Here are the top business stories making the headlines in the morning newspapers.
A96 dualling pledge
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth says the Scottish Government is "committed to fully dualling the A96" despite concerns this promise would be abandoned over environmental concerns.
The SNP promised over a decade ago it would dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen by 2030, as well as the A9 between Inverness and Perth.
However, this was thrown into doubt when the Scottish Greens were brought into government last year.
It was announced as part of the government's new agreement that the project would be subject to an environmental impact assessment.
The Press and Journal said that, in parliament yesterday, Ms Gilruth said the government remains committed to the promise it made to upgrade the road connecting the two cities.
She was speaking in a debate called by Tories who want a firm promise to improve the A96 and the A9 Perth-Inverness road.
The transport minister said: "It is this government's commitment, and it remains so, to fully dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen."
Oil workers transition event hailed a success
A Scottish Government summit in Aberdeen yesterday has been deemed a success, with trade unions arguing doubt has been cleared on the creation of a skills passport for oil and gas workers.
Spearheaded by Energy Secretary Michael Matheson, the conference followed rising concern on the ability of oil and gas workers to transition to renewable sources.
Energy Voice says a focal point of the event was concerns around the creation of an offshore skills passport; designed to prevent duplication of hefty training costs to allow workers to smoothly move into renewables.
Jake Molloy, regional organiser of the RMT union, said a "significant step" was taken at the event as commitments were made.
He said: "Going in and speaking on behalf of the trade unions, we had some concerns that perhaps not all stakeholders were on board.
"The minister was able to get all parties in the room, and get a commitment from all parties - even those who do have some concerns."
Bid to save Stoneywood mill is knocked back
A plan to save the historic Stoneywood paper mill in Aberdeen was dismissed by the firm appointed to secure a viable future for the site, according to the Press and Journal.
An offer to take over the mill is understood to have been made by Glasgow-based Bell & Bain, one of the UK's largest and oldest independent book printers and binders.
But it is understood that the firm's proposal was rejected by administrator Interpath Advisory.
One insider insisted that no "credible" offers have yet been made to keep open the mill, which dates back to 1770.
More than 300 workers lost their jobs after the mill was put into administration in September.
However, the administrators are believed to remain open to discussions with any interested party who is in a position to put forward a credible offer.
Offshore workers plan strikes
Nearly 150 workers at several North Sea assets have confirmed their intent to strike this month in an escalating dispute over pay and conditions.
Energy Voice says trade union Unite confirmed yesterday that notice had been served to Petrofac on behalf of members working on Repsol Sinopec Resources UK onshore and offshore assets across the North Sea.
Hurricane sale process
UK-listed Hurricane Energy has launched a sales process for its business.
Energy Voice says it comes after the west of Shetland operator received an "unsolicited offer" which the board has said should not be recommended - despite major shareholder Crystal Amber Fund, which owns nearly 30% of Hurricane, arguing it should be actioned.
Hurricane said that the proposed deal represented a 13% premium on its share price on November 1, and has decided to instead launch a formal sales process for its business in search of a better deal.
Union at Apple
Glasgow Apple store workers have become the first in the UK to secure official union recognition.
GMB union organiser John Slaven called it a "compelling new chapter in the trade-union story" being written around the world.
Earlier this year, workers in the Maryland branch formed the first Apple retail union in the US.
Glasgow's Buchanan Street Apple store staff previously said union recognition would be used to bid for higher wages.
An Apple official told the BBC: "We have long been committed to providing an excellent experience for our customers and teams.
"Apple is one of the highest-paying retailers in Scotland and we've regularly made enhancements to our industry-leading benefits as a part of the overall support we provide to our valued team members."
Less sales than expected at Aston Martin
Aston Martin's debt-interest payments have pushed it to deeper losses as the luxury car maker warned that renewed supply-chain problems mean it will sell fewer cars than expected this year.
The luxury car maker had targeted sales of more than 6,600 this year, but said it may now sell closer to 6,200 as it struggles to source some parts.
The target reduction came as the company posted losses for the July to September quarter of £226million, more than double the £98million it lost in the same period a year ago. Losses for the year so far have now reached £511million.
The Telegraph says Aston Martin's continued struggles stand in stark contrast to rival luxury marque Ferrari, which said it would surpass both its sales and profit targets for the year after a "very robust" third quarter.
Festive jobs at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has announced it is looking to recruit 18,000 temporary workers to support the supermarket through the festive season.
The company said it was hiring workers for 15,000 roles at Sainsbury's, 2,000 at Argos and 1,000 in its logistics division which runs its warehouses.
The BBC says Sainsbury's new recruits would be paid £10.25 an hour, with London-based staff getting £11.30.
Grain exports rethink
Days after Russia suspended support for grain exports through the Black Sea, it has agreed with Turkey to restart its participation in the agreement.
The BBC says Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of using a safety corridor for grain ships to attack its fleet in Crimea.
However, the UN, Turkey and Ukraine continued sending ships even after Russia halted its support for the deal.