Coming off an earnings release, shares of LinkedIn (LNKD +0.00%) have finally taken a breather. Despite missing exceptionally lofty expectations, the company's long-term growth prospects are just getting started. As a result, this short-term setback presents the long-term investor with a unique opportunity to jump in. In the video below, Fool contributor Steve Heller and analyst Rex Moore discuss in what makes LinkedIn the most compelling social network investment around.
Why LinkedIn Isn't Just a Social Network
By Steve Heller – May 13, 2013 at 6:30PM
NASDAQ: META
Meta Platforms

Market Cap
$1.5T
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(-0.09%) $0.57
Current Price
$609.32
Price as of November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM ET
It probably deserves a place in your portfolio.
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