Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher; LinkedIn Issues Downbeat Outlook

Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.51 percent to 15,708.45 while the NASDAQ surged 0.85 percent to 4,091.51. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.72 percent to 1,786.27. Top Headline On Thursday, LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ) reported upbeat fourth-quarter results. However, the company issued a weak