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Researchers from Stanford University have designed and created from scratch viruses that attack resistant bacteria, proving that artificial intelligence tools are already capable of writing functional genetic code. The breakthrough presents immense medical promise, but also comes with fears of a biological arms race.

After years of government and local programs, youth violence continues to move between the digital and physical space. The state has long tried to offer various solutions, but these have revealed significant implementation gaps. The "Monitor" section of Globes and the Center for Citizen Empowerment tracks the government's handling of violence among children and youth.

A stormy day in the Israeli energy market: NewMed is launching the first gas survey in Israel in years and returning to search for oil under Leviathan; quarterly profit jumped to $117 million. Expansion of production capacity boosted Tamar Petroleum's revenues to $87 million in the second quarter. Econergy secured huge financing of 229 million euros for the construction of a solar and storage...

The reasons for the weakness of the Israeli market in recent months, what might be the turning point, and why it is possible that the dollar's low is still ahead? Avner Hadad, CEO of Phoenix Investment House and co-CEO of KSM Mutual Funds, addresses the big questions of the capital market in a letter to investors.

The digital intelligence company reported a 16% growth in revenue for the second quarter, but failed to beat market expectations and lowered its forecasts for the future. At the same time, it announced a change of CEOs. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, the 'buy' recommendation for the stock is being maintained.

The "Rouge" restaurant at the Praz Hotel on the Golan Heights, which is open to the general public, offers an original interpretation of Galilee classics without losing its soul.

Four years after writing off an investment of more than $400 million, Bill Ackman is returning to Netflix, convinced that the company has won the streaming war. He believes the company's current valuation reflects a significant discount.

Bank Jerusalem has denied recent rumors, stating that no evidence of abnormal activity was found. Against this backdrop, we examined whether large-scale embezzlement remains possible today, given the tightened control mechanisms implemented after the 2002 Eti Alon and Trade Bank affair, in which 250 million shekels were stolen.

The water level of the Rhine River has dropped to a historic low, forcing cargo ships to reduce loads or suspend operations. As 80% of Germany's inland water traffic relies on the river, the disruption is increasing transport costs and fuel prices in Germany and Switzerland, with concerns growing that the shipping route could be severed entirely.

LTX, a company born from the planned split of Lightricks, is launching a new video model for training robots. In an interview with Globes, CEO Dr. Zeev Farbman explains the activity and who it will help: "We want to build the expensive part, so that startups in the field have a base to work with."

More than 20,000 km of new pipelines are under discussion against the backdrop of the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Countries in the Persian Gulf and Africa have discovered the potential, which is already yielding profits: "Demand is not expected to fade."

A five-year record in new apartment sales in Tel Aviv propelled the city to the top of the transaction table in the first half of 2026, while Jerusalem led in second-hand apartment sales. Despite the local surge, CBS data indicates a real estate market that continues to stagnate and an exceptionally high supply of new apartments.

The AI company Midjourney, which has become a profitable empire without external investors, reveals a revolutionary prototype for ultrasound body scanning. Will this move into the medical world succeed in changing the rules of the game?

The Israel Land Authority (ILA) has submitted a court update regarding soil contamination tests in the Sde Dov quarter ahead of a land distribution lottery, which has already been postponed. While the judge deemed the delay "negligible" compared to the risk of discovering significant contamination gaps, the lack of data means the lottery will be postponed once again.

World press headlines: The CIA casts doubt on Israeli intelligence regarding the assassination attempt on Trump, the Houthis are risking everything for Iran and risking a ground war with Saudi Arabia, and the Iranians learned from Ukraine how to take down fighter jets using a swarm of drones. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the world media about Israel.

Revenues in the malls held by Melisron rose by approximately 11% in the second quarter of 2026, following a 5% decline in the previous quarter due to the impact of Operation "Lion's Roar." Since the start of marketing in May, the company has sold 56 apartments in the PARK 51 project in Herzliya.

The investment bank gave Leumi a 'buy' recommendation and expects a 24% upside for the stock compared to its closing price yesterday. 'Revenue momentum has improved, the bank's efficiency has reached new record levels, and credit growth has already reached management's targets for the current year,' the economists wrote.

Despite modest investments in artificial intelligence and a policy of avoiding mass layoffs, Apple has reached a record market valuation of $5 trillion. Analysts attribute this success to the company's conservative approach and efficient business model.

Here is a topic you probably didn't think about when you wrote your will: who will get your mobile phone, where all your WhatsApp chats, videos, photos, emails, and more are stored. So why is it actually important to include in your will an instruction regarding the use of phone content by heirs?

There is quite a bit of synergy between the two companies that makes the potential acquisition deal a logical step: while Anthropic holds the largest market share in the field of code generators, Decart's models, which are capable of making decisions, planning tasks, analyzing the environment, and understanding language, could help Anthropic enter worlds where it is less dominant. And this is not...

