Breaking: Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 BILLLLLION

Breaking News for today:

Microsoft has announced that it is planning to acquire LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, for $26.2 Billion in cash.

Yes, Microsoft announced today that it would buy LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 BILLLLLLION.

It is so far the biggest acquisition made by Microsoft, which has made 8 takeovers, including Skype in