Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion
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Shares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement.