Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 38 gained value Wednesday, 31 lost and 31 remained unchanged for the day. GAINERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Ropak Corp. $5.00 +17.7 ARM Financial 7.13 +11.8 Armor All 12.00 +9.1 Rainbow Technologies 20.25 +8.0 PDA Engineering 13.00 +7.2

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Ceradyne Inc. 3.13 -7.4 PacifiCare Health 55.25 -6.8 Comarco Inc. 5.13 -6.7 Homedco 19.00 -6.2 US Facilities 13.50 -5.3

Source: Newport Securities