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Avi Shushan's podcast episode with the Prime Minister recorded over 4 million social media impressions, providing massive exposure for the sponsor, the real estate company Donitz Elad. Studio owner Ido Minkovsky notes that while Shushan does not pay for the studio, the project generates significant indirect revenue for him.

The new digital wallet from Supergas includes discounts of up to 20% at fashion and food retail chains, and is intended for its gas and electricity customers • Also: Tiv Taam is parting ways with human cashiers in favor of smart cash registers and is launching the "Ta'amei HaMizrach" brand within its branches • Events and appointments

A Chinese company has begun mass production of essential chip-making technology. The fear: this is just the first step toward an independent chip supply chain. Nvidia's default insurance costs surged following reports that the company may take on massive financial obligations.

A CBS survey indicates a sharp decline in the share of households planning to purchase an apartment – from 8% to 3.6%. According to the director of the housing indices department at the bureau, the data reflects a slowdown in the market.

Rapid price increases and high valuation multiples can signal market bubbles, though identifying them remains a challenge. In an era of technological uncertainty, the risk of such bubbles bursting persists. Globes' "Monitor" column explains the core concepts.

From the perspective of Israeli investors, the market is often limited to the USA and Israel. However, experts suggest considering MSCI global indices to diversify risks and access the 40% of the global economy that many retail investors ignore.

A new acquisition in the public transportation sector unites two operators that have faced sharp criticism and heavy fines from the Ministry of Transport in recent years due to service quality. The details of the deal have not yet been revealed.

Amidst intensifying competition in the corporate benefits market, Ten Bis is launching a new card offering cashback and discounts, expanding beyond lunch breaks. CEO Tomer Peper discusses the company's strategy and comments on rivals Wolt and Cibus in an interview with Globes.

The Board of Directors of Israel Railways has decided that Avshalom Elmalich will serve as acting CEO. Elmalich, currently the VP of Planning and Operations, previously held the role until taking medical leave earlier this year.

The investment bank Value Base has filed an 11 million shekel lawsuit against real estate firm Aya New York, alleging failure to pay agreed-upon offering commissions. The company denies the claims and is seeking compensation for damages.

The trading week in Tel Aviv opens with an 'English opening' expectation due to chip stock declines on Wall Street. Global markets are reacting to Iran's signals of de-escalation, leading to a 5% drop in oil prices.

Promotional campaigns like "Apartment as a Gift," digital tenders, and deep discounts are being used by developers to combat housing market stagnation. However, buyers remain cautious, and banks are scrutinizing deals under a microscope, refusing to recognize "on-paper" sales.

Due to the rising valuation and revenue requirements for issuers on Wall Street, Jefferies recommends that Israeli tech companies begin their public life in Tel Aviv, and later register overseas.

Local refining companies have faced a challenging year marked by operational disruptions and the impacts of war. Despite these hurdles, a sharp surge in refining margins has led to a doubling of the value of Bazan and BAZA shares year-to-date, providing significant returns for shareholders.

The Government Companies Authority urges former Monday employees to consider defense industry roles. Also: Eldan's branch redesign and Cellcom's new partnership with HBO Max.

The Tax Authority and the Ministry of Finance are preparing to expand the 'Israel Invoices' reform, planning to mandate allocation numbers for all transactions, regardless of amount, to combat fictitious invoicing.

About a month and a half ago, the real estate company G City announced the appointment of Keren Khalifa as CEO, replacing Haim Katzman. However, the expected transfer of control and the plans of Tzahi Abu and Kidan Dahari to lead G City in a new direction raise questions regarding the realization of this appointment.

The tariff received by solar roof owners is expected to decrease starting in 2027, though the exact figures remain undetermined. The current rate, ranging from 48 to 54 agorot per kWh, is considered high and is passed directly to electricity consumers.

A simple survey on choosing between a certain sum and a gamble for a large prize became a heated discussion online, but behind it hides one of the defining experiments of behavioral economics. Do most people prefer certainty over a higher expected value?

Niv Sarne, who took office as chairman of NewMed Energy on June 1, will replace Yossi Abu as CEO early next week. Abu has led the company for the past 15 years.

The company, known for its workplace lunch solutions, is launching a new card that includes a range of benefits — a kind of consumer club. The card is intended for employees of companies that use 10bis services, who will be able to receive cash refunds and 10% discounts at various chains and brands.

