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A new Julius Baer and EY report reveals that only 2.3% of ultra-wealthy families are fully prepared to sell or transfer their business, hindered mostly by emotional ties and family disagreements.

Semiconductor stocks suffered a historic crash with the SOX index plunging 16% from its peak, wiping out USD 2 trillion in market value amid rising financing costs and inflation fears.

Doral has entered the Tel Aviv 35 Index following rapid expansion, despite a 17.2% stock drop in six months. The renewable energy firm continues global projects, data center ventures, and expects revenues to jump at least 43% by 2027.

The S&P 500 bull market marks its fourth anniversary with a 118% gain, driven by corporate earnings and tech investments. While historical data suggests further growth, analysts warn of risks from rising bond yields and high valuations.

Tel Aviv indices dropped sharply amid global sell-offs and Hormuz tensions. TA-35 fell 2.44% to 4,096.45 points, while Next Vision and Priortech led market decliners.

The S&P 500 has reached record concentration levels, with Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft accounting for over 21% of the index, fueled by massive buybacks and new product launches.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed mixed as the TA-35 index rose 0.13% to 4,223.74 points while the TA-125 index dipped 0.21%. Elbit Systems led gainers.

Local hedge funds saw third-quarter yields erode, erasing their earlier advantage over stock and bond indices. Equity funds averaged a 9% return over nine months, trailing the TA-125 index.

As Wall Street approaches October—a month historically tied to major market crashes—analysts warn that rising bond yields and underlying stock market weaknesses could test investor resilience.

While major Wall Street indices hover near record highs driven by AI tech giants, beneath the surface over 40% of S&P 500 stocks sit in bear markets amid soaring US treasury yields.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange indices closed lower on Monday, led by a 0.49% drop in the TA-35 index. Markets reacted to global pressures and Donald Trump rejecting an Iranian proposal.

Natural diamond prices have plummeted by over 50% in five years, hitting historic lows due to post-pandemic oversupply and competition from lab-grown diamonds.

Wall Street enters the fourth quarter facing potential Fed rate hikes, but historical statistics show Q4 is traditionally the strongest period for the S&P 500 index.

FTSE semi-annual index update brings five new Israeli stocks into focus, highlighting market anticipation, ETF rebalancing effects, and trading strategies.

A review of US-exposed mutual funds in Israel reveals that over three years, almost none beat the S&P 500, echoing global data showing high active fund underperformance.