Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reports first-quarter earnings and revenue after the market closes Tuesday, with analysts expecting another loss amid speculation that Apple (AAPL) is looking to partner with the EV startup. Rivian stock advanced early.X Analysts expect Rivian to report a loss of $1.15 per share in Q1, improved from a$1.25 loss a year ago, with sales growing 100% to $1.17 billion.Ahead of earnings, Rivian stock surged early Tuesday after Taiwan-based Digitimes reported Apple could be exploring a pa ...