Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 31 gained value Wednesday, 27 lost and 44 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 Wet Seal $13.50 +12.5 Fluor Corp. 52.63 +9.7 Laser Precision 7.63 +9.0 US Facilities 4.88 +8.4 Varco International 11.75 +8.0

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Quiksilver Inc. 11.25 -8.2 AST Research Inc. 25.63 -5.9 Parker Automotive 4.25 -5.6 Viratek Inc. 5.25 -4.6 DVI Financial 12.38 -3.9

Source: Newport Securities