La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Focus Universal a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Focus Universal..

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Focus Universal Inc offers smart devices, IoT products, and patented products and technologies for 5G telecommunications and network security. It is focused on commercializing its universal smart technology and financial reporting software. Its product line includes various digital, analog, and quantum light meters and filtration products, the Ubiquitor universal smart device, SEC Financial Reporting Software, and other smart devices and sensors. The company's reportable segments are Corporate and IoT, which derives maximum revenue, and Perfecular and Lusher. The Corporate and IoT segment includes its LED and IoT installation and management business (under Smart AVX), specializing in LED and display systems, home theaters, lighting control, automation, and integration.

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A powerful yet underappreciated force may be behind Wall Street&#8217;s 2025 rally: a flood of corporate share buybacks, reaching levels <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">not seen in years.</a>
As of June 9, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are both trading just 2% below all-time highs, a dramatic shift from the March correction and the tariff-induced volatility that rattled markets just two months ago.
"Corporate buybacks, arguably one of the less-discussed catalysts, likely provided an additional boost to the market's quick recovery," said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, in a recent note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buyback Authorizations Surge to Multi-Year High</h3>
As of June 5, S&amp;P 500 companies had authorized $750 billion in share repurchases year-to-date, a record pace compared to the roughly $600 billion authorized by this time in both 2023 and 2024, based on aggregated data from LPL Financial.
The lion's share of buyback programs came from three heavyweight sectors: communication services with $210 billion, financials with $200 billion and technology at $196 billion. 
These figures reflect announced intentions—not necessarily actual repurchases—but Turnquist said the window for execution is "nearly wide open".
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Confirms Buyback Appetite</h3>
Buybacks weren't just authorized—they were executed in size. In the first quarter of 2025, S&amp;P 500 companies repurchased $283 billion in stock, marking a 23.6% increase from the prior quarter and a 26.9% rise over last year. Compared to 2023, the increase is even steeper, at 38.4%.
The top four contributors—Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)—accounted for nearly $73 billion in combined buybacks thus far this year. 
Large banks including JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) added another $18 billion in total.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Do Buybacks Actually Work?</h3>
Multiple long-term studies suggest they do. 
A 2021 study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness found that buybacks improved liquidity, reduced volatility, and saved retail investors between $2.1 billion and $4.2 billion in transaction costs since 2004.
Separately, data from S&amp;P Global show that since 2000, the S&amp;P 500 Buyback Index—which tracks the top 100 repurchasing companies by buyback ratio—has gained over 1,000% in price return, excluding dividends. 
That's almost double the return of the equal-weighted S&amp;P 500, which rose 536%, and far above the 310% gain in the cap-weighted index.
For comparison, the S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which includes companies that have raised dividends for 25 consecutive years, gained 537% over the same period.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will AI Capex Disrupt The Buyback Boom?</h3>
Despite the record pace, buybacks are now competing with a new capital priority: artificial intelligence investments. 
LPL's data show that S&amp;P 500 companies are increasingly allocating excess cash to capital expenditures, especially in tech.
Four hyperscalers—Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>)—are projected to spend $333 billion on AI-related investments this year, a 35% jump from 2024. 
That shift could limit the headroom for buybacks going forward, especially in tech where the overlap is strongest.
Yet, for now, the firepower remains. "Corporate America has a substantial amount of stock to repurchase," Turnquist said, adding that the combination of available capital and improved market conditions continues to favor share repurchases in the near term.
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Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASY#NASDAQ">CASY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01 by 30.85 percent. This is a 12.39 percent increase over earnings of $2.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.99 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.93 billion by 1.50 percent. This is a 10.91 percent increase over sales of $3.60 billion the same period last year.

