestime 3.38 -6.9 Parker Automotive 7.50 -6.3 Ceradyne Inc. 4.25 -5.6

Source: Newport Securities