insiders

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Employees and other insiders generally won’t be able to sell their pre-IPO shares for a few months, because of lockup periods intended to prevent a flood of sudden sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Officially the company says it closed due to the cost of the dispute and security concerns, but privately, insiders also acknowledge that the weakness of the global market also played a role.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“And it gives me so much inspiration to be a part of it, a movement powered not by cynicism or political insiders, but by ordinary people who still believe Los Angeles is worth fighting for.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Industry insiders highlight the steep costs involved in large productions, where locations, crew and equipment can cost more than $26,000 per day, creating pressure to maximise shooting time.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The market insiders didn’t agree with them, but they didn’t offer persuasive counter-arguments.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis