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Trading in Tel Aviv will open against the backdrop of gains in Asia and a tailwind from Wall Street; dual-listed stocks will have a slight impact. The US Treasury's move calmed the bond market, but UBS recommends sticking to the short end. The rift in the Fed is deep, and Bank of America estimates: 3 more interest rate hikes this year. The reporting season in Tel Aviv is shifting gears: Altschuler...

Globes presents the first update on the state of global markets. This morning: US Treasury measures support bonds and stocks against the backdrop of Trump's threats against Iran. Chip giants boost Asia, a green opening is expected on Wall Street. Fiscal pressure threatens the dollar. Also: JPMorgan recommends the communications sector.

The growth data published this week highlighted Israel's dependence on the chip giant Nvidia. However, unlike the past, when Intel was the dominant company in the local industry, this time it is a new type of risk: production is carried out abroad and the products do not pass through Israel at all. And also: is the chip giant on its way to receiving state benefits?

In search of new growth engines, Azrieli and Melisron are becoming dominant residential developers. Sales and the backlog are growing, but the industry warns that it is too early to determine if the move will yield the desired return.

Omer Idel joined the army with a negative bank balance due to family turmoil. This pushed him to start businesses, and he invested the profits from them (a million shekels by age 24) into the capital market. He always looks at the long term, prefers indices, and believes in "letting money work for you."

The rush of Israelis for Chinese cars is reaching the importers' reports. Carasso, with the help of the Chery brand, increased its market share to a record of about 15.3%. Delek Automotive, on the other hand, an importer of Mazda that once dominated the roads, is at a record low of 3%. And how much did the importers earn on each car sold?

Government bonds are breaking yield records around the world. Is the figure reflecting rising risks in the markets also an investment opportunity for bond enthusiasts? Experts estimate that the high yields are "changing investor considerations," but warn: "there are no free lunches."

Novolog CEO Aviad Bosi and CFO Yaniv Vidavsky will leave their positions in four months. The departure follows the Pozis family's move to secure a 44% controlling stake and replace the board of directors. Oded Pozis is expected to spearhead a new strategic plan for the company.

Shmuel Harlap, who controlled the car importer Colmobil, turned it into a dominant player in the local market with the Mitsubishi and Hyundai brands, as well as Chery and Omoda. He was among the early investors in Mobileye and made a successful exit upon its sale. At the same time, he was involved in extensive philanthropic activity.

While the fate of the ZIM sale remains undecided, new CEO Chen Lichtenstein is bringing a more open management style to the shipping company, contrasting with his predecessor Eli Glickman. ZIM's second-quarter reports show a return to profitability.

Despite being the largest carrier, El Al ranks behind Israir in the monthly index of online purchases by Israelis. In the back-to-school sector, Delta and Fox are leading the growth.

The investment house reported a 22% revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year, though net profit declined slightly due to higher commission payments to agents. Revenue gains were driven by expansion in provident and pension fund activities.

The results of the industry leaders — Isracard, Cal, and Max — for the second quarter of 2026 show that the number of their active cards is already higher than the number of residents in Israel. Who led in transactions and who in quarterly profit, and what is the chance that any of the three will advance in entering banking activity? 3 notes on the reports.

About a year ago, Buffett revealed his first position in Alphabet stock, which has since grown into a multi-billion dollar bet. It is an unusual investment for the investment giant who recently stepped down as CEO. Is he still pulling the strings?

Globes presents an index examining the volume of credit card purchases in Israel. Phoenix Gamma data points to increases in all major sectors and a moderation in the tourism sector.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron tempered expectations for monetary easing on September 1, despite inflation falling to a five-year low. While a strong shekel and low indices support a rate cut, the central bank remains cautious due to various economic and geopolitical risks.

The Appeals Committee rejected a building permit application due to objections from residents who were forced to give up a window in their apartment because of an urban renewal project. The judge returned the case to the local committee and ruled that it must examine additional options.

The shipping company reported $1.78 billion in revenue and a net profit of $64 million, marking a significant improvement from the $24 million recorded in the same quarter last year.

The company concludes a positive quarter with double-digit growth in revenue and net profit, supported primarily by increased sales of natural gas and condensate. CEO Idan Wallace stated: "We continue to strengthen and enhance the group's core assets."

Alongside a $32 million loss in the first half of 2026, Israir is banking on its new New York route, state compensation, and a recovery in demand to return to a growth trajectory.

The Azrieli Group concluded the second quarter of 2026 with a net rental income (NOI) of 651 million shekels, up from 648 million shekels last year. The Data Centers sector saw a decline in NOI to 103 million shekels.

Clal concludes the first half of the year with a profit of 1.05 billion shekels, similar to last year. The volume of assets under management rose to a record of 456 billion shekels. The company will distribute a dividend of 200 million shekels.