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Morningstar Director of Personal Finance Christine Benz understands that emergencies happen, and you may need cash quickly, despite long-term plans to manage and grow your family's assets. She's come up with a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/personal-finance-morning-star-emergency-funds-d25f80dadb7819cb0bdd76332fc96c3c">valuable checklist</a> of top tips to get that money when you need it most. Just keep in mind that, when the clouds pass, you'll need to double down on your financial discipline to rebuild the coffers you've just depleted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Build an emergency fund BEFORE an emergency.</h2>
Don't wait for the unexpected. If possible, set aside emergency funds that include highly liquid investments like bank savings and money market accounts. Avoid assets that are held in tax shelters, like 401Ks and educational savings plans, because you'll probably incur penalties for early withdrawals on these instruments. However, some tax-sheltered investments come with provisions that allow withdrawals for emergencies.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consider withdrawals from low-risk assets in taxable accounts.</h2>
Next, Benz says to consider getting quick cash from taxable accounts that incur the smallest penalties for withdrawal. "Taxable accounts" are roughly defined as nonretirement and non-tax-sheltered instruments, like taxable bonds and bond funds, multi-asset funds, actively managed stock funds (including mutual funds) and high-dividend paying stocks and funds. Tax efficiency is the name of the game, ruling out many of the categories listed above.&nbsp;
Instead, consider drawing capital from more efficient instruments like municipal bonds, I Bonds, Series EE Bonds, individual stocks, equity exchange-traded funds, equity index funds and master-limited partnerships. Stocks that don't pay dividends could be the best choice for folks needing quick cash because buying back shares at lower prices is often possible.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tap those retirement accounts but be careful.&nbsp;</h2>
This popular strategy falls into two categories, Roth individual retirement and traditional 401(k) retirement accounts. Roth holders pay tax as they go so there is no penalty for withdrawing cash when needed. However, depleting those funds may impact your ability to retire with sufficient assets. Alternatively, 401(k) accounts offer two ways to get fast money before the age 59 ½&nbsp; withdrawal threshold.&nbsp;
Benz believes the best option when raising emergency cash from a retirement account may be to take a loan that needs to be paid back, incurring a tax bill and 10% penalty. A second option is to take a hardship withdrawal, which is a one-time, fixed amount of money to cover an "immediate and heavy financial need." You'll need to jump through administrative hoops to get approval for this cash influx, which counts as taxable income and also incurs a 10% penalty.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get cash from your life insurance policies.</h2>
Whole life and universal variable life insurance build cash value that can be a lifesaver in an emergency. As a rule, you can withdraw money from these policies, and it will be deducted from cash value. You may also be able to borrow from cash value, instead of taking an outright withdrawal. Keep in mind you'll owe interest on the loan, which is set by the insurer. And no, "term life" insurance policies do not build cash value.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take out a home equity line of credit.</h2>
Do you own a home? If so, Benz says to think about emergency cash from a home equity line of credit, if you've built at least <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/home-equity/requirements-to-borrow-from-home-equity/">15% to 20% equity</a>. Watch out if you don't have a good credit rating or are taking a large loan relative to equity size. Banks and loan companies can charge high interest rates on this type of debt or deny the line of credit altogether.
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Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 22.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.73%. Currently, Tesla has a market capitalization of $992.05 billion. 
Buying $100 In TSLA: If an investor had bought $100 of TSLA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,848.67 today based on a price of $308.00 for TSLA at the time of writing.
<h3>Tesla'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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLGVF">Belgravia Hartford Cap</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLGVF#OTC">BLGVF</a>) shares closed up 52.38% at $0.05</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GRWG">GrowGeneration</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRWG#NASDAQ">GRWG</a>) shares closed up 12.71% at $1.33</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ITHUF">iAnthus Capital Hldgs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITHUF#OTC">ITHUF</a>) shares closed up 11.11% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOL">Emeren Group</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOL#NYSE">SOL</a>) shares closed up 9.83% at $1.85</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Global Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed up 5.46% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLSH">CLS Holdings USA</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSH#OTC">CLSH</a>) shares closed up 4.41% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CWBHF">Charlottes Web Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWBHF#OTC">CWBHF</a>) shares closed up 3.46% at $0.10</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGIFF">1933 Industries</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGIFF#OTC">TGIFF</a>) shares closed down 15.56% at $0.00</li>
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One of the blue-chip icons, home improvement retailing giant Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) usually represents a sturdy hand, no matter what the economic conditions. It's not exciting in any sense of the word but it pays a dividend. Further, the products that it offers are essential. That said, HD stock hasn't had a great run this year, losing about 6% on a year-to-date basis. Still, the wind may be shifting.
Primarily, sentiment appears to be picking up in the homebuilding industry. Sector giants Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) and KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) have both started Monday on a strong footing. Further, both securities have witnessed upside momentum in the past five sessions, with the former gaining over 5% and the latter moving up nearly 4%. Even some real estate listing specialists, such as Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>, NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZG#NASDAQ">ZG</a>) have risen in recent sessions.
To be sure, the real estate market is a tricky beast. Last month, data released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that in April, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/05/45569641/us-home-sales-sink-to-6-month-low-as-high-rates-rattle-buyer-confidence">U.S. home sales sank</a> to a six-month low due to high interest rates curtailing buyer confidence. Adding to the dilemma, it's not entirely clear when (or if) rates will decline. In May, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45353863/new-inflation-data-hits-tuesday-why-it-could-kill-fed-rate-cut-hopes">monetary policy</a> was in a "good place" and that the central bank would wait for more clarity.
