Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 34 gained value Thursday, 29 lost and 37 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 Bridgford Foods 19.25 +5.5 Provena Foods 5.00 +5.3 Rainbow Technologies 15.00 +5.3 Pacesetter Bus. Properties 5.50 +4.8 Ceradyne Inc. 3.38 +4.0 LOSERS Laser Precision 3.75 -14.4 Computer Automation 3.13 -7.4 Clothestime 5.38 -6.4 Varco International 6.50 -5.5 DVI Financial 4.75 -5.0

Source: Newport Securities