Stephen Colbert, the comedian whose 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" was defined in part by his sharp criticism of President Donald Trump, has been honored with an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation . The award comes two months after CBS ended his program in May 2026, citing economic reasons—a decision that Colbert and others have openly questioned
Lam Research (LRCX) reported fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, July 29, that surpassed Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue, delivering record quarterly revenue and operating income . The semiconductor equipment manufacturer also provided a robust outlook for the current quarter, reinforcing its position as a key beneficiary of the AI-driven demand reshaping the industry .
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines, sending its stock up more than 10% in early trading. The company achieved its fastest comparable sales growth in six quarters, driven by successful menu innovation and its revamped rewards program. CEO Scott Boatwright declared that the chain is making "meaningful progress" on its biggest challenge—restoring consumer confidence in its value proposition after years of
Starbucks (SBUX) reported fiscal third-quarter results on Wednesday that decisively beat Wall Street expectations, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable-store sales growth. The coffee giant raised its full-year earnings forecast, citing the success of CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" strategy, which is driving stronger customer traffic and spending.