Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 24 gained value Wednesday, 35 lost and 41 remained unchanged for the day.

Wed. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Diceon Electronics $4.25 +13.3 SPI Pharmaceuticals 7.63 +13.0 BE Avionics 10.00 +5.3 Bridgford Foods 21.00 +5.0 PDA Engineering 6.75 +3.9 LOSERS National Education 4.75 -11.7 Viratek Inc. 3.13 -7.4 Downey Savings 14.63 -6.4 FHP Inc. 16.13 -5.1 Medstone International 4.00 -4.5

Source: Newport Securities