lockup

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US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the fund’s prospectus, shares purchased prior to Feb. 20 are subject to a six-month lockup period, which limits the liquidity of the fund.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The firm sold a small amount of stock at the IPO but hasn’t unloaded a share since then despite an expiration of lockup restrictions, Barron’s calculates.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

That strategy faltered when the long lockup investments returned an annualized 7.4% in the three years ended June 30, according to Cambridge Associates—much of it paper gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The main county lockup was miles away in Key West.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen