float
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Eventually, lockups expire, and float increases, along with index fund exposure.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
In the near-term, Lee holds that SpaceX’s upcoming float is dragging down U.S. stocks, mainly due to investors selling equities to raise cash to buy shares in Elon Musk’s company.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
At Nasdaq, the rule has been that companies have to wait for at least three months and have at least a 10% float, meaning that at least 10% of its shares are available for trading.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
SpaceX envisions a future where AI data centers float effortlessly through space, powered by carbon-free solar panels.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Even though the tree turned slightly, it continued to float rapidly forward.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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