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The Logic Behind LinkedIn/News Corp. →

Is News Corp. (NWS) going to buy LinkedIn? Sure! Why not!

TechCrunchUK’s Mike Butcher ginned this one up yesterday, citing an “unconfirmed rumor” from a “reliable source.” We find that locution confusing, but whatever! It’s a blog! Type how you like!

For the record, the notion is entirely plausible: LinkedIn’s valuable, and News Corp. likes to buy valuable assets. But the more we read of Mike’s post, the less we believe this one.

Mike’s rationale: Rupert Murdoch owns a lot of newspapers,…

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