Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 33 gained value Friday, 26 lost and 43 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

GAINERS

Fri. Percent Company Price Change ReadiCare $5.00 +11.1 Gish Biomedical 9.50 +10.1 First American Class A 10.50 +7.7 Presley Cos. 7.75 +5.0 Bridgford Foods 27.25 +4.8

LOSERS

Fri. Percent Company Price Change Landmark Bank 7.50 -6.3 ICN Pharmaceuticals 16.50 -5.7 Viratek Inc. 12.50 -5.7 Nichols Institute 13.13 -4.5 Clothestime 7.88 -4.5

Source: Newport Securities