Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 23 gained value Wednesday, 35 lost and 42 remained unchanged for the day.

GAINERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change US Facilities $11.00 +10.0 ARM Financial 5.50 +7.2 Fortis 14.13 +6.6 Emulex Corp. 7.00 +5.6 Ropak Corp. 5.50 +4.8

LOSERS

Wed. Percent Company Price Change Quiksilver Inc. 7.25 -6.5 Laser Precision 5.38 -6.4 Birtcher Medical 6.00 -6.0 Helionetics 6.00 -6.0 Armor All 15.00 -4.8

Source: N ewport Securities