Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 29 gained value Tuesday, 21 lost and 50 remained unchanged for the day.

Tues. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Southland Commun. $15.25 +13.0 Beckman Instruments 18.13 +10.7 Newport Electronics 4.50 +9.0 First Amer Fncl A 14.50 +7.4 Viratek Inc. 3.75 +7.1 LOSERS Hammond Co. 4.50 -16.4 Alpha Microsystems 3.63 -6.4 FHP Inc. 15.75 -6.0 US Facilities 5.13 -5.7 Clothestime 4.25 -5.6

Source: Newport Securities