Financial

Israel's flagship airline, El Al, is celebrating its 20th anniversary since its listing on the stock exchange by unveiling remarkable financial performance in the second quarter of 2023. The company's published reports reveal a substantial surge in profits and a strategic business roadmap geared towards fleet expansion and upgrading narrow-body aircraft

Israeli software company Monday has solidified its position as one of the standout success stories on Wall Street. The company's trajectory began with its 2021 IPO, where it stood out as one of the few to trade above its initial public offering (IPO) value. The momentum has persisted as Monday consistently exceeded forecasts, leading to rapid growth in the second quarter. The company's stock recently surged by 10%, pushing its market value to approximately $8.3 billion

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 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

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture has granted approval for the import of 28 million eggs from Ukraine, Spain, and Poland to avert any potential shortage during the upcoming holidays. Despite recent fluctuations in the exchange rate of the dollar and the euro, consumers will not face increased costs, as the imported egg prices will remain stable through vigilant monitoring

The Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel has chosen, for the second consecutive time, to keep the interest rate steady at 4.75%. This decision aligns with market expectations and comes amid a backdrop of dwindling inflation, which dropped to 3.3% in July, juxtaposed with concerning signs of an economic slowdown

The Bank of Israel has reported a staggering loss of over $2 billion in August, stemming from its management of Israel's foreign exchange reserves. The losses have raised concerns about the central bank's investment strategies, prompting questions about the stability of the nation's financial assets

Last week, a groundbreaking achievement marked the inauguration of Israel's largest floating solar project, situated atop water reservoirs in Kibbutz Ma'ayan Zvi near Zichron Ya'akov. This ambitious endeavor, spearheaded by the Carmel Coast Water Association, in collaboration with Tralight and Synergy, boasts a remarkable capacity of 31 megawatts. With a total estimated cost of approximately NIS 130 million, this initiative is poised to reshape the country's renewable energy landscape.

Intel, the leading chip giant and the largest employer in Israel's high-tech industry, has announced that it will not be providing holiday gifts to its employees this year in celebration of Rosh Hashanah. This move is part of Intel's ongoing efficiency plan, aimed at reducing expenses by $10 billion by 2025