Comfort Inn’s owner doubles down on its hostile takeover bid for the company that owns Days Inn

View in Browser December 12, 2023 Dow 36,577.94 0.48% S&P 500 4,643.70 0.46% NASDAQ 14,533.40 0.70% Last updated December 12 at 4:59 PM ET     Comfort Inn's owner doubles down on its hostile takeover bid for the company that owns Days Inn Choice Hotels, which owns a number of budget lodging brands, including Comfort Inn, is getting more aggressive in its attempt to acquire its rival Wyndham Hotels.    Read full article   Analysis: Mark Zuckerberg had a surprisingly good 2023 It's been a "year of efficiency" for Meta (formerly known as Facebook), and a very good one at that.    Read full article   Harvard's board: We unanimously stand in support of President Gay Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay has gained the unanimous support of the university's board, Harvard's highest governing body said in a statement Tuesday, giving Gay significant cover to remain in her position after a tumultuous week in which many donors and politicians have called for her ouster.    Read full article   How Macy's became a takeover target Macy's has struggled for years against rising competition and shoppers migrating away from department stores. Now, a group of investors reportedly wants to take Macy's private at a vulnerable moment for the famed company.    Read full article   Zara pulls controversial ad campaign that critics said evoked Gaza war Zara has pulled an advertising campaign that provoked a backlash on social media from people decrying what they said was a resemblance to scenes of death and destruction in Gaza.    Read full article   How Harvard President Claudine Gay made history Harvard University President Claudine Gay has drawn national attention over her contentious comments on Capitol Hill a week ago about antisemitism on campus. Many donors, politicians and business leaders demanded her resignation, but Harvard's board, faculty and alumni have come to her defense.    Read full article   Today's movers ZVZZT 31.92 105.67% SUPERMONTAGE TEST ADTX 6.09 60.26% Aditxt, Inc. ICVX 15.68 49.48% Icosavax, Inc. EFHT 2.93 59.92% EF Hutton Acquisition Corp. I BQ 1.00 54.95% Boqii Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A ACHV 3.15 42.20% Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. Last updated December 12 at 4:10 PM ET Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions and feedback to marketsnow@cnn.com MARKETS NOW You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from Markets Now.   No longer want to receive these updates? Unsubscribe. Interested in more? See all of our newsletters.   Create CNN Account | Listen to CNN Audio | Download the CNN App    ® © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303