LinkedIn up 5% after beating earnings expectations

 LinkedIn surprised Wall Street on Thursday, with better-than-expected first quarter results. Shares jumped about 5% in after-hours trading. The company reported earnings per share of 74 cents, significantly higher than the expected 60 cents. Revenue for the quarter was $861 million, above the anticipated $828 million and a 35% year-over-year increase. This was a much needed boost for LinkedIn.… Read More