Driving much of the uncertainty is President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have rattled multiple segments of the business community. At the same time, the administration has made progress in securing what it deems more favorable terms, which has led to substantive results. For example, Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45831511/boeing-737-max-deliveries-to-china-restart-after-month-long-pause-amid-trade-tensions-with-us-over-trumps-tariffs">resume deliveries to Chinese airlines</a> after a month-long pause triggered by rising trade tensions.
By logical deduction, it wouldn't be that much of a stretch to assume that some negotiations could occur regarding one of the central issues impacting homebuilders: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44592073/tariffs-could-shake-building-industry-homebuilders-plumbing-flooring-face-rising-costs">lumber tariffs</a>. Throughout the imposition of levies, Trump has barked loudly but has also walked back his aggressive posture. So, it may not be all doom and gloom for HD stock.
On a secondary note, Home Depot still benefits from everyday demand. Pipes don't care if economic conditions are worsening; they will break when they break (and often at inopportune moments). The immediacy of this business — by offering ample physical locations — also helps mitigate pressure from online competitors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Statistical Framework Bodes Well For HD Stock</h2>
While narratives provide context and color for those with a long-term investment view, they're not always granular enough for traders. Wall Street analysts love giving out 12-month price targets because these allow the thesis breathing room. In such circumstances, the "why" of an investment is central. But for traders, the focus is on the "how" — as in how much, how fast and how likely.
Especially for options traders, the multi-layered risk profile requires more fine-tuned data. While options provide leverage, thus multiplying relatively small returns in the open market for big payouts in the derivatives market, they also expire. This means that a trade must be profitable in terms of the price target (y-axis) and within the allotted time period (x-axis).
Subsequently, probabilities represent the central concern among options traders. The problem is that the underlying statistical analysis to extract probability matrices cannot occur without stationarity; that is, the metric of comparison must be temporally consistent. Unfortunately, both fundamental and technical analysis run into the stationarity problem as their valuation and price (and price-derivative) metrics often drift over time.
What is consistent across time is market breadth, the sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions. Market breadth is essentially a representation of demand and demand is binary — it's either happening or it's not. As such, demand profiles are easily categorizable and quantifiable, lending themselves to statistical rigor.
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In the past two months, HD stock printed an "8-2-U" sequence: eight up weeks, two down weeks, with a net positive trajectory across the 10-week period. Over the past decade, this pattern has emerged 31 times. In 61.29% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 1.23%.
If the implications of the 8-2-U pan out as projected, HD stock could potentially rise to $371.79, based on last Friday's closing price of $367.27. Should the bulls maintain control of the market, it's possible that within the next three weeks, an attempt can be made to push the price toward $375.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aggressive Leverage To Boost A Boring Name</h2>
Those interested in playing the numbers may consider the 365/370 bull call spread expiring June 27. This transaction involves buying the $365 call and simultaneously selling the $370, for a net debit paid of $290. Should HD stock rise through the short strike price at expiration, the maximum reward is $210, a payout of over 72%.
Arguably, the above represents the most aggressive trade that has a solid chance of being profitable. However, for those who really want to swing for the fences, there is another spread available: the 370/375 bull spread, also expiring June 27. This transaction requires a net debit of $220 but the max reward is $280 (if HD rises through $375 at expiration), a payout of over 127%.
It's going to come down to risk tolerance. Looking at the empirical data, a price target of $372 is reasonable based on median performances following the 8-2-U sequence. But the median also means that the actual figure could come in higher or lower. It's a probability, not a guarantee.
Still, on a final note, the chance that HD stock will rise on any given week is 55.51%. Therefore, the current demand profile is offering 5.78 percentage points of favorable odds. Again, while this doesn't guarantee upside, it incentivizes a debit-based options strategy.
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AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRS#NASDAQ">AIRS</a>) ("AirSculpt" or the "Company"), a national provider of premium body contouring procedures, today announced the launch of an underwritten public offering of&nbsp;3,160,000 shares of its common stock. The underwriter will also have a 30-day option to purchase up to 474,000 additional shares of common stock. All of the shares of common stock in the offering are being sold by the Company.
Vesey Street Capital Partners, L.L.C., which is affiliated with two directors and is the largest stockholder of the Company, has expressed an interest in purchasing up to $4.0 million in shares of common stock in the offering. However, because indications of interest are not binding agreements or commitments to purchase, the Company and the underwriter could determine to sell more, fewer or no shares to any potential purchaser, and such potential purchaser could determine to purchase more, fewer or no shares in the offering.
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Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions through its Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems business units, today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock and in lieu of common stock, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. Ondas also expects to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock offered in the public offering. All of the securities in the proposed offering are to be sold by Ondas. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. Ondas intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering for general corporate purposes, including funding capital expenditures and providing working capital.
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In its March 6, 2025 announcement, Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCPT#NYSE">FCPT</a>), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), disclosed that John S. Moody would not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2025 Annual Meeting") and Douglas B. Hansen would succeed Mr. Moody as Chair of the Board pending his re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting. On June 5, 2025, Mr. Hansen was re-elected to the Board and appointed as Chair, effective immediately.

