Were There Other Bidders Interested in LinkedIn?

Were There Other Bidders Interested in LinkedIn?

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The transcript discusses potential companies interested in acquiring LinkedIn, including Google and Facebook, and speculates on overseas interest. It highlights recent tech mergers and acquisitions, such as Symantec's purchase of Bluecoat Software, and notes a trend in enterprise software deals. The discussion shifts to Twitter as a potential takeover target, with its stock rising on news of LinkedIn's acquisition by Microsoft. The transcript suggests that Microsoft's move might prompt other companies to consider acquiring Twitter.

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How has the market reacted to the news of LinkedIn's acquisition?

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What potential impact could LinkedIn's acquisition have on Twitter's stock?

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