Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
The Associated Press
Tesla moves forward with a plan to build an energy-storage battery factory in China
Wells Fargo workers at New Mexico branch vote to unionize, a first in modern era for a major bank, by Michelle Chapman
CNN
The US economy expanded 4.9% in the third quarter, slightly weaker than previously estimated, by Bryan Mena
The UK edges closer to recession as new data shows economy shrinking, by Anna Cooban
The Wall Street Journal
Why Peacock Is Giving Fans a Taste of the NFL Without Commercials, by Joe Flint
New Yelp Has Earned Its Extra Stars, by Dan Gallagher
CNBC
Every restaurant chain wants to beat Chick-fil-A, but it’s stronger than ever, by Amelia Lucas
Nike sinks 10% after it slashes sales outlook, unveils $2 billion in cost cuts, by Gabrielle Fonrouge
Reuters
Buzzfeed, Semafor sued by Ozy Media over alleged trade secret theft, by Luc Cohen
British retail sales rise 1.3% in November, beating forecasts
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Oslund, former Star Tribune assistant biz editor, dies at 70
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