Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 27 gained value Wednesday, 30 lost and 45 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 Viratek Inc. $12.25 +34.2 ICN Biomedical 8.38 +21.8 CommerceBank 7.50 +15.4 ICN Pharmaceuticals 16.38 +9.2 Bridgford Foods 22.00 +6.0

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Odetics Inc. Class A 4.50 -7.8 Wet Seal 9.75 -7.1 CMS Enhancements 4.63 -5.1 Emulex Corp. 5.75 -4.2 Pacific Scientific 9.00 -4.1

Source: Newport Securities