Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 26 gained value Thursday, 33 lost and 41 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Thurs. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Provena Foods 4.50 + 9.0 Ceradyne Inc. 3.38 +8.0 Diceon Electronics 5.25 +7.6 Cimco 11.25 +4.7 Varco International 5.88 +4.4 LOSERS Ropak Corp. 6.13 -5.7 Datum Inc. 4.25 -5.6 FHP Inc. 44.75 -3.8 Armor All 19.25 -3.8 EECO Inc. 4.00 -3.2

Source: Newport Securities