In this week's Globes review, we analyze the performance of Israeli stocks on Wall Street. Check Point faces scrutiny ahead of its earnings report, Varonis awaits news regarding a potential sale, and Global-e shares rally following a target price upgrade.

Private investors, once the most ardent supporters of 'Magnificent Seven' stocks, are shifting their focus toward smaller companies involved in AI infrastructure.

The construction of the plant expansion in Kiryat Gat has been halted for two years due to company distress, leading to the cancellation of projects in Germany and Poland. Consequently, the Ministry of Finance's Budget Department has decided to cancel a 1.3 billion shekel grant.

A study by real estate appraiser Dr. Asaf Gastfreund reveals that since early 2023, second-hand housing prices in Quarter 3 have fallen by over 20%, with Quarter 4 seeing a decline of nearly 8%. In real terms, accounting for inflation, the erosion of value is even more significant.

What seemed like an opportunity to buy an apartment in Jaffa at a price 300,000 shekels below market value turned into a headache and a loss-making investment. The Yaffa urban renewal project stalled and collapsed, and the chance for a high profit turned into a loss of hundreds of thousands of shekels.

A shell of a cottage with an area of about 290 sq. m, on a half-dunam plot in the moshav of Kfar Warburg, was sold for 4.1 million shekels. According to estimates, 2.2 million shekels must be invested to complete the construction.

Recently, there has been a growing wave of urban renewal projects "changing hands." Large, financially resilient companies are replacing smaller developers who have struggled to advance their projects. What does this mean for residents, and how can they protect their rights?

Zvi Stepak, founder of the Meitav investment house, managing nearly half a trillion shekels, shares his market outlook. He advocates for caution, diversification, and the ability to admit mistakes in a volatile financial landscape.

Traders using automated systems are ready to pay for ultra-fast access to the president's posts. At least five companies have already signed up for the service.

A conversation with Dr. Roi Cesana, a futurist and AI researcher at Tel Aviv University. We discuss which sectors will be most affected by the AI revolution, the alternatives, and the real possibility that we will prefer robots to humans.

With a federal debt of nearly 40 trillion dollars and double that in household debt, America needs more and more buyers for its debts. However, approaches of an economic wall on one side and wild socialism on the other are creating deterrence. Can America restore trust in its political and economic system, and what lesson can it learn from Germany?

For years, every detail of our flight ticket has become subject to an extra charge—seating, luggage, and so on. Airlines make billions of dollars a year from these extras. A reform approved last week is expected to change the landscape in the European Union, and perhaps later in Israel as well.

In the Kramim neighborhood of Shoham, a 140 sq. m penthouse with a 40 sq. m balcony was sold for 5.3 million shekels. The property underwent a thorough renovation, with buyers investing an additional 50,000 shekels in furniture and lighting. Here is a summary of transactions from the past week.

Dan Ben Shmuel, who started as a waiter at Benedict 13 years ago, has been appointed CEO of the restaurant group. In his first interview, he discusses the challenges of the restaurant industry, including the protection racket, rising costs, and the group's strategy to return to 24/7 operations and expand its hybrid bakery model.

The former Pfizer headquarters was recently at risk of partial collapse, leading developers and lenders to anticipate stricter safety inspections and rising insurance costs for future conversion projects.

As part of the campaign, the company Anshei HaIr promised that one of every 50 first buyers to purchase an apartment in one of the company's projects in quarters 3 and 4 in Tel Aviv would win a two-room apartment near Kikar HaMedina, with an estimated value of approximately 2.5 million shekels. During the campaign period, 13 apartments were sold in the participating projects, for a total volume of...

In early trading, Intel is surging following a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, while most semiconductor stocks are trading lower. The price of gold is climbing moderately, oil is falling. The USA will impose tariffs of 10%-12.5% on imports from most of its major trading partners. The "Magnificent Seven" group recorded its sharpest day of declines since the tariff turmoil in April 2025.

Since the beginning of the week, Yanai has added former El Al CEO Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia as an external director, entered negotiations with Meitav for an investment in Nofar Israel and with Migdal Insurance for an investment in Nofar Europe, and attempted to purchase shares in the Reindeer power station from Phoenix and other investors.

The number of installment transactions rose by 64% compared to June 2025, with the total volume jumping by 79%, according to data from Menora ERN. While installment payments are not inherently problematic, it is crucial to determine whether this reflects sound financial management or merely a deferral of current cash flow issues to future months.