Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 24 gained value Tuesday, 28 lost and 50 remained unchanged for the day.

GAINERS

Tues. Percent Company Price Change Parker Automotive $3.63 +11.7 First Amer Class B 6.50 +8.3 Ceradyne Inc. 3.75 +7.1 Tokos Medical 11.88 +5.6 AST Research 36.00 +5.1

LOSERS

Tues. Percent Company Price Change Birtcher Medical 6.75 -10.0 PDA Engineering 8.25 -5.7 ReadiCare Inc. 4.25 -5.6 Ropak Corp. 4.50 -5.3 Varco International 7.38 -4.8

Source: Newport Securities