From my experience it is to avoid insider trading. Leaks in any form that is picked up via social media, parties, even talking here can cause buying that the public is not aware of. It is designed to protect the individual stockholder. Should be helpful to us shareholders, but until cleared by the powers to be, you see no share price change, volume is lower except between institutions, or small fry like us speculating.
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