The number of credit cards issued by Isracard has crossed the quarter-million mark, a jump of 200,000 new non-bank credit cards in just four months. The high recruitment rate for the Fly Card club supports the company's forecast of adding 1.2 to 1.6 billion shekels to pre-tax profit over the agreement's duration.

The bank recorded an 8% profit growth compared to the same quarter last year. Excluding the special bank tax, net profit would have risen by 4% to 1.3 billion shekels. The board of directors approved a dividend distribution of 40% of second-quarter profits.

Trading on the local stock exchange will open today against the backdrop of positive sentiment in technology stocks. Dual-listed stocks will open with a positive gap, led by the chip sector. The $30 trillion time bomb: why the surge in US bond yields threatens stock investors? Inflation has moderated, but why doesn't this mean the Fed has had the final word? Is SpaceX a space giant or an AI...

The purchase of shares at the low provided CEO Nikesh Arora with a net profit of about 16 million dollars in six months. With revenues of over 3 billion dollars, entry into the TA-35 and TA-125 indices, and a valuation approaching a trillion shekels, the cyber company continues to break records.

Globes presents the first update on the state of global markets. Global optimism led by AI and a strong earnings season. Rally in Asia: South Korea's KOSPI jumps 4.1% into bull market territory. Positive arbitrage in Tel Aviv led by chip stocks. Too good to last? Why Wall Street fears peak earnings in the S&P 500

The developer of the Claude AI models is in talks to acquire the Israeli company Decart, founded by Unit 8200 alumni. If completed, the deal would be one of the largest exits in Israeli high-tech history. Earlier reports suggesting Elon Musk's interest in the company were denied by the billionaire.

Kardan Real Estate CEO Amos Dabush believes that rising construction costs, the drying up of the land market, and a lack of government management could damage the real estate sector for years. According to him, many companies will be forced to join partners to survive.

Yad2 data shows that in the Beit HaKerem neighborhood of Jerusalem and Sarona in Tel Aviv, rental prices have risen by double-digit rates over the past year, significantly exceeding the national average of 4.4%. The increase for three-room apartments has been sharper than for four-room units, while some Tel Aviv neighborhoods have actually seen price declines.

In recent years, the Netivei Israel company has deployed about 170 adaptive traffic lights based on artificial intelligence in an attempt to analyze demand and adapt in real time to the situation on the ground. Globes reveals the efficiency data of those traffic lights.

Greg Gelfenboym earned a bachelor's degree in economics and accounting at 13 and discovered the effect of compound interest there for the first time: "I saw how with a simple calculation it is possible to accumulate significant capital in a reasonable time." After his army service, he opened a portfolio: "I started with the TA Real Estate index and today I am in the S&P 500."

The US is significantly accelerating the production of air defense interceptors. The UAE presents a 'DIY' style drone. Korea has granted a local corporation a contract for the mass production of unmanned robots. And the fund that will invest millions in Israeli defense-tech companies.

Luxury flights to New York and Las Vegas, direct payments of tens of thousands of shekels, and aggressive competition for every borrower: non-bank financial institutions are luring mortgage consultants with generous incentives. The result: clients are pushed into expensive loans, sometimes with double the interest rate. The industry admits: 'This creates a conflict of interest.'

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against the four HMOs, alleging improper preference for large families. The court determined that there is a reasonable chance the lawsuit will be decided in favor of the group members. The HMOs may be required to cancel the discounted family rate.

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.

After Discount and Hapoalim banks announced they would stop money transfers to Palestinian banks due to fears of links to terrorism, the move is expanding to banks in neighboring countries. Foreign currency trading will continue, which may hinder oversight.

Aero Sentinel is shifting to mass production after an Iranian missile destroyed its factory, forcing a relocation to Tel Aviv. The goal is to replace Chinese products within the IDF. The company's VP calls it a "strategic necessity."

In recent years, more and more Israelis prefer to spend their leisure time and shop near home instead of traveling to Tel Aviv — both because the offerings are no longer unique or interesting enough, and because of the traffic chaos. If the municipality does not wake up, the day is not far off when the 'city that never stops' will take a long break.

The secret database of the Liechtenstein Registry of Companies and Foundations has been hacked. Approximately 31,000 records linking individuals to business activities were stolen. The leak raises significant concerns regarding the exposure of wealthy families across Europe and Russia.

Greek aviation authorities have limited the number of flights permitted to traverse their airspace en route to Europe. Passengers departing from Ben Gurion Airport are advised to verify their flight schedules with their respective airlines.

The reform promoted by the Tax Authority is intended to fight fictitious invoices by collecting VAT in real-time, instead of the periodic reporting practiced today. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants warns of damage to the cash flow of small businesses and the passing of costs onto consumers. At the same time, the question arises as to how input VAT offsetting will be carried out and...