O.C. STOCK WATCH

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 34 gained value Thursday, 24 lost and 44 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 U.S. Facilities $8.50 +17.2 Helionetics 3.50 +11.8 Laser Precision 9.88 +9.8 UniCare Financial 20.50 +7.9 Bridgford Foods 19.50 +6.9 LOSERS Trimedyne Inc. 3.63 -12.1 Landmark Bank 8.50 -5.6 Armor All 11.13 -5.3 ICN Biomedicals 6.88 -5.1 Viratek Inc. 5.88 -4.1

Source: Newport Securities