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
“If it was a cliff lockup expiration, that would be one hell of a lot of stock that potentially would come on the market at once,” said Jim Lebenthal, chief markets strategist at Cerity Partners.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Even so, the end of the lockup has left individual investors like Tamar June bracing for more volatility should company insiders decide to cash in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The first lockup period for inside shareholders ends Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
It made my alibi sound a wee bit suspicious, and that’s how I got thrown in the lockup.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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