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The Fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Index. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning it generally will invest in a sample of the securities in the Index whose risk, return and other characteristics resemble the risk, return and other characteristics of the Index as a whole. Under normal circumstances, at least 80 percent of the Funds total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) will be invested in component securities of the Index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities.

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ReShape Lifesciences Will Be Issued US Patent Number 12,329,972 Tomorrow Titled "HIGH-FREQUENCY LOW DUTY CYCLE PATTERNS FOR NERUAL REGULATION (FOR TREATMENT OF GI CONDITIONS INCLUDING OBESITY & OTHER EATING DISORDERS, IBD, PANCREATITIS, DIABETES, AND HYPERTENSION)"

Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and Universal, the powerhouse studios behind Star Wars, Frozen, and Kung Fu Panda, have filed a major copyright lawsuit involving an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45847032/ibm-acquires-ai-startup-seek-and-launches-500m-backed-watsonx-ai-labs-in-nyc-to-tackle-data-innovation-with-agentic-intelligence">AI startup</a>, described by <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/disney-universal-sue-ai-startup-midjourney-plagiarism/493100">Entrepreneur</a> as a potential first for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45651756/streaming-wars-heat-up-how-moonvalleys-123m-ai-bet-could-shape-hollywoods-future">Hollywood</a>. The case targets Midjourney, a text-to-image generator that allegedly enabled users to produce visuals featuring copyrighted characters owned by the studios.
Filed in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, the 110-page complaint accuses Midjourney of building a commercial enterprise off protected intellectual property. According to the lawsuit, the studios had issued cease-and-desist letters to Midjourney's counsel, demanding the unauthorized content be stopped.
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&#8220;Midjourney, which has attracted millions of subscribers and made $300 million last year alone, is focused on its own bottom line and ignored Plaintiffs' demands,&#8221; the filing reads. When those warnings were ignored, Disney and Universal moved forward with legal action. The lawsuit says that Midjourney&#8217;s paid plans reportedly range from $10 to $120 per month, contributing to its explosive financial growth since launching.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Midjourney&#8217;s Fast Growth Draws Major Legal Firepower</h2>
Founded in 2021, Midjourney has grown rapidly by offering AI-generated images within seconds, fueled entirely by user prompts. With just 11 full-time employees, the company <a href="https://www.midjourney.com/home">describes</a> itself as a small, self-funded operation. The lawsuit alleges its rapid expansion has come at the expense of long-established copyrights, turning beloved characters into AI fodder without authorization.
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The lawsuit highlights a roster of well-known characters allegedly reproduced by Midjourney's platform. Disney's complaint cites the unauthorized use of Darth Vader from Star Wars, Elsa from Frozen, Lightning McQueen from Cars, and Homer Simpson from The Simpsons. Universal's claims include the depiction of Minions from Despicable Me, Po from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, as well as Hiccup and Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon.
According to the filing, only the studios maintain legal rights to commercialize these characters and develop content or merchandise around them. One line in the complaint describes Midjourney as a "bottomless pit of plagiarism," accusing the startup of undermining the basic framework of U.S. copyright law. The studios are seeking a jury trial to establish boundaries around what generative AI platforms can legally create.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Broader Battle Looms For AI And Copyright Control</h2>
In the filing, Disney and Universal frame the lawsuit as more than a defense of individual characters, describing Midjourney's business model as a direct threat to the creative economy and the broader U.S. film industry.
Calling the infringement "systematic, ongoing, and willful," the plaintiffs argue the damage is both substantial and irreparable, not just to their own properties but to the incentive system that fuels the $260 billion American motion picture economy.
The lawsuit arrives during a critical moment for AI litigation. Just one week prior, Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) filed its own suit against Anthropic, alleging unauthorized use of its forum content for AI training purposes,<a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/reddit-lawsuit-anthropic-ai-3b9624dd"> The Wall Street Journal</a> reports. Getty Images (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GETY#NYSE">GETY</a>) is also<a href="https://copyrightalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Getty-Images-v.-Stability-AI-Complaint.pdf"> pursuing</a> a multimillion dollar case against Stability AI for allegedly scraping over 12 million copyrighted visuals from its platform.
