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Aggressive competition between credit card companies, driven by the battle for the FLY CARD franchise, has led to significant marketing expenses. Isracard and Cal report growth in credit portfolios amid leadership changes.

Data from the Ministry of Finance reveals that many buyers canceling apartment deals faced financing difficulties, often having paid nothing prior to cancellation. While sales contracts typically include a 10% penalty, sellers frequently waive the full amount or accept partial compensation.

The world already understands that the problem is not just the price, but the consumer's ability to understand what they are getting in return. Manufacturers, for their part, identify a growing demand for smaller packages, and in the middle is the consumer, who continues to buy mainly based on price, brand, and memory.

The number of job seekers who are software developers and application analysts has risen over the last two months by 9%, from 7,950 in May to 8,650 in July, according to the Employment Service.

Employment Service data for July: the number of job seekers rose by about 4.6 thousand to about 173.5 thousand - but the increase is mostly explained by the seasonal phenomenon of "summer layoffs", mainly education workers, women, and the Haredi society. At the same time, the trend of job seekers actually continued to decline and the demand for workers strengthened: about 150 thousand job...

The retail giant's stock chain is offering unprecedented prices on a sought-after home appliance category, drawing significant customer interest to their branches.

The apartment, in a building occupied eight years ago, was sold for 2.2 million shekels. 5-room apartments in the project were sold in 2016 for an average of 910 thousand shekels.

The short power struggle at the medical services company Novolog has turned the spotlight on the battered stock, which lost 76% of its value at its peak, and on the successful entrepreneur who brought it to the stock exchange but prefers to operate under the radar. What went wrong in Novolog's success story, and can it get back on the path to success after the Pozis family's renewed takeover and...

Jeff Bezos poured billions into Liverpool, Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger put an unimaginable sum on the Lakers. True, it is also a cold economic calculation, but the people who are making our world increasingly technological have discovered one of the few assets that even artificial intelligence cannot replace: loyalty to sports teams. Oh, yes, and there is also the matter of show-off.

The cloud company founded by Israeli-Russian entrepreneur Arkady Volozh published quarterly results that beat forecasts, and the American bank maintains a buy recommendation. The stock has already jumped over 200% since the beginning of the year, but analysts are convinced there is still room to grow.

Once every three months, public companies publish their financial results, flooding investors with hundreds of pages of data. How do you know which indicators matter, when can the bottom line be misleading, and why do even phenomenal results sometimes cause a stock to plummet? Globes sorts it out.

Four of the five leading funds in terms of year-to-date yield belong to one investment house. However, is the market leader always the best choice, or should investors look closer at management fees? We analyze how to select a money market fund.

Over the past week, Bitcoin fell by 2.62%, Ethereum declined by 1.79%, while BNB saw a gain of 3.32%. Here is the weekly report on the market capitalization of leading cryptocurrencies.

The ranking of Israel's wealthiest shows fluctuations at the top of the economy. While Eyal Ofer and Miriam Adelson lost $200 million each, Idan Ofer increased his wealth. The Federmann family suffered the most significant losses.

Housing prices in the south remain relatively low, but there are towns closer to the center where you can find apartments with a MAMAD for 1 to 1.5 million shekels. Also: where to find a 3-room apartment for around a million shekels.

The crypto market is experiencing a positive trend, as Bitcoin rose by 0.13%, its market cap stands at 1.26 trillion dollars, and it is trading at a price of 63,086.2 dollars. These are the coins that surprised investors | Daily crypto update

Discount and Hapoalim banks have announced they will cease providing services to the Palestinian Authority, but the state-owned company intended to replace them has not yet been established. As learned, there is significant difficulty in staffing the board of directors due to fears of legal and international exposure regarding the Palestinian banking system's alleged involvement in terror...

Billionaire Mat Ishbia is in trouble following a failed takeover attempt and poorly timed interest rate bets.

The Israeli banking sector is entering a new macroeconomic environment where falling interest rates and moderating inflation make profit generation more challenging, yet major banks continue to report strong financial results.