Dr. Shmuel Harlap, who passed away this morning at the age of 82, stood for decades at the head of Colmobil, the largest automotive group in Israel. Alongside his business activities, he and his wife Anat managed extensive philanthropic work that included donations of hundreds of millions of shekels.

Tel Aviv will look for direction at the opening in light of uncertainty in global markets. Dual-listed chip stocks will weigh on the opening, Elbit will balance. Among those reporting today: Azrieli, Bet Shemesh Engines, and Clal Insurance. Declines in Asia led by chip stocks; New York futures are stable. Bank of America warns investors: 'Everything but bonds'. A trillion dollars in space: Goldman...

Globes presents an update on global markets. This morning, declines in Asia led by chip stocks. Futures in New York are stable, with the Fed minutes to be published this evening. In Tel Aviv, chip stocks will weigh on the opening; a record volume of shorts on the Nasdaq, while company executives are buying at a pace not seen in 15 years.

Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron told Bloomberg that rising uncertainty makes a September interest rate cut uncertain. While praising strong growth data, the Governor emphasized the need for caution.

Psagot, which manages 47,000 independent trading accounts, reveals the preferences of the private traders operating through it. They love the S&P 500 and TA-125 indices, technology stocks, banks, and Bitcoin funds. What other investments do they prefer in Israel and abroad?

US 30-year government bond yields have surged to 5.3%, offering a safe alternative to stocks. Experts analyze why this growth may signal a market storm and how it will impact Israeli borrowers.

Recently published CBS data heralded a certain increase in housing prices and sales after two difficult years in the industry. Real estate stocks on the stock exchange have been taking a hit in recent months, and the sector index has been cut by almost a third from its last peak. Is this an opportunity, or will prices continue to fall?

The server farm provider, operating from Alon Towers, leases facilities and space to cloud giants and has become a market leader. The stock has surged, but Michael Burry claims that accounting calculations make it look too good.

Mega Or has hired former Noga CEO Sami Turgeman as a consultant, while the Electricity Authority has halted the distribution of licenses for data centers and is re-examining the criteria. At the center of the uncertainty: the company's request for a 1-gigawatt connection at the Alliance complex in Hadera.

A change in Mekorot's compensation mechanism is escalating tensions between the Water Authority, Mekorot, and the Government Companies Authority. The Government Companies Authority and Mekorot argue that the change will weaken the company's financial position, while the Water Authority claims it improves cash flow.

The Government Companies Authority publishes data on the fees of external legal advisors. The report reveals that the government bodies with the highest expenses are the Israel Electric Corporation, NTA, and Mekorot, highlighting a high degree of market concentration.

Pasternak Shoham is preparing for an IPO and reveals the salaries of its senior executives. Kérastase opens its first pop-up in Israel with Sydney Sweeney, and Office Depot returns to Eilat. Google, Teva, JDC, and the Clear Sky organization will distribute an innovation award to non-profits in the field of mental health.

The shopping center group Big closed the first half of 2026 with revenue of 1.37 billion shekels, while net profit fell by about 9% compared to last year. Rental fees in Ashdod grew significantly in the second quarter, and the fire in Petah Tikva, according to the company, will not affect the 2029 opening schedule.

In the central bank's blog, economists warned that a significant pullback in tech stocks is a plausible scenario that could threaten financial stability on the continent. Meanwhile, analysts are only raising their forecasts for the US stock market, in light of the strong second-quarter earnings season.

The Druze riots occurred at the Aran project last May. The heavy economic loss caused to Energix led the parent company, Alony Hetz, to record a loss attributable to shareholders of 178 million shekels. In addition, in the second quarter, Alony Hetz recorded an impairment of 188 million shekels due to a reduction in the value of land for development in England held by Brockton Everlast.

The Zoglobyk Group has signed a deal to acquire 70% of the Plant & Bean factory in Thailand, which produces meat substitutes and plant-based products; the deal amount was not disclosed. Meanwhile, Eli Zoglobyk will be appointed President of International Operations and will move to Thailand; Zion Balas will replace him as active Chairman.

The trading day is expected to open with declines. The escalation between the USA and Iran is dragging Asian stock markets down, while oil prices continue to climb. Wall Street closed in the red yesterday, with chip stocks being a bright spot. Government bond yields worldwide are climbing to new highs, which is triggering a new wave of concerns. Also: a research firm predicts an upside of over 16%...

Globes presents the first update on the state of markets around the world. This morning: the escalation between the US and Iran is dragging down Asian stock exchanges. The yield on 30-year US government bonds climbed yesterday to a high of nearly two decades. Oil prices continue to climb, with Brent crude trading above $90 a barrel.