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Facebook, YY Lead 5 Techs With Rising EPS Estimates

Tech stocks, and especially Internet leaders such as LinkedIn (LNKD), often have big expectations on their shoulders, so investors should be on alert when those expectations are nudged even higher. Today’s IBD Screen of the Day is Leaders with Rising Estimates, which features top-rated stocks with the biggest jump in earnings estimate revisions. LinkedIn is a site where professionals can connect with others seeking career information. The company,

LinkedIn Q2 Earnings Repels Concerns As Stock Rises

LinkedIn stock was up 9.5% midday Friday after the company late Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst consensus estimates across the board. The social networking site geared to business professionals reversed concerns about slowing growth, as Q2 revenue rose 47% from the year-earlier quarter to $534 million. Earnings per share minus items climbed 34% to 51 cents. LinkedIn (LNKD) also raised Q3 and full-year guidance above

LinkedIn Allays Growth Concerns With Strong Earnings

LinkedIn maintained a string of earnings success stories from social networking companies with a strong second-quarter report late Thursday. The professional networking site reversed concerns about slowing growth as Q2 revenue rose 47% to $534 million from the year-earlier period and topped estimates for $511 million. That halted five straight quarters of decelerating growth. LinkedIn’s (LNKD) earnings per share minus items climbed