Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 17 gained value Thursday, 44 lost and 39 remained unchanged for the day.

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Parker Automotive $6.00 +20.0 Provena Foods 4.25 +6.3 SPI Pharmaceuticals 7.38 +5.4 Nationwide Health 16.13 +4.1 J M Peters 4.25 +2.9 LOSERS Advanced Logic 7.75 -13.9 Pacesetter Bus Prop 3.75 -9.2 Laser Precision 2.75 -8.3 Helionetics 2.88 -8.0 American Pacesetter 3.88 -6.1

Source: Newport Securities