It is generally observed that a firm's stock price and its investment spending move in the same direction. However, consider the following scenario: A legacy automaker's stock price declines significantly after a government announces an aggressive timeline for phasing out gasoline-powered vehicles. Despite the falling stock price, the company simultaneously announces a massive new investment in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plants. Analyze this apparent contradiction. Explain the underlying economic reasoning that could lead the firm to increase investment while its stock valuation is decreasing.