Economy

US study: AI job replacement has actually increased demand for office space
In the United States, about 4% of workers may be replaced by AI, yet a JLL study reveals that this shift is fueling, rather than reducing, demand for office space in tech hubs.

Mitch Goldhar in a major deal: Maccabi Tel Aviv star sold for 16 million shekels
Young striker Sayed Abu Farchi completes a high-profile move to the MLS and will join the Colorado Rapids after agreeing to waive a portion of his future sale percentage to secure his release.

Bank of America: 4 stocks worth checking for September
Bank of America has published a list of stocks with a "buy" rating that it believes are entering September with business tailwinds - including a chip equipment manufacturer, a consumer goods company, and the stock that owns an NBA champion. But the very stock presented as the star of the list also receives a warning. What is hidden behind the recommendations?

70,000 shekels for a campaign: how much do social media influencers in Israel really earn?
How much is a campaign for an account with 100,000 followers worth, and how have opinion leaders become business partners earning commissions on every sale? The data behind the industry is revealed.

A 660% jump: The product Israelis were buying in bulk before the school year
Unusual shopping data reveals exceptional demand across the country just before the first bell, as parents abandon physical stores in favor of purchasing essential items via app.

Danya Cebus wins 100 million shekel tender for M2 metro line works
Danya Cebus has secured a NTA tender for the second phase of preparatory works at the Segula depot for the M2 metro line, valued at over 100 million shekels.

Rami Levy, Carrefour or Shufersal: which chain is the cheapest for holiday shopping
A special check of the basket of popular fish ahead of the holidays shows differences of tens of shekels per kilogram between the major chains. Who is the most expensive and where will you find the cheapest price?

3 scandals too late: Securities Authority launches a round of inspections of sitting directors
Financial failures were recently discovered in a series of new companies on the stock exchange - right under the noses of the gatekeepers. Now, the Securities Authority is launching an extensive audit focusing on the work of the board of directors and, in particular, on the way directors are classified as having "accounting and financial expertise". A market source: "When you appoint a director...

Emerging: Amikam Norkin, former Air Force commander, to manage Anduril's operations in Israel
Major General (res.) Amikam Norkin has been chosen to lead the local operations of the defense-tech giant, and is expected to deepen work with the defense establishment and Israeli industries. At the same time, Globes has learned that the company is conducting a massive fundraising round: its scope has reached about $10 billion to date, and it has not yet closed.

Eran Zahavi: An Economic Empire: The Net Worth of the Highest-Earning Player of All Time
Following his official retirement from football, the net worth and bank account details of the former Israel national team star have been revealed, including his latest major real estate acquisition.

At age 91: selling luxury apartment opposite the Western Wall at a discount of tens of millions
One of the most unusual properties in Jerusalem is now offered for sale on the first line to the Temple Mount, after its owner decided to compromise on the price to find a practical buyer as soon as possible and arrange a dream inheritance for his children.

2800% return in 15 years: Tim Cook leaves Apple
The CEO of the technology giant Apple, Tim Cook, is ending his tenure today (Monday), a position he held for the last 15 years. The person who will fill his place is the company's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus. Even after leaving, Cook will continue to serve as the company's Chairman.

Insurance tycoon Itzik Oz to become anchor investor in Pasternak-Shoham IPO
Itzik Oz, Chairman of Phoenix Agencies, plans to acquire a 7% stake in the investment house Pasternak-Shoham as part of its upcoming IPO. The offering is planned for later this month at a valuation of 280 million shekels.

The Stock Market in August: The Leading Index, Stocks That Soared, and Those That Crashed
With the closing of trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange this evening (Monday), the month of August has ended, with the main indices showing stagnation throughout the month. The insurance index stood out, which showed declines at the beginning of the month, but later, mainly due to the excellent reports of insurance companies, the index jumped and finished with a monthly increase of 12%.

$400 billion a year: The man behind the Apple empire steps down
A historic era comes to an end as Tim Cook marks his final day today as CEO of the company. The person chosen to succeed him will have to lead the tech giant in the burning AI race.

Giant deal in high-tech: Nvidia invests $3.5 billion
The chip giant is deepening its ties with its Taiwanese partner through a dramatic financial move aimed at controlling the artificial intelligence market and holding back major competitors in the industry.

Institutional investors block G City CEO's golden parachute
The income-producing real estate company G City has removed the approval of a special compensation package for incoming CEO Keren Khalifa from its shareholders' meeting agenda following opposition from institutional investors. Market sources previously cited this move as a factor in the collapse of the deal to sell G City to Tzahi Abu.

Ministry of Communications Approved the Sale of Hot Mobile to Delek Retail and Keystone
The Ministry of Communications has approved the transfer of control over cellular provider Hot Mobile from Altice to a group led by Delek Retail and the Keystone fund. The deal is valued at 1.8 billion shekels.

Crypto Turns Red: This Is the Coin That Took the Hardest Hit
Heavy negative pressure was recorded among leading digital currencies as Bitcoin trades below a key threshold, but another well-known coin is recording the most prominent weekly crash.

Not just "don't waste": what have we learned from the younger generation about money and saving?
They are growing up in a world where you can order almost anything at the click of a button, they are connected and up to date with what is happening in the world, exposed to trends that change at the speed of a TikTok video - and what their friends have is constantly in front of their eyes. On the other hand, when you give them 50 shekels and ask what they will do with them, it turns out that the...

The deal is complete: Final approval received for the sale of Hot Mobile
The Ministry of Communications has given the green light for the sale of the mobile operator Hot Mobile to Delek Israel, Keystone, and Leumi Partners, after the Competition Authority approved the deal earlier this month. The deal values Hot Mobile at approximately 1.2 billion shekels.

