Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 24 gained value Thursday, 29 lost and 49 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Clothestime $3.38 +12.7 BE Avionics 8.75 +6.1 Provena Foods 4.50 +5.9 US Facilities 4.88 +5.4 ReadiCare Inc. 6.38 +4.1 LOSERS ICN Pharmaceuticals 4.25 -12.9 Viratek Inc. 4.75 -11.7 First Amer Class B 8.00 -11.1 SPI Pharmaceuticals 14.00 -6.7 Western Digital 4.38 -5.4

Source: Newport Securities