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Four Corners Property Trust Announces Leadership Transition As Douglas B. Hansen Officially Succeeds John S. Moody As Chair Of The Board

The Board of Directors of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) today approved an increase in the annual dividend rate on FedEx Corp. common stock of 5%, or $0.28 per share, to $5.80 per share for fiscal 2026 in line with the company's continued focus on delivering stockholder value. The Board today also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on FedEx Corp. common stock. The dividend is payable July 8, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2025.

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On June&nbsp;3, 2025, The GEO Group, Inc. ("GEO" or the "Company") entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Sale Agreement") with CPT Operating Partnership L.P. (together with GEO, the "Seller") and the State of Oklahoma (the "Purchaser") pursuant to which, subject to the terms of the Sale Agreement, the Seller will sell the Lawton Correctional Facility located in Lawton, Oklahoma (the "Facility") to the Purchaser for a sale price of $312&nbsp;million. Subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, the sale of the Facility is expected to close on July&nbsp;25, 2025 and the Company expects to transition Facility operations to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections simultaneously on July&nbsp;25, 2025. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is currently a customer of the Company. The Sale Agreement also contains certain customary representations, warranties and covenants that the parties made to each other. The Sale Agreement was entered into in the ordinary course of business but may be considered a "material contract" as defined under Item 601(b)(10)(ii)(C) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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GEO Group Enters Agreement To Sell Lawton Correctional Facility To State Of Oklahoma For $312M

