With LinkedIn (LNKD +0.00%) struggling to prove itself in as more than a social network with an unproven business model, shares exploded today, up more than 20%, on news that the company beat earnings expectations and reaffirmed solid guidance. In this video, Motley Fool senior technology analyst Eric Bleeker tells investors about the business model that allows this company to be more than just a social network, gives us a look at where its revenue really comes from, and talks about where we can expect the company to go from here.
The Reason Behind LinkedIn's 20% Explosion
By Eric Bleeker – Feb 8, 2013 at 6:00PM
NYSE: LNKD.DL
Why LinkedIn blew through the roof today.
About the Author
Eric Bleeker, CFA joined The Motley Fool at the height of the financial crisis in 2008. For the next four years he led the Fool's Tech & Telecom sector, both writing articles and providing feedback and ideas to writers. Today, Eric is the General Manager of Fool.com, but still enjoys writing a tech article or two from time to time. Follow @bleekertech