In July, the consumer price index rose by 0.3%, bringing annual inflation down to 1.5%—the lowest rate since May 2021. The Israeli economy demonstrates resilience, not generating inflation despite the ongoing war.

Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, has acquired the Los Angeles Lakers in a $12.5 billion deal. Having built his fortune through technology investments, he is now entering the sports arena.

Toilet flushing accounts for about 35% of our household water consumption. Most of us act on autopilot and press the big button every time we flush. This innocent habit costs us hundreds of shekels a year. From checking standards to the simple trick that will help you get organized.

Berkshire Hathaway sharply increased its holdings in Alphabet during the last quarter. Greg Abel, who replaced Warren Buffett as CEO at the beginning of the year, increased Berkshire's holdings in Alphabet by 83%.

An investment 3-room apartment in Kiryat Motzkin, split into two housing units, was sold for 1.15 million shekels after four months on the market. The property is part of a Pinui-Binui urban renewal project.

Jane Street, a trading giant operating under the radar with sophisticated algorithms, lost a massive sum in July, much of it from investments in a collapsed AI fund. Despite this, it has recorded enormous revenues since the beginning of the year.

Between the beach and lunch or dinner: how to incorporate turquoise into your summer wardrobe?

Tel Aviv has secured the third spot in Deutsche Bank's cost of living index, trailing only Zurich and Geneva. While prices for goods and services remain high, data suggests that grocery costs relative to income are comparable to those in New York.

In 2025, Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than the average Tesla employee. According to an AFL-CIO report, the income gap between top executives and workers in S&P 500 companies continues to widen significantly.

An investor group led by Jeff Bezos has become a minority shareholder in Liverpool FC. The deal values the club at $7.1 billion and includes an option for the group to become majority shareholders within 12 months.

A study found that nearly half of Gen Z use TikTok and Instagram to find a job. Employers are enthusiastic about the personality and energy of candidates, and experts clarify: "The change in recruitment processes is inevitable."

An analysis of apartment indices in the second quarter of 2026 shows that the middle class currently prefers not to buy an apartment, and that renters are turning to rent cheaper and lower-quality apartments. The average price for an apartment purchased during the quarter reached 2.435 million shekels - an all-time high.

Futures are trading with only slight changes. Frankfurt Stock Exchange jumps by about 0.8%. Seoul Stock Exchange jumped by over 2%, supported by Samsung and SK Hynix. Over 90% of S&P 500 companies have published reports for the second quarter, profit growth stands at around 50%.

The Ministry of Finance publishes a pessimistic picture of the housing market, amidst a very positive review for contractors. Why the 90/10 promotions should be stopped and is the era over where you could win an apartment at a discount | Friday column

American investment bank KBW has upgraded Nayax stock to "outperform" with a target price of $75 and a 40% upside. Analysts state that recent declines are an overreaction and represent an attractive buying opportunity.

Following a volatile trading day that ended the week with slight index declines, shares of Nice stood out with an impressive rally, while other stocks, including several tech firms, saw significant losses.

After declines earlier this year, new apartment prices are rising again, driven by interest rate cuts and high demand for units with a protected space (Mamad). Meanwhile, the secondary market remains under pressure, with sellers offering discounts of up to 15%. The average apartment price in Israel has crossed the 2.4 million shekel threshold.

Annual inflation stands at 1.5%, higher than the forecast. Transport and culture became more expensive, clothing and vegetables became cheaper. Construction inputs: a slight retreat this month, but an annual increase of 3.5% amid rising labor costs. The apartment price index rose by only 0.1%; Jerusalem and Haifa climbed, the Center and Tel Aviv fell.

The chef restaurant Amore by Nada in the Druze local council of Hurfeish, which became a destination for meat lovers and travelers in the Galilee, is offered for sale following the founder's passing. The family is looking for someone to continue its path.

Purchase tax, lawyer fees, brokerage, appraisal, renovation, and moving add 155,000–185,000 shekels above the contract price, and for an additional apartment, the tax alone reaches 200,000 shekels.

Daily Crypto: Bitcoin fell by 1.32%, while Ethereum weakened by 0.69%. These are the notable changes and market capitalization of the leading coins in the crypto market.