Economy

Food chain reports reveal temporary weakness in the second quarter of 2026, with Shufersal and Victory recording sharp declines, yet experts point to stocks that may soar in the near future.

The Israel Farmers Federation has urgently appealed to the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, and Energy following disruptions in agricultural water supply. Hundreds of farms nearing harvest are at risk.

The transport app "Better Rail," operated on a volunteer and non-profit basis, has received a sharp warning letter from Israel Railways alleging intellectual property infringement. The developers are not backing down: "Public information belongs to the public."

The company's board of directors is expected to approve the new compensation policy for the controlling shareholder in October. What will his monthly salary be, how many bonuses is he expected to receive, and how is this related to the company's success?

Construction and real estate group Best reported a 182% jump in Q2 2026 net profit to 34.7 million shekels. The company's order backlog expanded to 6.2 billion shekels.

Ernst & Young is investing $100 million in rewards for employees who demonstrate adaptability, innovation, and critical thinking. The program aims to balance AI integration by fostering essential human traits.

Ashtrom has agreed to sell the Rosh Pinna Mall to GT Real Estate for 48.5 million shekels. The new owner aims to boost the property's annual net operating income from 3 million to 5 million shekels.

After a massive rally and significant capital inflows, investors betting on the defense industry have suffered a painful blow. We analyze the reasons behind the rapid collapse and the potential impact of future IPOs from industry giants.

The severe disruptions at Israel's main entry and exit gate lead to a demand for deep structural change: these are the steps that will introduce private competition and prevent the workers' committee from holding an entire country hostage.

The major defense company has signed contracts totaling approximately $270 million to be fulfilled over six years. This order adds to a massive backlog that secures the company's revenue for years to come.

A major gas station chain in Israel is launching a surprising promotion ahead of the holidays, offering a beloved product for just one shekel in an attempt to compete for the Israeli consumer's wallet on the way to vacation.

It carries groceries, hauls items, and wanders between apartments, but no one really knows how it got there. Behind the jokes online lies a simple truth: supermarket carts have become an unofficial part of residential buildings in Israel, but this "tradition" costs retail chains millions of shekels a year. So how many carts disappear, who pays for it, and what are the chains doing to get them...

An in-depth audit at Cohen Properties revealed that controlling shareholder Mike Cohen withdrew more funds than previously reported. Cohen is stepping down as CEO but will remain on the board. Despite the need to restate past financial reports, the company is taking active steps to stabilize its liquidity and recover the funds.

Lime is expanding its operations and will deploy about 500 electric bicycles and scooters in the capital of the Negev, in cooperation with the municipality and the municipal company "Yaadim". Mayor Danilovich: "A new chapter in urban transport"

The foreign exchange market shows a mixed trend as investors await the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision. Bank Hapoalim analysts warn that the window of opportunity for a rate cut may soon close.

Ultra-fast fashion giant SHEIN opened its first trading day on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a 10% drop, which later recovered to 2.5%. The company raised $1.7 billion at a valuation of $26.5 billion.

Fattal Holdings is merging its ROOMS workspaces with SwitchUp. Following the deal, valued at 1.4 billion NIS, the Phoenix insurance group will hold a 20% stake in the combined entity.

The day of returning to morning sandwiches is a holiday - or a day of mourning, depending on who you ask - but both will likely be happy to discover that there are new ways to diversify the ten o'clock meal, especially in the spreads category. These are the new products that caught our eye and are perfect for September 1st.

Three years after the disaster, Nova survivors describe a series of humiliations in medical committees and inconceivable bureaucratic demands to receive the disability percentages they are entitled to.

The company increased its share of apartment sales in the second quarter, and revenues rose, mainly due to revenue recognition from the Sde Dov project. However, the company recorded a loss of 13 million shekels compared to a profit last year. Eli Avisror: "There are challenges, but we sold 205 apartments."

The brand is opening its tenth branch in the country with an investment of about half a million shekels and is introducing its new holiday collection for the first time at a leading mall in the Shephelah region with attractive prices.

The Tishrei holidays are just around the corner, and the National Insurance Institute is advancing payment dates for hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Here are all the details regarding deposit dates to bank accounts, eligibility, and benefit amounts as of 2026.

Ronit Ashed Levi, CEO of Africa Israel Residences, identified the three main barriers to lowering housing costs in Israel: taxation, bureaucracy, and uncertainty.

The IT and integration group Malam Team announces the acquisition of one of the veteran software and information security companies in the country, which will become a subsidiary and strengthen the group's cyber arm.

After over a decade in senior management roles in retail and consumer goods, the person previously chosen as Israel's Marketer of the Year joins the sports giant to lead its marketing strategy.

One of the largest deals in the US market is underway: a leading international broker is acquiring a giant agency with over 10,000 employees. Here is how the industry's activity will be affected in the coming years.

The real estate company continues to maintain its pace regarding sales to the free market - a pace of 225 housing units in half a year, identical to last year's pace, but sales under the 'Discounted Apartment' framework plummeted from 552 apartments last year to 82 this year. How many apartments did it sell in the quarter and what is its forecast for the future?

A special price check on popular fish varieties ahead of the holidays reveals differences of tens of shekels per kilogram between major retail chains. Where is it most cost-effective to shop?

The company most identified with Bitcoin acquisitions is returning to the market with another purchase of thousands of coins. How much did it spend and what might this move say about its strategy in the current period?

Two American aviation giants, Delta and United, are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in the coming days, increasing flight supply on one of the country's most popular routes. Israir is also expected to join El Al and Arkia. Analysis suggests that increased competition will not necessarily lead to an immediate price drop given the current instability.

A request to approve a class action against the chain claims that payment in the complexes is made in "Babylon coins," which makes it difficult for consumers, especially minors, to understand the cost of each game, and that some machines simulate gambling. Babylon Park: "Categorically rejects the claims."

The Binyan complex, a major development project in central Jerusalem, is being offered for sale with a starting price of 420 million shekels. The 10-dunam site is zoned for residential towers and hotels.

Despite market headwinds, the company marketed apartments at an average price of 6.7 million shekels. In Sde Dov, 65 units were sold, including 46 formal sales contracts. The company reported a recovery in July-August following a slowdown in the second quarter.

The strengthening of the shekel has negatively impacted the results of Israeli hotel chains operating abroad, yet companies maintain that this effect is temporary and will not halt their international expansion strategy.

The Arieli Group has reached a framework agreement with Phoenix Investment House to settle debts, ensuring it retains control of Elron. The lender had previously demanded repayment due to a decline in the value of the pledged shares.

The chief economist of OpenAI claims that artificial intelligence will not necessarily eliminate jobs, but may actually make caregiving professions more in-demand and valued than ever before.

As part of the new promotion, you can purchase an efficient and compact device for the bedroom or living room at an especially low price, alongside the option for a more powerful model for a difference of only a few dozen shekels.

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%.

Trading in the US closed in a negative trend led by the Dow Jones, as the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil crossed a critical threshold and US bond yields climbed to their highest level in months.

The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of systematically overcharging advertisers. The regulator claims that auction manipulation generated $20 billion in illicit gains.