Economy

The Battle for Viewers: YouTube Threatens Netflix's Profitability
In an effort to maintain exclusivity, YouTube is paying millions of dollars to top creators. Experts warn that the bidding war could severely hurt Netflix's profitability and the company's stock.

Securities Authority warns Israel Railways of potential trading suspension
Due to a shortage of external directors, Israel Railways is unable to approve financial statements. The Securities Authority has warned that this paralyzes oversight and threatens the trading of the company's bonds.

Looking for a job? These are the mistakes that will lead to your resume being skipped
A recruitment expert who has worked with Google and TikTok reveals the dramatic shift in the job market and explains which common phrases in resumes cause employers to reject you immediately.

Energy company Welink faces collapse: operational failures and massive lawsuits
The British company Welink, operator of Portugal's largest solar power plant, has entered insolvency proceedings. The collapse follows a decline in electricity prices, severe malfunctions, and a 143 million euro lawsuit from a Chinese contractor.

The New Airbnb Commission: Who Will Pay the Price?
The apartment rental giant is shifting its fee structure, placing the financial burden directly on hosts. As experts warn against entering the market, property owners are already passing these costs on to guests.

Harel Wizel on the investor call: two major growth engines are still not working
In an open conversation with investors, Fox Group CEO Harel Wizel spoke about the difficulties of the growth engines at Retailors and Jumbo, alongside the group's recovery in the second quarter of the year.

The chip stock reversal: From foreign investor favorite to sell-off target
For weeks, the Israeli chip giant was at the top of foreign purchases, and this week it jumped to the sellers' side. Along with it, a hot defense stock continues to absorb heavy liquidations. What is behind the wave of liquidations, and what does it teach us about your portfolio?

Former Coca-Cola CEO reveals the secret behind Coke Zero
Tal Raban, former CEO of Coca-Cola Israel, reveals how one brave decision to introduce a new and unknown brand managed to change the balance of power in the beverage market within just one year: "Great results happen only with brave decisions."

Carrefour slashes prices: popular food products starting from 2.90 shekels
Ahead of the holidays, the retail giant is launching unprecedented promotions on fruits, vegetables, and popular staple products, with prices cut by dozens of percent, including canola oil for only 9.90 shekels and a range of other popular items.
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A blow to investors: the stock exchange closed with declines, this stock plunged by more than 9%
The main indices closed with sharp declines, with technology and real estate stocks leading the negative trend. Who managed to surprise and rise against the market direction, and which company recorded the most painful decline?

Senior Goldman Sachs Executive Issues Warning: Real Danger to Industry Structure
A senior partner at the investment bank fears that new technology is leading to cognitive decline and endangering the next generation, and shares what happened when they challenged the corporation's artificial intelligence system.

Received a PIP? It's not a hearing, but there are 3 steps you need to take
Receiving a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) often causes panic, but it does not mean immediate termination. An expert explains how to properly handle the process to either save your job or prepare for the job market.

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.

India: Sugar prices jumped by 40% before the holiday season, the government took emergency measures
India has sufficient sugar stocks to meet demand during the holiday season, and the price surge is due to speculative buying rather than an actual supply shortage. The government has permitted the duty-free import of one million tons of raw sugar.

Super-Pharm Launches Promotion: Additional 10% Discount with Stacking Options
The Super-Pharm chain is offering LifeStyle cardholders an additional 10% discount on online purchases. The promotion allows for stacking with other offers but comes with specific limitations. Find out how to redeem the benefit and when it expires.

Alibaba Raises $10.2 Billion, Shares Plunge 8.5%
Chinese retail giant Alibaba has completed its largest capital raise in Hong Kong since 2021 to fund AI infrastructure. Despite high demand, the stock recorded its sharpest daily decline in six months.

Super-Pharm launches aggressive sales with discounts of up to thousands of shekels on appliances
Super-Pharm is slashing prices in its electronics and electrical department, offering refrigerators, treadmills, and leading mixers at special floor prices for a limited time.

National Insurance Institute: Benefits to be paid early for the holidays
Ahead of the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute has announced early payment dates for unemployment benefits, income support, and long-term allowances. The first payments will be issued on September 8, with further advancements scheduled later in the month.

"Following incessant demand": The well-known beer in a relaunch
Tempo claims that since Goldstar WILD BATCH beer was taken off the shelves, many requests have been received to bring it back, and now the beer is returning in a special edition and with a renewed branding.

Luxembourg closes the door on issuing Israel bonds after only one year
Only a year ago, the Accountant General moved the government's "Israel Bonds" issues from Ireland to Luxembourg, and now Israel will have to find another solution. The arguments for the move are apparently technical, but behind the scenes, political pressure was applied to "punish" Israel for its policy in the war.

