Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 21 gained value Wednesday, 33 lost and 48 remained unchanged for the day. The following chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers.

Wed. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS BE Avionics 6.25 +8.7 First American Financial 9.25 +7.1 AST Research 20.75 +6.4 Pacificare Health 14.50 +5.4 FHP Inc. 12.38 +5.3

Tues. Percent Company Price Change LOSERS Gradco Systems 3.63 -9.2 Quiksilver Inc. 10.25 -6.8 Tricare 5.50 -4.3 Newport Pharmaceuticals 2.83 -4.0 Readicare Inc. 3.13 -3.7

Source: Newport Securities