Investments

Meet Oz Cohen, a 14.5-year-old Israeli investor who turned 2,500 shekels into 22,000 shekels over three years through savvy stock market investments.

Israel's housing market stagnation and mounting developer inventory have fueled a surge in bulk REIT acquisitions, with over 700 apartments bought at steep discounts in 2026.

Digital loan vaults surpass $10 billion in deposits as investors chase high crypto yields, prompting traditional financial scrutiny and new risk assessment tools from S&P.

Wix shares trade near $77 following a turbulent year marked by a $1.6 billion buyback, layoffs, and AI disruptions. Major investment banks Cantor and Oppenheimer issued bullish outperform ratings with targets up to $90.

Swiss stocks surged 5.6% in early Q4, outperforming European and US markets due to a defensive sector composition heavily weighted in healthcare and consumer goods.

Y.D. Barzani Group plans an IPO for its infrastructure arm, aiming to raise 1 billion shekels at a 2.8-3 billion shekel valuation, backed by surging revenues and a strong order backlog.

Private jets have turned into lucrative investment assets as manufacturing delays push delivery dates to 2030, allowing buyers to flip aircraft for millions in profit.

American AI startup Hark launched a one million dollar free pizza promotion via its Hark Pro assistant, resulting in massive traffic, system crashes, and unintended charges.

A Reichman University study reveals Israeli high-tech is growing centralized, with R&D moving abroad, employment lagging, and capital concentrating heavily in AI and cybersecurity.

Matan Ahabia, 34, shares how he built a four-property real estate portfolio in Dimona, Ukraine, and Eilat over six years using creative leverage and minimal starting capital.

Financial planner Harel Kolden analyzes the capital market frenzy drawing young investors to stocks, warning against high volatility and speculative risks.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum could hit $100,000 to $200,000 amid potential AI market shocks, while recent chip stock drops spark massive crypto liquidations.

A recent panel at the investment festival explored whether AI investments are fueling a market bubble, featuring insights from financial experts on tech valuations, energy bottlenecks, and retail investor risks.

The Israel Securities Authority warned the public against foreign investment websites using Hebrew and AI tools to impersonate local regulated firms, risking investor funds.

A 2026 study by Prof. Eyal Kimhi highlights how a lack of intergenerational planning in family businesses harms long-term investments, operational growth, and strategic future decisions.

The S&P 500 bull market marks its fourth anniversary with a 118% gain, driven by corporate earnings and tech investments. While historical data suggests further growth, analysts warn of risks from rising bond yields and high valuations.

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine reversed his campaign promise to resume municipal pension investments in Israel bonds, citing technical and financial constraints.

Despite a decline in bank investment advisor positions, Israeli capital in advised portfolios reached a peak of 485.6 billion shekels, signaling a shift to independent and external management.

Financial and insurance sectors in Israel are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to boost customer experience and automation, according to industry experts at a recent Calcalist panel.

Cybersecurity startup Oak leads LinkedIn's top 15 Israeli startups ranking for 2026, followed by doubleAI and Wonderful, highlighting the massive surge of artificial intelligence across the high-tech sector.

Israeli real estate investors are eyeing the U.S. industrial and logistics boom in the South, guided by a new ENR contractor ranking highlighting firms like Tennessee's H&M.

Real estate investment platform Iintoo, founded by former Bank Hapoalim CEO Dov Kotler, faces severe distress, heavy leverage, and extensive portfolio delays following its takeover by Yoni Sade.

Explore how the Israeli 'Savings for Every Child' program works in 2026, comparing bank accounts and provident funds to maximize long-term financial returns.

A Julius Baer analysis reveals growing financial risks and widening yield spreads among major cloud companies as capital expenditures outpace cash flow in the AI race.

Menora Mivtachim investment manager Oren Montal advises long-term investors to avoid market timing despite recent sharp gains, recommending a diversified general portfolio with high dollar yields and foreign currency hedging.

