Economy
ONE ZERO Bank Expands Trading Services: New Commission-Free Options
Amid a surge in retail trading, ONE ZERO bank is expanding its offerings, allowing customers to trade Irish-domiciled ETFs with no transaction or custody fees.
Assaf Rappaport and the wave of departures: Channel 13 presenter leaves after 10 years
After ten years in which he served in a variety of roles behind the scenes and on screen, another journalist decides to leave the channel recently acquired by Assaf Rappaport.
Coca-Cola Shifts Strategy: New Packaging Formats for the Holidays
Ahead of the Tishrei holiday season, Coca-Cola Israel is expanding its product range by introducing new six-packs featuring 1.75-liter and 2-liter bottles.
Former Minister Ordered to Pay Damages for Defamatory Email
The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court has ordered former minister Shalom Simhon, chairman of the board at Pasta Rico, to pay 20,000 shekels in damages to the company's founders for defamation in an email.
Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk steps down as General Manager of Microsoft Israel R&D
Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk, who has led Microsoft's Israel R&D center for the past 6.5 years, has announced her departure from the company. She will remain in her role until the end of the year.
No added sugar: The surprising move by Elite and Strauss
The leading candy brand with no added sugar, MUST, from Elite and Strauss, is launching two new flavors simultaneously, promising to bring surprising combinations and an especially velvety texture to consumers in Israel.
Renowned fashion chain says goodbye to Israel: all branches to close permanently
Just a few weeks after shifting all weight to the digital arena and closing its flagship store, the Razili chain also announces the cessation of its online site operations. All details on redeeming points and rights.
Major deal in the USA: Israeli company acquires American insurance firm
The Israeli financial group has signed a binding agreement to acquire control of a company specializing in workers' compensation insurance, with the total assets of the acquired companies estimated at tens of millions of dollars.
Ministry of Energy Director General on the desalination crisis: "There is no precedent for this, but there will be no water shortage"
Yossi Dayan, Director General of the Ministry of Energy, addressed the recent crisis at desalination plants. Despite unprecedented water pollution, he assured that there will be no shortage for households.
Discount CEO: "Israel's energy sector is at a critical point"
"Israel's energy sector is at a critical point," said Avi Levy, CEO of the Discount Group, at the opening of an energy conference. He noted that the sector is undergoing rapid changes, requiring urgent improvements in planning, infrastructure, and regulatory processes to maintain economic competitiveness.
"We entered a male table and almost fainted": The secret behind the Seestarz exit
The founders of the fashion brand Seestarz, Alona and Daniela Tzur, talk about the moment a fashion giant offered to acquire them for millions of shekels, the massive disappointment on launch day, and the imposter syndrome that accompanied their success.
"They told me I am a neglectful mother": Thorpan CEO on the heavy price of success
Keren Cohen Hazon, who built an international empire worth billions of shekels, opens up about the heavy family price, the discrimination she experienced at the beginning of her journey, and the decision to donate tens of millions of shekels to hospitals in Israel.
A day before 2027: First International Bank executes strategic organizational shift
The board of directors of the First International Bank has approved the merger of its technological subsidiary into the parent organization. The move is intended to streamline resources, strengthen digital innovation, and simplify the group's organizational structure.

Avi Levy invests millions in Lahav LR shares, increasing stake to 40.12%
The controlling shareholder of Lahav LR increased his stake to 40.12% after purchasing about 385,000 shares. What signal is he trying to send to the market?
Solrom management invests 1.1 million shekels in company shares
The controlling shareholder, the CEO of Solrom, and interested parties purchased shares on the stock exchange during August for approximately 1.1 million shekels, representing about 0.5% of the share capital.
Amos Luzon increases stake in three of his companies
Businessman Amos Luzon is strengthening his control over the public companies he owns by purchasing shares in Luzon Group, Luzon Ronson, and Luzon Ashrai. We analyze the details of these moves and the current market value of the companies.
Medinol founder Yehudit Richter: 'I know they say I'm a bitch'
Yehudit Richter built a medical device empire that won a $750 million settlement, broke the glass ceiling in a male-dominated world, and explains why she always wants more than her husband and partner.
Bank Discount to Provide 1.1 Billion Shekels in Financing to PowerGen
The bank will provide PowerGen, part of the Generation Capital group, with significant financing facilities for the construction of over 20 hybrid energy projects to be connected to the grid within two years.
Palo Alto beat forecasts and expects a strong year - it did not satisfy investors
Palo Alto published positive results and a strong forecast, but after a 96% jump in the stock since the beginning of the year, investors apparently expected more, and the stock lost almost 2% in after-hours trading.
The acrobatics of Amram Avraham: 31 million shekels of equity received a valuation of 370 million shekels
The valuation conducted by BDO boosted the quarterly results of the construction company Amram. The real estate company, which is traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, reported a threefold increase in profit to 165 million shekels.
Starting trouble: Maya Dynamics' vehicles are stuck and the stock continues its downward spiral
Maya Dynamics shares plunged by 26.5% following the publication of first-half 2026 reports. The company recorded a loss of nearly 11 million shekels, driven by a sharp decline in sales and production delays.
Conditions of the Competition Authority for approving the CAL deal are revealed
The Competition Authority has set strict conditions for approving the acquisition of CAL by the Union group and Harel. Parties are in negotiations, but disagreements over control and data access threaten the deal's completion.
Yossi Sagol's New Venture: Investing in Nuclear Energy
The prominent businessman is expanding his portfolio by joining as an anchor investor in a company developing small modular nuclear reactors in the US to power AI data centers, alongside other key figures from the Israeli economy.

