Economy

Nvidia's market cap has crossed $5 trillion amid the AI boom, prompting analysts to examine if the chip giant can achieve a $50 trillion valuation over the next five years.

The Istanbul Stock Exchange plunged after fund manager Pusula Portföy failed to meet investor redemptions, triggering a 5.54% drop in the BIST 100 and massive capital outflows.

Yango Deli appoints former Shufersal executive Naama Alshech as new CEO, aiming to expand its rapid grocery delivery footprint amid major market shifts in Israel.

A $2.5 million lawsuit claims over-the-counter minoxidil caused severe physical and psychological damage, including permanent disability, to a young athlete. The legal action targets manufacturers Therima and Perrigo, and the Ministry of Health.

Rami Levy's retail chain has launched the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete robotic vacuum cleaner via parallel import at a competitive market price of 2,550 shekels.

Emil Vinshel discusses his acquisition of a controlling stake in Altshuler Shaham Finance for 1 billion shekels, detailing his strategic vision for a comprehensive market reset.

Hertz Israel internal memos reveal widespread reliability issues and lengthy repair delays for Chinese-made Chery vehicles, marking the second major leasing dispute in months.

Russia and North Korea are seeing growing crypto connections alongside new physical infrastructure, with authorities tracking millions in cross-border digital asset flows despite lacking a formal financial bridge.

Kraft Heinz invests $700 million into expanding Philadelphia cream cheese with adventurous flavors like hot honey, aiming to revive growth and revitalize a historic billion-dollar brand.

Aroma Espresso Bar has filed a 3.8 million NIS lawsuit against baking supplier Sharon-Puratos after defective additives caused a foul odor in its flagship croissants.

Aspen Group has finalized its acquisition of a 66.67% controlling stake in Rayek Real Estate in a 150 million shekel deal, with entrepreneur Dudu Ben Zaken holding the remaining third.

Soho chain holds a liquidation sale at its Rehovot branch with up to 70% off, as TERMINAL X moves to acquire a 50.01% stake for 11 million NIS.

Asian markets showed mixed trends as regional exchanges reacted to the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years. Hong Kong raised its base rate accordingly.

Generac Holdings shares surged over 30% after signing a long-term supply deal with Amazon worth up to $8 billion for data center backup systems.

The inter-ministerial Dayan Committee is set to publish its final natural gas policy report amid a two-year delay and fierce disputes between ministries over export quotas, domestic reserves, and energy security.

After a wave of fraud and financial scandals shook BVI debt issuances in Israel, the market faced a three-month freeze. Strawberry Inc. broke the hiatus with a 52 million shekel raise, but analysts warn that restoring investor trust will take a long time.

Gil Avrahamof, a former Jerusalem tax official, has been completely acquitted of fraud and breach of trust after a five-year legal battle, leading the Civil Service Commission to lift his suspension.

Ondas Holdings is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli defense contractor Nirosta Tzafon for approximately $250 million, marking another major acquisition in its rapid expansion.

Analysis of Israeli real estate data shows that while high interest rates and wartime preferences for apartments with mamad impact the market, long-term property investments continue to outperform conservative financial yields.

Delta Israel has announced major price cuts on dozens of clothing items, offering items like t-shirts and bralettes starting at 19.90 shekels alongside strong recent financial results.

Yair Magid, a 32-year-old business owner from Givat Shmuel, shares his journey into the capital market, managing a portfolio split between US indices and tech stocks.

Explore silver's investment potential through its industrial demand, financial safe-haven attributes, and the gold-silver ratio, featuring insights from Leumi's Yaron Friedman.

The Tel Aviv District Court stripped a major shareholder of veto power in a dispute at Aviron Industries, appointing an external director to break a corporate deadlock.

A fierce talent war for artificial intelligence researchers in Israel has pushed monthly gross salaries to 90,000 shekels, accompanied by lucrative stock options and advanced computing resources.

Secret recordings reveal Victory CEO Eyal Ravid and his PR strategist plotting media spins to portray him as a fighter against food price hikes while blaming suppliers.

Osher Ad is offering a large digital wall clock by KL for 99.90 NIS, featuring a clear Hebrew display of time and date suitable for homes and offices.

An investigation reveals that Idan David allegedly falsified his resume and credentials to secure the chairmanship of Ayalon Highways, prompting a criminal referral.

Airbnb is launching a $250 million fund to finance affordable residential construction projects in the United States, aiming to address the severe housing shortage.

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4% in a unanimous vote, marking the first rate hike under newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh.

Ha-Patria pub filed a class-action lawsuit against IKEA in Israel, claiming its shot glasses hold 30 ml instead of the advertised 25 ml, causing over 2.5 million shekels in losses for businesses.

High-Tech Zone and credit card company CAL launched a digital foreign currency wallet enabling fee-free overseas purchases and multi-currency balance management.

A directors-general committee recommended slashing annual fees for foreign workers by up to 83% for small businesses, aiming to ease labor costs and bureaucratic burdens amid severe shortages.

A Julius Baer economic review highlights that anticipated interest rate hikes matter less to markets than forward guidance and inflation projections.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange approved a strategic plan for 2027–2031 targeting 15%-18% annual revenue growth through AI, tokenization, and global expansion.

A four-year delay in securing a building permit led to the cancellation of a Tama 38 urban renewal project in Tel Aviv. An arbitrator ruled that developers must pay NIS 190,000 in legal fees to the tenants.

Tevel Spices and Food Ltd. recalled ground black pepper under the Ta'amiti Gal brand due to high aflatoxin levels detected by the Ministry of Health, urging consumers to halt use.

Deputy Accountant General Dr. Lior David-Por discusses Israel's state budget, deficit targets, and upcoming military procurement reforms in an interview with Globes.

Israel's Ministry of Justice has approved Standard 9.1 to establish a uniform definition for apartment sizes, reducing market discrepancies and increasing transparency for real estate buyers.

An analysis of transportation and parking costs for travelers flying from Ben Gurion Airport, comparing trains, taxis, official parking lots, and third-party valet risks.

Altshuler Shaham dominates August pension and investment fund yields, sparking questions over its recent acquisition timing as long-term figures still lag behind competitors like More.