Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
US bans second Malaysian palm oil giant over forced labor, by Margie Mason, Robin McDowell
Scandal-battered utility now faces specter of pricy lawsuits, by Mark Gillispie
CNN
Europe strikes major investment deal with China despite US concerns, by Charlie Riley
These businesses were the surprise winners of 2020
The Wall Street Journal
Uber, Gig Companies Seek Labor Deals to Avoid Workers Becoming Employees, by Adam Clark
Amazon Agrees to Buy Podcast Startup Wondery, by Benjamin Mullin
CNBC
AMC hopes to raise $125 million in fresh funding round as it fights bankruptcy, by Sarah Whitten
JC Penney CEO Jill Soltau to leave retailer after it emerged from bankruptcy with new owners, by Melissa Repko
Reuters
U.S. slaps tariffs on French and German wines, aircraft parts amid EU dispute
Tiffany shareholders back LVMH takeover, ending long-drawn dispute
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