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The Hartford Insurance Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.78%. Currently, The Hartford Insurance Gr has a market capitalization of $35.76 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HIG: If an investor had bought $1000 of HIG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,054.11 today based on a price of $125.86 for HIG at the time of writing.
<h3>The Hartford Insurance Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750117514_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning The Hartford Insurance Gr Stock In The Last 5 Years

Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.33%. Currently, Sea has a market capitalization of $93.55 billion. 
Buying $100 In SE: If an investor had bought $100 of SE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $732.36 today based on a price of $158.02 for SE at the time of writing.
<h3>Sea's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750116612_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Sea 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 299.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 313.78%. Currently, Quest Diagnostics has a market capitalization of $20.33 billion. 
Buying $100 In DGX: If an investor had bought $100 of DGX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $109,220.16 today based on a price of $182.07 for DGX at the time of writing.
<h3>Quest Diagnostics's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750115712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Quest Diagnostics Stock In The Last 5 Years

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45572052/trump-tariffs-hit-imports-for-sure-but-made-in-usa-purchases-also-didnt-escape-price-rise-gauntlet-s">new tariffs</a> take effect as part of President Donald Trump's trade policy, cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm: scammers are seizing this moment of confusion to trick consumers into handing over money or sensitive personal information.&nbsp;
Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Tariff Confusion Creates a Perfect Scam Setup</h2>
Tariffs are essentially taxes on imported goods, usually paid by the companies bringing those products into the U.S. These businesses often pass the cost to consumers through higher prices. But that doesn't mean you should be paying tariffs directly — something scammers are counting on you not knowing.
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Scammers "will use the fact that people don't know a lot about tariffs," James Lee, president of the Identity Theft Resource Center, told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/19/tariff-scams-red-flags.html">CNBC</a>.&nbsp;
That lack of clarity, combined with recent changes in U.S. trade deals, creates the "perfect storm for cybercriminals," said Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Scams to Watch For</h2>
According to cybersecurity experts and media reports, here are the most common scam types emerging:
1. Fake Package Fees
You might get an email claiming that your package is being held until you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45560388/1-items-made-outside-china-heres-how-target-has-been-tariff-proofing-its-shelves-with-price-hikes-the-very-last-resort">pay a tariff</a>. It could look like it&#8217;s from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection or a delivery company and may have a link to pay on another website.
Steve Weisman, a law professor at Bentley University and creator of Scamicide.com, <a href="https://scamicide.com/2025/04/17/scam-of-the-day-april-17-2025-the-tariff-scams-are-coming/">explains</a> this could be a scam — even if someone shows up at your door pretending to be a delivery worker. Legitimate tariffs for personal deliveries are rare and usually handled at the time of purchase.
2. ‘Tariff Relief' Offers
Emails, texts, and ads on social media platforms have offered phony "tariff relief" payments, according to CNBC. Payton told CNBC that legitimate retailers are unlikely to encourage tariff avoidance and that these scams will have a sense of urgency that pressure consumers into accepting them. Clicking those links can lead to phishing websites or marketing traps that collect your private details. The FBI warns these offers are completely fake.
