Israel business

Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut

The Iran war led to a 3.3% contraction in GDP (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter

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David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Evolving regional economic opportunities

David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses

Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.

Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion


Doing business with Israel: The time is now - opinion

The world needs nations like Israel, and Israel needs partners willing to invest in its future. It’s time to act. The opportunity is here.

 THE YOKNE’AM High-Tech Park, in Lower Galilee: Israel’s high-tech sector, bolstered by advances in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, is second to none, the writer asserts.

Zim shipping brings in $373m net profit in second quarter of 2024.

"We expect stronger performance in the second half of 2024 compared to the first half due to ongoing supply constraints from the unresolved Red Sea crisis," CEO Eli Glickman said.

 A Zim ship.

Urbun: A classic American dessert right by the shuk - review

A classic American cinnamon bun, fresh, full of flavor, and with great texture and a home-baked taste.

 CINNAMON BUN innovation: Some of the many cinnamon buns on offer at Urbun Café.

Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot will promote business on social networks

Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot invites its customers to join the "big in business" digital complex, promoting businesses on social networks to reach hundreds of thousands of customers.


Israel launches 2024 Energy Tech Landscape Map highlighting over 160 companies

The map is intended to showcase Israel's innovative solutions to energy challenges and show global investors the best companies to back financially.

 Israeli flags flutter at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, which houses hi-tech companies.

How spiritual decisions can inform our financial decisions - opinion

People’s decision-making regarding money can set them up for long-term financial security or a life of debt and poverty

How to Invest in Gold With IRA/401k

Amid war: KMS Lighthouse customer fears calmed by offshore capabilities, big cooperations

From what the KMS CEO has seen, Israel still enjoys its reputation as a tech powerhouse, and he is still approached by dozens of investors.

 Sagi Eliyahu

A taste of resilience: October 7 survivors from Netiv Ha'asara open cafe in Sarona, Tel Aviv

Other communities scheduled to have cafes include Kibbutz Re'im, Kibbutz Zikim, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, and Sderot.

 Inside Cafe Otef - Netiv Ha'asara in Serona, May 6, 2024.

They do it all: Meet the business here to help you with Passover cleaning and preparations

In this edition of Business of a Week, learn about the businesses and people behind Heimishe Helpers' service, who will help lift the burden of Passover cleaning.

Ahron, the gardener.

Despite the complicated period, there is investor confidence in Israel

Although Israel has seen a period of instability, there are broad hopes that investors will remain and invest in the country's prominent high-tech sector.

Panel on the future of high-tech at the Maariv/Walla Economic Summit 2024. From left to right: Moderator Keren Uzan; Hadar Siterman Norris, Team8; Dr. Esther Luzzatto, The Luzzatto Group; Inbar Cohen, TECH19; Dr. Gal Aviv, Blender; Eyal Efrat, CIO, Bank Leumi.