Google Shakes Off Lockup Talk

Get ready for Google (GOOG Quote) to pull another rabbit out of its hat.

A boatload of new Google shares is due to come on the market next week. The prospect of so-called lockup expirations has sparked chatter that the stock -- which has more than doubled in less than three months -- has topped out.

But some observers shrug off the lockup talk, pointing out that Google investors have heard this all before. These people say demand for Google shares will l likely neutralize any lockup-related selling -- at least for now. ...