Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 38 gained value Wednesday, 22 lost and 40 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 American Health $3.63 +16.0 Wet Seal 9.75 +11.4 Varco International 5.50 +7.2 Quantum Health 19.25 +6.9 State of the Art 12.00 +6.7

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Armor All 15.25 -6.2 Cimco 8.00 -5.9 Tokos Medical 27.25 -4.4 Datum Inc. 3.00 -4.2 Nichols Institute 9.00 -4.1

Source: Newport Securities