Why NelNet Stock Is Popping Higher Today

Strong earnings remind investors the company's business plan is on track.Financial conglomerate Nelnet (NNI 10.80%) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, and investors are taking notice. Nelnet shares traded up 10% in the final hour of trading Friday following the strong report.Strong showing in a challenging economyNelnet is a collection of assets including student and consumer lending, payment processing, banking, as well as an investment portfolio with exposure to a number of different sec ...