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US Diesel Prices Hit All-Time High
American drivers are facing record-breaking diesel prices as the war between the US and Israel against Iran continues to strain household budgets. The average price per gallon has reached $5.85, significantly higher than last year's average.

5 Products You Overpay for on Wolt | C14 Monitoring
Even before factoring in delivery fees, service charges, and courier tips, product prices on Wolt are significantly higher than market rates. C14's daily monitoring highlights the price gaps between quick-delivery services and major retail chains, illustrating the true cost of convenience.

Towards Rosh Hashanah: 4 things to check before the big holiday shopping
Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the biggest shopping trips of the year. The list grows longer, the cart fills up with products not bought every week, and the total at the checkout can rise quickly. Precisely during this period, when holiday expenses are added to regular shopping, it is worth stopping for a moment before heading to the supermarket and checking what...

Stock manipulation under the protection of the law: The president recommended, and the stock jumped by 100%
Infrastructure and computing giant Dell will publish its financial reports for the second quarter of the year this evening (Tuesday), after the close of trading. Analysts estimate that the company's revenue will stand at 45 billion dollars — a growth of almost 50% compared to the same period last year. Regarding earnings per share, the estimate is that the growth will be even greater and will...

Green August on Wall Street: indices rose, Bitcoin exploded
With the closing of trading on Monday in the USA, August has effectively ended. The four main indices — Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the small-cap Russell 2000 — finished the month with gains, with the Nasdaq recording the largest increase of 4.5%.

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.

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%.

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...

Where to find the best prices for school lunch ingredients?
Ahead of the new school year, family grocery expenses tend to rise. We analyzed the cost of a basket of essential school lunch items across various supermarket chains to determine where shoppers can save the most.

First Grade: How Much Does It Really Cost to Send a Child to School?
The new backpack is waiting by the door, but before the child enters school for the first time, parents face a significant shopping list. A backpack, pencil case, notebooks, writing utensils, and textbooks add up to a substantial amount. How much does it really cost to prepare a child for first grade?

From panic to opportunity: how software company reports changed the narrative on AI
Four software companies from different fields published their financial reports last week: Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Okta, and Elastic. All four presented excellent reports but, more importantly, proved that AI is less of a threat to the software sector and more of a potential for unprecedented growth.

Product Recall: Camembert Cheese Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Gad Dairies has announced a voluntary recall of Camembert cheese after testing by the French manufacturer identified the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are advised not to consume products from the affected batch.

Have you heard about the Zara second-hand store? Here is how it works
What if when you buy a new piece of clothing you are already thinking about the day you will sell it? This is exactly the trend that has been changing the fashion market in recent years: more consumers, and especially young people, look at clothes not only as something to wear, but also as an item that can be passed on and sold.

Workplace absenteeism: Unusual data on employees under 29
A new study published in the UK highlights a significant generational gap regarding workplace discipline. Employees under 29 are twice as likely to fake illness to miss work compared to their older counterparts.

Ads in ChatGPT: OpenAI's move ahead of the IPO
OpenAI, the developer of the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has begun displaying ads to users in India, one of its largest and most active markets. The ads will be shown to users on the free plan and the low-cost "Go" plan, which costs about 4 dollars a month. The move, already active in 38 countries including the USA, Japan, and European nations, is intended to increase the company's revenue ahead of...

Best Group shares tumble following accounting scandal
Real estate firm Best Group is facing market pressure after revealing that the amount of funds unlawfully taken from its subsidiary is more than double the initial estimate. Following the announcement and concerns over the company's accounting practices, shares have fallen by 6%.

Is big money fleeing from artificial intelligence back to crypto?
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a revival in August, as the flow of funds into ETFs has returned to positive territory. Investor sentiment is at its highest point in two years, leading to assessments that the market is on its way to sharp gains towards the end of the year. Against this backdrop, the narrative is strengthening that the investment bubble in artificial intelligence is...

Is the washing machine smelly? Why it happens – and how to solve it
We all know that disappointing moment: you collected the dirty clothes, sorted them by color, turned on the machine, and waited for the familiar, fresh scent of clean laundry. But the moment you opened the door, instead of a floral scent, you got a wave of bad odor, very reminiscent of sewage. It turns out this is a fairly common problem that bothers many of us. This smell not only harms the...

"I don't have money for McDonald's": Why do billionaires claim they are broke?
YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, known as "MrBeast", holds a fortune of $2.6 billion but recently claimed he lacks liquid cash. Donaldson explained that his capital is tied up in his $5 billion company, forcing him to borrow money for daily expenses.

Restaurants in the USA Against Tipping: "Pay Only the Price That Appears"
The issue of tipping in US restaurants has become a major topic of debate. With digital tipping options reaching 18–22%, more establishments are moving toward a "no-tip" model, incorporating service costs directly into menu prices.

After an incredible 981% jump – is it still worth investing in Micron stock?
Shares of chipmaker Micron have surged 981% since the beginning of 2025, thanks to the massive demand for memory components for artificial intelligence. Despite the impressive jump, the stock has recently experienced volatility due to investor concerns that the industry's golden age might be ending, especially as manufacturers accelerate the expansion of their production capacity. Now, many are...

Yossi Cohen did not help: the drone company's stock continues to dive
The drone company Aerodrome is down by 3% after announcing today (Tuesday) the resignation of CEO Ziv Ben Baruch. He will be replaced by Brigadier General Itzik Bilet, marking the third CEO change in the company within the last year.