McDonald's stock has plunged over 30% from its March peak amid weakening US sales and rising costs. Despite an $8.5 billion investment plan, investors remain cautious ahead of the upcoming earnings report.

Leading female venture capitalists and financial executives gathered at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to discuss high-tech investments, risk management, and the resilience of the Israeli startup ecosystem amid global and technological shifts.

Financial experts at the Globes Next Gen Investors Conference analyzed market trends, artificial intelligence investments, and asset allocation between Wall Street and Tel Aviv.

European corporations and venture funds with over 800 million euros are arriving in Tel Aviv for the Europe Days 2026 conference to meet Israeli startups.

Israel ranked 39th in the 2026 JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index with a score of 2.71. While improving its absolute score, Israel remains in the medium-transparency tier as Gulf nations outpace its global ranking.

G-City has partnered with AGEERA to install energy storage systems across 10 Israeli properties, targeting cost savings on electricity expenses that reached 188 million shekels in 2025.

Ayalon Insurance and Finance CEO Sharon Reich highlighted Israel's economic resilience during Calcalist's Investment Week, noting strong macroeconomic indicators despite ongoing multi-front conflicts.

A review of leveraged funds on the Nasdaq and Tel Aviv indices reveals high long-term gains despite volatility, challenging the assumption that leverage destroys value over time.

Israeli overseas real estate investments face severe distress as rising interest rates and financing costs trigger insolvencies, hitting firms like SDB and Electra Real Estate.

Discover the top upcoming tech events in Israel, including MongoDB and Microsoft's AI agent meetup, Okta's non-human identity seminar, and Europe Days 2026.

OpenAI and Anthropic report multi-billion dollar annualized revenue run rates, but differing calculation methods and reliance on non-standard ARR metrics complicate investor assessments.

Syria's sovereign wealth fund, established by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, manages billions in confiscated assets and foreign deals. Despite driving economic reconstruction, it faces transparency concerns.

Keystone Infrastructure Fund announced a quarterly dividend of NIS 25 million for shareholders, bringing total payouts since its IPO to approximately NIS 336 million.

Panmure Liberum warns the S&P 500 could crash 35% to 5,000 by late next year due to an AI bubble burst, mirroring warnings from Ray Dalio and Michael Burry.

Quantum computing stocks face a reality check on Wall Street, but analysts eye 2027 for commercial advantage amid rising government funding and technological milestones.

AI investments drive 39% of US real GDP growth, with tech giants pouring $800 billion into infrastructure. Experts warn a potential slowdown risks market downturns and broader economic impacts.

Aylon Insurance faces a disappointing second month in the provident fund sector with low September returns, despite aggressive marketing and massive capital inflows driven by insurance agents.

Israel's Capital Market Authority plans to tighten oversight on over 305 billion shekels in alternative investments, proposing quarterly valuations to protect public savings from valuation gaps and market volatility.

IVC data shows European investment in Israeli high-tech reached $4.33 billion in H1 2026 across 66 rounds, with German and Swiss corporations leading major acquisitions.

Israeli fintech firm BridgeWise is exploring an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, potentially marking a rare public debut for a venture-backed tech company.

Nvidia reached a record $5.8 trillion valuation on Nasdaq as shares climbed over 2%. Despite the surge, its P/E ratio sits at multi-year lows, drawing strong analyst optimism.

Pioneer Capital investment head Shmuel Ben Arie advises shifting portfolio weights from Israel to US stocks and AI, citing high local valuations and election uncertainty.

Israeli renewable energy firm Doral is investing nearly $1 billion to expand the Mammoth solar project in Indiana, aiming for a record 2.9 gigawatts capacity by 2029.

Phoenix W partners with Bernstein Private Wealth Management to bring global investment platforms and advanced wealth advisory services to affluent clients in Israel.

A new CFA Institute study by Roger G. Ibbotson analyzes a century of US stock and bond returns, revealing that 97% of long-term large-cap equity returns stem from reinvested dividends.