3. Spoofed Government or Retail Emails
Scammers are registering fake websites with names like "U.S. Tariffs" to make their messages seem legitimate. They may even use near-identical email addresses to mimic real agencies. Cybersecurity firm <a href="https://bfore.ai/imported-risk-cybercriminals-exploit-tariff-uncertainty/">BforeAI</a> tracked around 300 suspicious domain names tied to tariff scams in the first quarter of this year.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Red Flags to Avoid</h2>
Experts recommend looking out for these signs:
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<li>Unsolicited and urgent messages: Be skeptical of any message urging you to "pay now to avoid tariffs" or offering immediate "relief." Real businesses don't pressure you this way.</li>
<li>Unfamiliar links or emails: Double-check email addresses, spelling errors, and URLs. If anything looks off, don't click.</li>
<li>Lack of transparency: Legitimate charges should come with clear documentation, like the official <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/cbp-form-7501">CBP Form 7501</a>. If details are vague or hidden, it's likely a scam.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Stay Safe</h2>
The <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/8767-bbb-tips-10-steps-to-avoid-scams">Better Business Bureau</a> and other watchdogs recommend the following steps:
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<li>Don't share personal or financial information with unknown senders.</li>
<li>Avoid clicking on unsolicited links or attachments.</li>
<li>Verify with the company or agency through their official website — not through the message you received.</li>
<li>Report suspected scams to the <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker">BBB's Scam Tracker</a> or the FTC.</li>
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Scammers are counting on confusion to do their dirty work. By staying alert and informed, you can avoid falling for these new tariff-related traps.
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Trump's Tariffs Could Trigger New Cybersecurity Scams – Here's What You Should Watch Out For

In the world <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting">of sports betting, </a>there are bets on one team winning, bets on player props and various other options, alongside what one 24-year-old has found fame from: parlaying multiple teams to win championships.
What Happened: An unemployed 24-year-old who doesn't consider himself a big sports bettor is on pace to win a huge six-figure profit from a $13 bet placed with sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), providing the potential opposite big win from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45936603/jay-z-loses-1-million-betting-on-nba-finals-how-the-indiana-pacers-spoiled-rappers-3-33-million-payd">Jay Z&#8217;s $1 million loss. </a>
Months ago, Drew Hirschman <a href="https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2025/06/12/massive-270k-parlay-bet-on-draftkings-sportsbook-hinges-on-thunder-oilers-championships/#:~:text=Drew%20Hirschman%2C%2024%2C%20placed%20a,Cup%20to%20cash%20the%20ticket.">placed </a>a $13 wager with the sportsbook for the following teams to win championships in their respective leagues:
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<li>Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB): Done</li>
<li>New York Liberty (WNBA): Done</li>
<li>Philadelphia Eagles (NFL): Done</li>
<li>Edmonton Oilers (NHL): In process</li>
<li>Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA): In process</li>
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Three of the five legs are complete and amazingly enough, the other two teams find themselves in the championship series, mere games away from helping cash the huge parlay.
When the wager was made, it had less than a 0.01% chance of hitting. Cashout offers from DraftKings have shown that the odds of Hirschman winning the parlay have been above 30%.
The Oilers currently trail the Florida Panthers 3-2 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder are tied 2-2 with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
If the Oilers and Thunder win, the bet pays out $270,761.40, a huge profit from a $13 bet.
Hirschman has received cashout offers of up to $123,000 with the most recent public amount <a href="https://x.com/DKSportsbook/status/1933570132380402134">listed </a>at $107,591.51 before the Oilers lost game five on Saturday.
The bettor can likely take a cash out offer of less than $100,000, let the bet ride or hedge his bets by placing wagers on other outcomes to secure a payout no matter what happens.
Hirschman's bet has turned to DraftKings regularly profiling his parlay and doing video interviews. Bleacher Report (@br_betting) is flying him to game locations to make betting content.
Perhaps the craziest part of the parlay is the unlikeliest leg already hit. At the time of the bet, the Dodgers were +300 to win, the Liberty were +190 and the Eagles were +1700. The remaining legs had odds of +850 for the Thunder and +850 for the Thunder.
"I got home from work and I saw Saquon (Barkley) went to the Eagles and I'm a Giants fan and I was like, ‘This guy is too talented, this team is too good, I can't imagine they don't go on a deep run.' So, I did some crafting and came up with this," Hirschman <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/betting/recent-grad-has-life-changing-270000-bet-riding-on-oilers-thunder-championships/">told </a>the New York Post.
