Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 28 gained value Friday, 22 lost and 52 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Fri. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS US Facilities $4.88 +8.4 Downey S&L; 14.88 +8.2 PacifiCare Health 23.25 +8.1 Commtron 6.75 +8.0 Birtcher Medical 9.50 +7.0 LOSERS Hycor Biomedical 4.50 -7.8 ICN Pharmaceuticals 3.38 -6.9 Diceon Electronics 3.50 -6.7 Armor All 9.75 -4.9 FHP Inc. 16.75 -4.3

Source: Newport Securities