On November 1, 2023, a subsidiary of NBC Universal (collectively with its subsidiaries, "NBCU") provided notice to a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Disney") of its exercise of its right under a put/call arrangement to require Disney to purchase NBCU's 33% interest in Hulu, LLC ("Hulu") at a value based on NBCU's equity ownership percentage of the greater of Hulu's equity fair value, determined pursuant to a contractual appraisal process, or a guaranteed floor value of $27.5 billion (the "guaranteed floor value"). In December 2023, Disney paid NBCU approximately $8.6 billion, which reflected the guaranteed floor value less NBCU's unpaid capital call contributions.
During the initial phase of the appraisal process, Disney's appraiser arrived at a valuation below the guaranteed floor value, while NBCU's appraiser arrived at a valuation substantially in excess of the guaranteed floor value. The final equity fair value, which was completed on June 9, 2025, takes into account the valuation of a third appraiser, which if it had been equal to or below the guaranteed floor value would have resulted in no additional amount payable to NBCU and if it had been consistent with the NBCU's appraiser's valuation would have resulted in an additional amount of approximately $5 billion payable to NBCU as its share of the difference between the equity fair value and the guaranteed floor value.
Pursuant to the contractual appraisal process that was completed on June 9, 2025, an additional $438.7 million is payable by Disney to NBCU to purchase NBCU's interest in Hulu.
This amount will be recorded in "Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests" and thus reduce "Net income attributable to Disney" in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for our fiscal third quarter. This amount is also expected to be excluded when Disney reports Adjusted EPS, the non-GAAP measure representing diluted earnings per share excluding certain items, and therefore is not expected to impact Disney's previous guidance on fiscal 2025 Adjusted EPS.

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Disney To Pay Additional $438.7M To NBCUniversal Following Completion Of Hulu Equity Appraisal Process, Finalizing Purchase Of NBCU's 33% Stake; Payment To Be Recorded As Noncontrolling Interest Charge And Excluded From Adjusted EPS Guidance For Fiscal 2025

Comstock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LODE#NYSE">LODE</a>) ("Comstock" and the "Company") today announced it has amended the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "MIPA") to sell 100% of the northernmost patented and unpatented mining claims, mineral exploration rights and town lots (the "Northern Targets") owned by Comstock's wholly-owned subsidiary Comstock Northern Exploration, LLC, plus all of the 25% issued and outstanding membership interest that Comstock owns in Pelen LLC ("Pelen") to Mackay Precious Metals Inc. ("Mackay") for an increased aggregate purchase price of $2.95 million (the "Purchase Price") and a 1.5% NSR production royalty from the sales of all valuable minerals and products extracted from these properties.
The Amendment increases the purchase price to $2.95 million in cash from the previous $2.75 million in both cash and stock, effectively increasing the cash component of the transaction by $1.2 million. The Company has previously received $1.0 million in cash for this transaction. The remaining $1.95 million is due through a series of payments in June, July and ending on or before August 30, 2025.
The Amendment also includes a provision that Mackay will transfer approximately 300 acres of patented and unpatented mining properties in Lyon County, that are adjacent to and expand the footprint of Comstock's Dayton Consolidated and Spring Valley mineral claims and lands, for no additional consideration.

LODE

Comstock Amends MIPA To Sell Northern Mining Assets To Mackay Precious Metals For $2.95M Plus 1.5% NSR Royalty

JBDI

JBDI Holdings Regains Nasdaq Compliance, Filing Requirement Met

Comtech Telecom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.18) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.20) by 10 percent. This is a 190 percent decrease over earnings of $0.20 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $126.79 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $124.12 million by 2.15 percent. This is a 1.01 percent decrease over sales of $128.08 million the same period last year.

CMTL

Comtech Telecom Q3 Adj. EPS $(0.18) Beats $(0.20) Estimate, Sales $126.79M Beat $124.12M Estimate

MRIN

Marin Software shares are trading higher after the company announced it entered into a non-bonding LOI with a private equity firm for a potential asset sale via a voluntary reorganization transaction.

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Buying $1000 In PM: If an investor had bought $1000 of PM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,535.16 today based on a price of $180.63 for PM at the time of writing.
<h3>Philip Morris Intl's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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