Articles by August, 2023

Shufersal, a prominent player in the food retail sector, reported a remarkable 68% surge in operating profit for the second quarter of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. The figure stood at a staggering NIS 89 million. Despite this noteworthy profitability upswing, Yitzhak Abarkhan, the Chairman of Shufersal, has emphasized that the company is far from content. Sources indicate that the retail giant is embarking on another sweeping efficiency program, poised to significantly impact its financial landscape throughout 2024 and 2025

Teva will pay a fine of $225 million in cash over a span of five years. The fine will be distributed as follows: the company will pay $22.5 million annually from 2024 to 2027, and a larger sum of $135 million in 2028. In addition to the financial penalty, Teva has committed to several other actions: Discontinuation of Marketing: Teva will halt the marketing of a generic cholesterol-lowering drug, Pravastatin. Divestment of Drug: Teva will sell the rights to Pravastatin to another pharmaceutical company

In an ongoing standoff between the teachers' organization and representatives of the Ministries of Finance and Education, the prospects of a smooth start to the upcoming school year are looking increasingly uncertain. The parties are set to reconvene this Wednesday for another round of negotiations, following a meeting held last Sunday that failed to bridge the substantial gaps in their positions

Israir Airlines, a prominent player in the aviation and tourism sector, has reported impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The company's operating profit surged by 14% in comparison to the same quarter in 2022, marking a substantial uptick in profitability. The growth can be attributed to several key factors that have shaped the market landscape

In a surprising turn of events, cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz is reportedly considering the acquisition of Sentinel One, an established Israeli cybersecurity company, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This potential acquisition marks an unusual move in the tech industry, as startups typically do not acquire publicly traded companies. Sentinel One's shares experienced a 3.2% surge in Wall Street trading following the news

In a recent OECD report, Israel has claimed the unenviable top spot for the highest cost of living among member countries, with prices soaring 38% above the OECD average. Despite efforts to mitigate the impact through compensatory measures targeting specific voter groups, experts argue that the underlying issue of economic centralization remains largely unaddressed

Rafael, one of Israel's leading defense companies managed by Yoav Har-Even, has posted a profit of NIS 62 million in the second quarter of 2023. This starkly contrasts with the NIS 75 million loss registered during the same period in 2022. The company's financial success is attributed to a robust growth of 29% in revenues during Q2 2023, amounting to NIS 3.1 billion

Ashstrom Group, a prominent player in the construction and infrastructure sector with a market value of around NIS 5.5 billion, has released its financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2023. Despite a challenging business environment, the company demonstrated stability and growth across its diverse portfolio

In a strategic move that underscores the growing synergy between fintech and cybersecurity, Verifone, a prominent player in the fintech sector, has announced its collaboration with Check Point, a renowned Israeli cybersecurity company. The partnership centers around Verifone's cutting-edge monetization platform, CheckOut2, which Check Point has chosen to market and sell its extensive range of online courses and training modules focused on information security and cyber awareness to organizations worldwide

Israel's revenues from natural gas royalties witnessed a substantial surge during the first half of 2023, reaching over NIS 1 billion. This marks a remarkable 23% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. reports the Natural Resources Administration at the Ministry of Energy. A significant contributor to this impressive growth was the initiation of natural gas production from the Harish reservoir in October 2022. This addition not only led to a boost in gas production volumes by approximately 13%, with 12.32 billion cubic meters (BCM) produced in the first half of 2023...