Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 27 gained value Thursday, 31 lost and 44 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers.

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Wet Seal $11.75 +17.5 Datum Inc. 3.50 +7.7 Quiksilver Inc. 12.25 +6.5 PacifiCare Health 29.75 +6.3 Bridgford Foods 19.50 +5.4 LOSERS Trimedyne Inc. 3.25 -10.5 Viratek Inc. 4.00 -8.7 Gish Biomedical 9.63 -8.3 Odetics Class A 4.50 -7.8 Clothestime 7.25 -6.5

Source: Newport Securities