trimming

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Seth Goldstein, an analyst at Morningstar who covers Tesla, told MarketWatch that he could see some investors trimming their portfolio in favor of SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Airlines are trimming schedules and adding fees, while specialists predict it will take months for global jet fuel supplies to normalize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Investors appear to be trimming their positions in the precious metals as they look ahead to U.S.-Iran talks this weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In a call with analysts last week, McCormick executives argued they will find $600 million in annual cost savings by trimming things such as global procurement and supply-chain overlap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Gilderoy Lockhart, however, was immaculate in sweeping robes of turquoise, his golden hair shining under a perfectly positioned turquoise hat with gold trimming.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling