Why LinkedIn’s Surge May Not Have Helped Hedge Funds

The social media company’s stock soared when Microsoft announced its acquisition on Monday, but that followed a tough period for the company.

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Microsoft Corp. agreed to buy LinkedIn Corp. for $26.2 billion in an all-cash deal, sending shares of the online social networking company surging more than 46 percent on Monday, to close at $192.21.

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