Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 25 gained value Tuesday, 31 lost and 46 remained unchanged for the day. GAINERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Hammond Co. $3.50 +16.67 Newport Pharmaceuticals 4.38 +9.50 Standard Pacific 8.88 +7.64 AST Research Inc. 20.75 +6.41 TriCare 12.38 +5.36

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Western Digital 3.75 -11.76 Unicare Financial 15.75 -10.66 First American Fin. Cl. B 8.50 -10.53 Wet Seal 12.25 -8.45 Alpha Microsystems 2.75 -5.7

Source: Newport Securities