Of the 100 largest, publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest, publicly traded companies in Orange County, 22 gained value Monday, 27 lost and 51 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Company Mon. Price Percent Change GAINERS PDA Engineering $5.00 +5.3 Diceon Electronics 5.25 +5.0 Archive Corp. 8.00 +4.9 Laser Precision 3.25 +3.8 National Education 5.63 +2.4 LOSERS Computer Automation 2.63 -12.3 Pacesetter Bus Prop. 4.00 -11.1 Bridgford Foods 18.50 -9.8 Datum Inc. 3.75 -6.3 Southland Commun. 8.88 -4.0

Source: Newport Securities