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BP has been paring back spending on its renewable assets amid a push to cut debt and boost returns for shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A luxury EV effort from Sony and Honda, a high-tech vehicle dubbed Afeela, was shut down before it ever hit the road due to Honda paring back its EV offerings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Shares traded as high as $891.27 intraday, reaching a market cap of $1.005 trillion, before paring some gains.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Critics say the paring back has gone too far.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Mrs. Bedlow sat down and picked up her paring knife.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson