lockup
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Meanwhile, the gains in recent days could reflect some relief after the first tranche of insider-held shares was released from lockup late last week.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
SpaceX’s 180-day lockup period won’t end until early December.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Investors who scoop up shares before a company’s IPO face lockup rules and can’t sell for a period of time, often several months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The first lockup period for inside shareholders ends Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The main county lockup was miles away in Key West.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
