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September is the worst month on Wall Street: Why this year might be different
The S&P 500 has lost an average of more than 1% every September since 1928 — the only month with negative returns over time. But analysts argue that the strong momentum of 2026 is changing the picture, while concerns about a Fed rate hike could spoil the party. So who should you listen to?

Warren Buffett reveals: "My wife's inheritance will be invested in one thing only"
The legendary investor, who retired earlier this year from managing Berkshire Hathaway and passed the baton to his successor Greg Abel, instructed the trustee of his wife's funds to invest almost all the money in one thing. What does the man who beat the market for six decades recommend his wife do - and what does it mean for investors?

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.

Wall Street raises S&P 500 forecasts - while the European Central Bank warns of a correction
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.

Super-investor warns of a crash: "These are the three most dangerous words in the world of investing"
Leon Cooperman is considered one of the most pessimistic investors on Wall Street, and he has returned with a new warning. According to him, the US is in danger of a recession, and inflation could return the economy to the crisis of the 70s.

Analysis shows: even garbage trucks are already profiting from AI
Major investments by American companies in artificial intelligence are beginning to show results beyond the tech sector. According to 22V Research, S&P 500 companies are successfully leveraging AI to drive cost savings, productivity, and profitability.

After the S&P 500 record: stability in Wall Street futures
Futures are trading with only slight changes. Frankfurt Stock Exchange jumps by about 0.8%. Seoul Stock Exchange jumped by over 2%, supported by Samsung and SK Hynix. Over 90% of S&P 500 companies have published reports for the second quarter, profit growth stands at around 50%.

S&P 500 Index vs. Deposit: What happens to 100,000 shekels in a decade?
An average historical return of 10.3% versus a 3% interest rate creates a huge gap, but a whole decade in history ended in the negative.

Investment banks raise forecasts: The S&P 500 could make history
Major investment banks are raising their S&P 500 forecasts one after another. If expectations are met, the index will end the year with a double-digit return for the fourth consecutive time.

Claude beat the S&P 500 index, but maybe it's just luck
27 million dollars are already copying the model's trades, and investors are sure they are on the right track. An AI expert explains why a 14-stock portfolio and a five-month period are not proof of genius. And why AI is not yet a substitute for a human advisor.

S&P 500 Grew by 30%: Strong Corporate Performance Amid Market Volatility
A new economic review by the Swiss investment bank Lombard Odier reveals that core earnings of S&P 500 companies recorded a 30% growth, despite a wave of layoffs and significant market concerns.

Will the S&P 500 make history this month: Five things ahead of the trading day
The trading week opens amidst geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street returns from a strong week with major indices at record highs. Following an employment report that lowered interest rate hike expectations, investors are now focused on the upcoming Consumer Price Index. Today's earnings in Tel Aviv include Camtek and Next Vision.

What to expect in trading tomorrow, and will the S&P 500 make history this month?
Uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to loom over the markets. Wall Street rose to a new high after the employment report dramatically lowered expectations for an interest rate hike. All eyes will be on the consumer price indices in the US and Israel. The reporting season in Tel Aviv is heating up with reports from four of the five largest banks. And also: the strategist who...

S&P 500 climbed to 47.4%: about 86% of companies beat profit forecasts
Alongside profit data and massive investments by SpaceX, a new report reveals the weakening of employment data in the US alongside interventions in foreign exchange trading that directly affected the American currency. The weighted growth rate of S&P 500 company profits climbed to 47.4% - the strongest trajectory since 2021.

The S&P 500 Hits a New Record: What Comes Next
The primary Wall Street index has returned to an all-time high following two months of stagnation. Most Israelis are exposed to this performance through pension and advanced study funds. We examine the catalysts for this surge, the distance to the next milestone, and why analysts remain cautious.

Claude invested $50,000 and managed to beat the S&P 500 return
An independent X account gave Anthropic's AI agent a $50,000 portfolio to manage with the goal of outperforming the S&P 500 index. The project operators now claim the portfolio has yielded a 19% return since March, and investors are already copying its trades to the tune of about $27 million.

Market at Peak, Michael Burry Short: "We Are Close to a 1987-Style Crash"
Michael Burry warns that the current market rally could end in a sharp crash reminiscent of 1987. The investor holds put options on several major stocks and ETFs, betting on a downturn.

Two Months of Gains: Has the Tough Period for S&P 500 Investors Ended?
Provident and pension fund investors saw another negative month, with the exception of the S&P 500 track. While Tel Aviv outperformed Wall Street in July, calculation timing and the surging dollar shifted the results. Also: insights from a dramatic earnings season for tech giants.

The track leading for two consecutive months despite market declines: What happened to your savings in July?
Equity and general investment tracks ended the month with negative returns of 0.9% and 0.5% due to market volatility. Despite declines in the US, the S&P 500 track recorded a positive return of 2.4% thanks to the strengthening of the shekel.

Investors are buying Teva's new story, and the company is aiming for the S&P 500 index
Teva's transformation from a generics manufacturer to an originator drug developer has pushed its market cap above $40 billion. The company is planning a direct listing in New York to facilitate its inclusion in the S&P 500 index.