5 Products You Overpay for on Wolt | C14 Monitoring
Even before factoring in delivery fees, service charges, and courier tips, product prices on Wolt appear significantly inflated compared to market rates. C14's daily monitoring highlights the price gap between quick-delivery services and major supermarket chains, illustrating the high cost of using the app for routine purchases.

Bill Gates bets on trash: An unusual multi-million dollar investment
Bill Gates' private investment firm, Cascade Investment, has consistently increased its holdings in the American waste disposal giant Republic Services. According to official stock exchange filings, the firm, managed by Michael Larson, purchased shares over four consecutive trading days at prices ranging from $214 to $217 per share.

Gold Prices Resume Growth as Analysts Eye Next Targets
Gold prices rose 1% on Monday, marking a 16% gain for the month. The rally is driven by the US national debt surpassing $40 trillion, weak employment data, and stabilizing inflation, which reduce the likelihood of immediate interest rate hikes.

Gaps of hundreds of shekels: the cheapest food chain for online shopping
There is no need to leave the house, look for parking, or visit multiple branches to check where your grocery basket is cheaper. Comparing prices online can save you a significant amount of money, and a check conducted via the Pricez website shows a gap of more than 23% between the cheapest and most expensive chains.

Was your connecting flight cancelled? You might be entitled to compensation
The court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Flydubai. Passengers who purchased a connecting ticket but failed to reach their final destination due to a segment cancellation will be eligible for additional refunds via financial vouchers.

Bill Gates' dramatic move and the intriguing forecast on Wall Street
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust invested approximately $180 million in FedEx Freight (FDXF) shares. The acquisition of 1.19 million shares occurred in the second quarter of 2026, shortly after the company spun off from its parent, FedEx.

Money doesn't solve everything: The new fear of wealthy families in America
Even the wealthiest parents in the United States are currently worried about the economic future of their children. Generation Z is dealing with a slowdown in hiring for entry-level jobs, fierce competition, and the entry of artificial intelligence into roles previously performed by recent university graduates. Now, even billionaires with vast wealth are starting to ask themselves the same...

Ben Gurion Airport Strike: Are Passengers Entitled to Compensation for Delays?
The strike and disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport last Thursday caused hours-long flight delays. Unlike standard delays, it is not certain that passengers are entitled to compensation under the 'Tibi Law' in this case.

Israel Airports Authority Chairman: "Bullying behavior – those responsible will pay"
Israel Airports Authority (IAA) Chairman, Major General (res.) Iftach Ron-Tal, addressed the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport caused by a workers' strike. He labeled the move as "bullying" and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.

The price of chaos: The massive economic damage caused by the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport
The strike that led today (Thursday) to widespread disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport caused damage to the economy estimated at this stage at 25 to 30 million shekels. This is a preliminary estimate that includes the direct and indirect costs of the shutdown of operations.

From meteoric rise to crash: defense sector stock plummets
Fuse manufacturer Arit Industries is recording a sharp decline of nearly 20% today, Thursday, following its latest financial report, making it the worst performer in the TA-125 index. This drop marks a total plunge of over 75% from its January peak, when the company reached an inflated market valuation of 7 billion shekels following the post-October 7 market frenzy.

Advertising soars, stores struggle: The conflict of Walmart investors
Walmart stock is plummeting in pre-market trading in New York following the release of its financial reports. The company beat forecasts in both revenue and, most importantly, net profit, where the positive surprise stood at nearly 10%. However, what disappointed investors was the growth in traditional sales compared to expectations, which is sending the stock down by up to 6% in pre-market...

Is working from the office killing our productivity?
Getting out of bed, making coffee, and opening the computer sounds like a recipe for laziness. And yet, more and more people are discovering that the days they work from home are actually the days they manage to get into a rhythm, focus, and check off their tasks. So why might we be more productive at home?

Wolt and "duty-free" promotions: Why you should check prices before buying
How many times have you seen a "sale" label and assumed it was the lowest price available? We analyzed Wolt's "duty-free" home product offers and found that in many cases, the same items are available elsewhere for significantly less, despite the 18% VAT exemption.

Moderna recorded the sharpest stock increase in the S&P 500 index since 2008
Breaking an 18-year record: The success of clinical trials combining mRNA technology in the fight against cancer has led to an unprecedented surge in Moderna's stock. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company recorded the sharpest daily increase of any S&P 500 firm since 2008.
In which stocks is the man who managed to time the market with SanDisk investing?
The esteemed hedge fund manager David Tepper, who heads the Appaloosa fund, executed a highly sophisticated investment move in the second quarter of the year. The latest report filed by the fund reveals that Appaloosa completely liquidated its holdings in the hottest stock on the market this year – SanDisk. The sale was carried out during an exceptional quarter in which the company's stock soared...

Safety concerns: Amazon removes popular squishy toys from its platform
Popular squishy toys have come under scrutiny by U.S. authorities due to the risk of containing hazardous materials. Amazon has begun removing counterfeit products that fail to meet safety standards and may pose health risks to children.

The city in the center that is breaking records – and not the kind you would want to be proud of
New data from the Partner group, released on Tuesday, reveals the electricity consumption habits of households in Israel: how much we consume each month, when usage spikes, which cities lead the list, and how much it all costs us.