Rumors abound that LinkedIn will be acquired soon. Anonymous sources tell us that some "good news" is coming soon. News Corp has reportedly been in negotiations since last fall, to integrate LinkedIn's networks with its newspapers.
According to VentureBeat, "here’s why LinkedIn may be considered valuable to a suitor. Its user base doubled last year to more than 20 million active users worldwide, and it claims that 1.3 million new members are joining per month. The average user is 41 years old and makes around $110,000 — which the company claims helps it charge advertisers $75 per thousand impressions (which is exceptionally high). "
This prediction will come true if any company officially makes an offer to acquire LinkedIn on or before July 31 2008.