Of the 102 largest, publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest, publicly traded companies in Orange County, 28 gained value Thursday, 26 lost and 48 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 US Facilities $6.63 +15.2 Ceradyne Inc. 4.38 +9.4 Bridgford Foods 15.75 +6.8 FHP Inc. 23.50 +6.2 ICN Biomedicals 8.88 +6.0 LOSERS Quiksilver Inc. 10.75 -17.3 Clothestime 3.75 -9.1 Viratek Inc. 5.75 -8.0 Birtcher Medical 12.00 -7.7 Trimedyne Inc. 4.63 -7.5

Source: Newport Securities