Temu invested nearly a billion dollars in ads – but a major problem has emerged
Meet "Ya Lily," an internet star with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and Facebook, promoting products for the Chinese retail giant Temu. She is considered the company's leading content creator in Europe, but a new study by an independent organization reveals that she likely does not exist in reality. Lily is just the tip of the iceberg of an entire industry of fake accounts that...

Class action approved against HMOs: "Discriminating against men in pregnancy and childbirth services"
First publication: The Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, and Leumit, alleging that they discriminate against men regarding financial reimbursements for services related to newborn care, including sleep consulting and home nurse visits. The HMOs argue they acted according to bylaws approved by the Ministry of Health.

Shimi Tavori presents: His new business starting next week
Shimi Tavori is launching a traditional culinary venture that will go live on September 9, with his wife managing the business that will combine nostalgia with artificial intelligence.

The stock that jumped over 20% in a day and proved to investors they were wrong
For a year, software stocks plummeted on fears that artificial intelligence would wipe them out. Second-quarter reports from Salesforce, Workday, and CrowdStrike turned the picture around, and the IGV software index returned to positive territory for the year. Is this a real turning point, or just fluctuations?

Employee forgot to use the fridge: Millions in medicine destroyed
Insurance company Harel has filed a 6.4 million shekel lawsuit against logistics firm DSV. Due to a warehouse employee's error, a shipment of high-value medicine requiring 2–8°C storage was left in improper conditions for seven days and subsequently destroyed.

Ahead of the holidays: thousands of workers in the Negev may be laid off
The Rotem Amfert Negev plant, which employs thousands of workers in the south, is at a crossroads after appeals against the phosphogypsum reservoir expansion plan were referred to the National Planning and Building Council.

Your training fund is worth much more than it seems: a calculator
75% of the deposit usually comes from the employer, profits on preferred deposits enjoy tax exemption, and the money becomes liquid after six years. Anyone who leaves the fund to work for another decade may discover that the amount received from the employer and compound interest have turned it into one of their largest assets.

Intriguing high-tech appointment: former airbase commander named Chairman of Massivit
Brigadier General (res.) Gabi Shahor has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the technology company Massivit. He will lead a strategic initiative to deepen the company's penetration into the defense and aviation sectors both in Israel and globally.

With loans from 8 family members: Energy company eyes IPO at 700 million shekel valuation
Lanir Group plans to raise 176 million shekels despite reporting losses and an equity deficit. Proceeds from the offering will be used, among other things, to repay loans provided by 22 private individuals.

September is the worst month on Wall Street: Why this year might be different
The S&P 500 has lost an average of more than 1% every September since 1928 — the only month with negative returns over time. But analysts argue that the strong momentum of 2026 is changing the picture, while concerns about a Fed rate hike could spoil the party. So who should you listen to?

Half a year without a deal: Aviv sold zero apartments in January-June in the luxury Herbert Samuel project in Tel Aviv
Even luxury assets are facing demand challenges: for half a year, not a single apartment has been sold in the project of the Aviv Group and Lenny Group on Herbert Samuel Street in Tel Aviv. In the tower, which rises to a height of 18 floors on the waterfront, 50 apartments are being built with some of the highest price tags in the country.

How much does a teacher really earn? The salary is higher than the public thinks
The average salary for a 100% position reaches about 16.6 thousand shekels, and the median is about 15.1 thousand; for veteran teachers, the salary reaches more than 20 thousand shekels, and in management, it is already approaching 30 thousand. The pay slips of young teachers are indeed lower, but a large part of the gap comes from part-time positions and a salary structure that rewards seniority...

A lifeline for Israeli agriculture: an emergency increase of up to 15% in water quotas for 2026 has been approved
Following a severe drought and a dramatic cut of about 90 million cubic meters in national water allocations, the Water Authority Council unanimously approved an emergency measure to supply additional fresh water to farmers. The Director of the Water Authority stated: "A delicate balance that provides oxygen and a safety net for farmers at this time."

On the way to a giant deal: The Israeli 'dream stock' reaches NASDAQ
The technology company TurboGen, which developed a micro-turbine for local electricity and heat production, is becoming a dual-listed company and will also trade in the US. What is behind the move, who owns it today, and where is the gap between the story and the numbers?

Salary benefits and compensation: hundreds of employees to receive a signing bonus
Good news for hundreds of public sector employees who will receive permanent salary increases, an upgrade to their per diem and subsistence conditions, and a special retroactive compensation for the past years.

Real estate company with an unusual remark: "In an election year, people buy fewer apartments"
Since the beginning of the year, YBOX has sold 36 apartments in Tel Aviv. In its report, it notes that if interest rates continue to fall, the market will recover, but explains what is causing the delay. Revenues jumped in the last quarter, one contract was cancelled.

Enlight to purchase electricity from Rapac Energy for half a billion shekels
Enlight has signed a 12-year agreement to purchase green electricity from Rapac Energy. The total consideration for the deal is estimated to reach approximately 495 million shekels.

Rare Supreme Court decision: Artist to be evicted from his home due to massive debts
Ariel Palzig owes 24 million shekels to Meitav Mimun. He pledged the complex he owns on Mount Zion, which includes a commercial wing and a residential wing, as collateral. The Supreme Court rules: he must vacate the entire complex for its realization.

Who will stand by the machine? The crisis paralyzing production lines in Israel
Tens of thousands of job vacancies remain unfilled, factories are left without labor, and bureaucracy is stalling the economy. Despite record demand following the war, foreign worker quotas cover only a fraction of the need, while Israelis remain unwilling to take on production line roles.