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What's Next: Hirschman's entry into sports betting content could be something to watch as he looks for a new job.
"I am currently unemployed, looking for jobs. Living with my parents in Suffern (New York). This gives me a little gap where I don't have to feel too pressured," Hirschman told the New York Post.
The bettor said he hedged his bet a "bit" with Caesars Sportsbook, wagering more than $50,000 on other outcomes.
"I definitely emptied my bank accounts."
Hirschman said his dad is a "math guy" and helped come up with a plan and helped come up with the funds.
If the Oilers come back to win the seven game series and the Thunder win two more games against the Pacers, Hirschman's parlay will cash and provide over $200,000 in profit for the recent college graduate.
"Going to max out the 401k, max out the Roth. Add to the emergency fund. Going to have a little fun. Maybe a little vacation. Bring the boys out to dinner. Bring my family out to dinner."
Hirschman said his main goal if he wins is "don't blow it."
The Thunder and Pacers meet again for game five Monday night at 8:30 p.m. in a game that will air on Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) ABC.
Despite the series being tied, the Thunder remain huge favorites with odds of -450 to win the series with the Pacers listed at +350.
The Oilers are the wild card for Hirschman now with odds of +280 to win the series, needing to win game six to tie the series and a win in game seven to end Canada's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/sports/25/06/45783102/canadas-32-year-stanley-cup-drought-could-end-in-2025-oilers-vs-panthers-odds-schedule-how-to-watch">32-year Stanley Cup drought</a>. Game 6 for the Stanley Cup finals airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV, along with streaming on Max, all units of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>).
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Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.26%. Currently, Roper Technologies has a market capitalization of $60.74 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ROP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ROP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,380.76 today based on a price of $565.66 for ROP at the time of writing.
<h3>Roper Technologies's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750113912_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Shaquille O'Neal wasn't supposed to be a doctor. Not when he was a fifth grader throwing spit wads, fighting kids, and getting suspended with the warning from his father that he was on track to be "nothing in life." Not when he was getting mocked with names like "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45937159/a-geek-saved-my-life-shaq-says-he-was-a-bully-with-a-stutter-nicknamed-shaquille-sasquatch-and-thought-hed-never-be-smart-enough-to-succeed">Shaquille Sasquatch</a>" and struggling to pass a government class.
But somewhere between being called a "big dummy" and becoming a four-time NBA champion, Shaq made a decision—he wasn't just going to be a baller. He was going to be the one in the boardroom who knew exactly what was going on.
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But by 2015, <a href="https://youtu.be/Mza5tTgh9hA?si=3ruv5rkBbOQKkZoI">sitting across from journalist Graham Bensinger</a>, Shaq had a very different kind of flex.
"I go to a business meeting… they talk to my guy," Shaq said. "And I found that to be disrespectful. I'm making the final decision anyway."
He didn't like being underestimated—especially not in business.
That's when O'Neal, already a multimillionaire, went back to school. First, he earned his bachelor's degree in 2000. Then he chased a master's of business administration from the University of Phoenix. His reason? Simple. He wanted respect.
"Talk to me now about the terms… about the JV… all that stuff. Talk to me about it."
And then came the PhD.
"My mom comes and she set me up. She's like, ‘You know we don't have no doctors in the family.' So I'm like, okay, I'll be back."
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It wasn't just a flex—though getting called "Dr. O'Neal" during a parent-teacher conference certainly didn't hurt.
"I'm looking at my son, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40658562/nba-legend-shaq-tells-his-kids-in-order-to-get-my-cheese-you-have-to-present-me-with-two-degrees">and my son's looking really proud</a>—not only is he proud that I'm the Shaqster… he's proud his daddy is a doctor."
Shaq's educational journey wasn't some PR stunt. It was a tactical move by a man who once felt too shy to even try, too scared to compete with the "smart kids." He credits a high school classmate—nicknamed McDougall—for tutoring him and showing him that school wasn't the enemy.
