Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 26 gained value Monday, 38 lost and 36 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

GAINERS

Mon. Percent Company Price Change Ceradyne Inc. $4.00 +10.2 Quantum Health 20.75 +9.2 Bridgford Foods 17.75 +7.6 SysteMed 6.13 +4.3 Triconex 18.75 +4.2

LOSERS

Mon. Percent Company Price Change Printronix Inc. 4.00 -11.1 First American Class A 18.00 -7.7 Metalclad 3.50 -6.7 Alliance Imaging 7.25 -6.5 Birtcher Medical 7.25 -6.5

Source: Newport Securities