With LinkedIn (LNKD.DL) 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.
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The Reason Behind LinkedIn's 20% Explosion
NYSE: LNKD.DL
LinkedIn Corporation

Why LinkedIn blew through the roof today.
Eric Bleeker, CFA has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends LinkedIn. The Motley Fool owns shares of LinkedIn. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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