EARNINGS ROUNDUP

* William Lyon Homes reported a 42% jump in second-quarter profit to $41 million, or $5.07 a share, from $31 million, or $3.14 a share, in the year earlier period.

Homebuilding revenue declined 1.4% to $362.1 million. The Newport Beach firm posted record net home orders of 1,154, up 2% from the previous period.

The company forecast full-year earnings at $17.75 to $20 a share, which would be a 14% increase over 2004 results.