Unbelievable news about Microsoft's bid for LinkedIn. As a LinkedIn shareholder I had been looking at the languishing share price with increasing concern, especially since I could see very little in the way of innovation to drive engagement and revenues. 

Happily for me Microsoft have helped paint that square in the portfolio green rather than red. It will be interesting to see how they try and innovate within Microsoft. This is a big bet - even for Microsoft. 

Now, would someone please have a dart at Twitter!....