Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 16 gained value Wednesday, 50 lost and 36 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

GAINERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change BE Avionics $6.00 +4.4 American Pacesetter 3.75 +3.3 Gradco Systems 4.88 +2.7 TriCare 6.00 +2.0 DVI Financial 8.50 +1.4

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change US Facilities 2.75 -12.1 Pacesetter Bus Prop. 2.88 -11.4 Tokos Medical 10.00 -9.1 Ceradyne Inc. 2.75 -8.3 ReadiCare Inc. 2.75 -8.3

Source: Newport Securities