Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 33 gained value Wednesday, 21 lost and 48 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 ICN Pharmaceuticals $9.38 +15.4 Commtron 6.88 +12.2 Viratek Inc. 6.25 +11.0 Allergan 22.38 +9.8 Wet Seal 11.00 +7.3

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Quiksilver Inc. 8.75 -5.4 Armor All 10.00 -4.8 Community Psychiatric 13.25 -3.6 PDA Engineering 10.25 -3.6 Westcorp 10.75 -3.4

Source: Newport Securities