"That nerd saved my life," he said. "Now I'm a nerd and a geek."
He leaned into it. He started sitting in business meetings and setting up what he called the "Shaq Summit," a yearly gathering of his brand partners. Some companies came ready to walk away—until they saw the vision.
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Now? Shaq's endorsements, partnerships, and investments rake in more annually than his NBA salary ever did. But it's never been about the money.
"What motivates me is just having fun," he said. "Being in partnership with somebody really motivates me."
He's even considering law school—not to practice law, but to own the room when he launches his own law firm one day.
"If I just buy a building and put my name on it… they're gonna talk over my head. But if I also have a law degree? I'm in charge."
From spitballs to subchapter S-corps, Shaquille O'Neal didn't just rewrite the script. He rewrote the résumé. And <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45601247/shaq-owned-155-five-guys-but-had-no-clue-how-to-run-them-so-he-turned-to-a-mcdonalds-manager-who-hooked-him-up-during-his-nba-days-into-a-partner">Dr. O'Neal is just getting started</a>.
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Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORT#NASDAQ">CORT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.86%. Currently, Corcept Therapeutics has a market capitalization of $7.52 billion. 
Buying $100 In CORT: If an investor had bought $100 of CORT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,438.13 today based on a price of $70.90 for CORT at the time of writing.
<h3>Corcept Therapeutics's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) released its second-quarter results after Monday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n45963117/lennar-reports-second-quarter-2025-results">from the quarter. </a>
The Details: Lennar reported quarterly earnings of $1.90 per share, which missed the Street estimate of $1.94. Quarterly revenue of $8.38 billion beat the analyst consensus estimate of $8.16 billion.
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For the second quarter, Lennar reported: 
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<li>New orders increased 6% to 22,601 homes.</li>
<li>Backlog of 15,538 homes with a dollar value of&nbsp;$6.5 billion.</li>
<li>Deliveries increased 2% to 20,131 homes.</li>
<li>Homebuilding operating earnings of&nbsp;$728 million 
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<li>Gross margin on home sales of 17.8%.</li>
<li>SG&amp;A expenses as a percentage of revenues from home sales of 8.8%.</li>
<li>Net margin on home sales of 8.9%.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Financial Services operating earnings of&nbsp;$157 million.</li>
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&#8220;While we continue to see softness in the housing market due to affordability challenges and a decline in consumer confidence, we adhered to our strategy of driving starts, sales, and closings in order to build long-term efficiencies in our business,&#8221; Stuart Miller, Co-CEO of Lennar, said.
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Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.86% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.87%. Currently, Domino's Pizza has a market capitalization of $15.56 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DPZ: If an investor had bought $1000 of DPZ stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,991.31 today based on a price of $454.45 for DPZ at the time of writing.
<h3>Domino's Pizza's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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The following are the Company's expected results of its homebuilding and financial services activities for the third quarter of 2025:
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">New Orders</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">22,000 - 23,000</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Deliveries</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">22,000 - 23,000</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Average Sales Price</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$380,000 - $385,000</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Gross Margin % on Home Sales</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Approximately 18%</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">SG&amp;A as a % of Home Sales</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">8.0% - 8.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Financial Services Operating Earnings</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$175 million - $180 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

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Lennar Sees Q3 2025 Homebuilding Deliveries And New Orders Of 22,000 - 23,000; Average Sales Price $380K - $385K

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KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire Zenith Energy ("Zenith" or the "Company"), a leading independent power producer ("IPP"), from a consortium including Pacific Equity Partners, OPSEU Pension Trust ("OPTrust"), and Foresight Group (together the "Consortium"), with Zenith's founder and management retaining a minority stake. KKR's investment will position Zenith well for continued long-term growth on the back of favorable sector fundamentals and macro tailwinds.

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