The state cannot decide how much to disclose to investors, and the IAI IPO is in danger
A new deadlock in the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) IPO process could lead to the company ceasing to be a reporting corporation. If the confidentiality of sensitive security information is not resolved by December 1, the Securities Authority may struggle to approve a new bond issuance.
The owner of Channel 14 has acquired control of a billboard company
Ofarim Media, controlled by Yitzhak Mirilashvili, has acquired a 51% stake in the billboard advertising company Deal Tov. The deal is estimated at 40–60 million shekels.
$5 billion: The price tag set by Bazan for evacuation from Haifa Bay
The Bazan Group has valued the cost of its planned evacuation from Haifa Bay at over $5 billion. The company's management has submitted these figures to the head of the National Economic Council, Prof. Avi Simhon.
51% jump in half-year revenue: The Israeli company conquering the USA
With revenue of approximately 7.5 million shekels and accelerated expansion in the American market, the medical technology company concludes an exceptionally successful first half. These are the figures revealed in the reports.

Good for the economy: defense exports on the way to becoming a central source of funding
The deal with Greece may be the first step in a plan to increase Israeli defense exports. Company revenues, foreign currency inflow, and reducing the burden on the state budget are three reasons for optimism.

"Angel Bakery is the biggest in pitas, we are the biggest in rolls"
Asa Arbel, CEO of Berman Bakeries, speaks in a conversation with ynet about the return of sandwiches to school and the rise in sales, about 50 different types of bread ("once life was simple – white bread or black bread") and about the high price of non-regulated bread – and does not forget to compliment Eyal Shani.
Rami Levy and 14th Channel owners in dispute over millions: Vertical Field faces liquidation
Former employees have petitioned the court to liquidate the agro-tech company Vertical Field, controlled by the Mirilashvili family. Simultaneously, a legal battle is ongoing regarding a $1.5 million loan, with the debt now reaching approximately 7 million shekels.
A 41% jump in usage: Partner's surprising move revealed
Ahead of the International Awareness Day, the communications group reports exceptional usage data for a special service launched for hundreds of thousands of Israelis, in an intriguing technological collaboration that is creating a real change in the market.
To assist combatants: The surprising move by a major insurance company
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the insurance and finance company chose to give its agents hundreds of bottles of wine from the TERRA UMA association, produced by combatants dealing with PTSD as part of a unique rehabilitation program.
Giant Company Declared Bankrupt: Billions in Debt Following Termination of Recovery Process
The Commercial Court of Rio de Janeiro has ruled that the Mangius Group (Refit), a leading Brazilian oil refining and fuel distribution firm, will enter full bankruptcy proceedings after its judicial recovery process was terminated.
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...
Record-Breaking Results for Toto: Prize Payouts Reach Unprecedented Levels
Toto's financial reports for the second quarter of 2026 reveal record-breaking figures despite ongoing security challenges. The organization increased contributions to the state treasury, driven by significant growth in digital channels.
Israeli fashion chain sold to Electra: dozens of new branches on the way
Electra Consumer Products has completed the acquisition of 50% of Inter Fashion for 10 million shekels. The company, which holds the exclusive franchises in Israel for Calzedonia, Intimissimi, and Tezenis, is expected to end 2026 with a turnover of more than 40 million shekels. The plan: dozens of new stores by the end of 2029.
Trump's son also invested: Israeli XTEND reaches Wall Street at a valuation of $1.5 billion
The robotics company, which started as a gaming company and developed an operating system for drones and robotics in combat environments and dangerous missions, announced that it will begin trading on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker XTND. The move is being carried out through a reverse merger in a stock deal at a valuation of $1.5 billion. CEO Aviv Shapira: "Becoming a...
After 17 years: Victoria Beckham's fashion brand turns profitable for the first time
Victoria Beckham's fashion and cosmetics company has reported profitability for the first time. The company's revenue rose in 2025 by 15% to 129.8 million pounds.
Right after his departure from 'Game of Chefs': Moshik Roth's new job
The first Israeli chef to win Michelin stars has been chosen to lead the well-known agricultural brand 'David Moshe' from the Western Negev in a massive new campaign.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen blocks appointment of Noga CEO
Minister of Energy Eli Cohen has opposed the appointment of Gilad Bar-Adon as CEO of Noga. The minister argues that the candidate lacks the necessary expertise in the electricity sector.