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lockup

[lok-uhp] / ˈlɒkˌʌp /


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Thursday’s share unlocking marks the second of several such instances that are part of SpaceX’s staggered lockup schedule.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

That was followed Thursday by a lockup ending for certain insiders and other pre-IPO shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 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

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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