Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 17 gained value Friday, 35 lost and 48 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Fri. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS ICN Pharmaceuticals $3.50 +7.7 US Facilities 3.88 +6.9 Gish Biomedical 14.63 +5.4 National Education 5.38 +4.9 Varco International 11.63 +3.4 LOSERS Diceon Electronics 4.25 -10.5 Western Digital 12.13 -8.5 Datum Inc. 3.13 -7.4 AST Research Inc. 22.00 -7.4 Bridgford Foods 20.00 -7.0

Source: Newport Securities