Veteran landscaping company in financial collapse: millions in debt
The renowned landscaping company Ameri-Pride, operating for 35 years in Florida, has filed for bankruptcy protection following massive debts of up to $10 million.

Starting this September: Bank Discount's massive project gets underway
The company ONE has been selected to lead a strategic project at Bank Discount to implement a cloud-based SAP system. The new system, scheduled to go live in January 2028, will provide a unified AI-based information infrastructure that will improve operational efficiency and support the bank's growth.

What will happen to Moderna stock after the surge? Analyzing 'overbought' stocks
The RSI indicator, used to identify 'overheated' stocks, signaled this week a series of stocks that surged rapidly—led by Moderna and Merck following a breakthrough in cancer vaccine development. What does this indicator mean, and why is it not necessarily a sell signal?

PCB Technologies Secures $65 Million Medical Sector Contract
PCB Technologies has won a strategic tender expected to accelerate its growth and deepen its penetration into the global medical device market. The contract is valued at approximately $65 million over two years.

Over 30,000 shekels: The financial trap threatening families in Israel
A dense convergence of three massive expenses at the end of the summer creates an unprecedented cash flow gap of tens of thousands of shekels beyond the monthly income, pushing the middle class into a dangerous spiral.

Hagag Brothers Invest in Baku Real Estate: Apartment Prices Start at $150,000
The Hagag Group has signed memoranda of understanding for two large-scale real estate projects in Baku, Azerbaijan. The joint venture with a local partner aims to develop approximately 3,500 housing units within the Sea Breeze Resort area.

Did Pinhas Idan lead a strike or not? It turns out to be a significant question
The disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport sparked a debate on strike practice. How is a strike defined, and when is it legal? The 'Hamashrok' (The Whistle) from Globes explains the concepts.

Daily Crypto: Market update and Ethereum performance
The digital currency market shows a positive trend, with Ethereum leading the gains, Bitcoin remaining stable above $78,000, and BNB recording a successful day.

Economists warn: markets are shaken by interest rate and inflation concerns
Deutsche Bank economists warn of a dangerous combination of a jump in bond yields to 5.3%, high oil prices, and uncertainty surrounding new sanctions, which threatens risk assets and inflation.

Rami Levy shakes up the market: products starting from 9.90 shekels
The Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing chain is launching a series of special promotions for online shoppers, ranging from food to household cleaning products. Check out the prices and validity dates.

Popular car for 100,000 shekels at Rami Levy increases in price by 10%
Electric cars offered for 100,000 shekels at the Rami Levy chain have increased in price by 10%. The price update to 110,000 shekels follows a two-month period since the launch of the collaboration with importer Delhum.

Discount assessment ahead of index update: Damri on the way out of TA-35, new stocks to join TA-125
On November 5, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange will hold an index update, including the implementation of a tiered weighting factor for rising stocks. Discount Brokerage estimates: Damri will drop to TA-90, Doral is on the verge of entry, and Alpha Tau, Telsys, and Tidhar are on their way to TA-125.

UBS Bank warns: The dollar may continue to weaken soon
The Swiss bank UBS has published a market review and recommends that investors re-examine their foreign currency exposure, amid concerns over the stability of US debt and the expected surge in the price of gold.

Giant deal in the USA, raising millions and dividends: WeSure reports revealed
The WeSure Global Tech group presents its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting a profit of 115.5 million shekels, alongside significant expansion in the US market and dividend distribution to investors.

US Treasury may use nearly a trillion dollars to support the bond market
The US Treasury Department is considering using its General Account (TGA), which holds approximately $950 billion, to help fund its plan to increase government bond buybacks.

InterCure to receive 230 million shekels in compensation for October 7 damages; stock soars
InterCure has reached a final settlement with the Israel Tax Authority for 230 million shekels in compensation for damages sustained during the October 7 attack. Following the announcement, the company's stock jumped by 34% on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

The settlement expected to grow by 40% within five years | First publication
The Efrat Local Council is promoting a plan to build about 500 new housing units, including in 15-story buildings. A protected housing complex is also planned. Council head: "A strategic move for the entire region."

At $30 Billion: Nvidia on the Way to a Massive Investment That Will Shake the AI Market
The chip giant is in advanced talks to invest in a company that has recorded a meteoric rise in its annual revenue, with a clear target already set for an independent IPO in the coming years.

Fox Group joins the AI revolution and announces a new appointment
The retail group is appointing IronSource alumnus and Rise founder, Oren Brant, to a first-of-its-kind position in the company, with the goal of expanding the use of AI.