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Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL), now known as ACL, has witnessed a tumultuous second quarter in 2023, grappling with plunging profits and a sharp decline in product prices. However, recent indicators of price stabilization and increased demand suggest a potential turnaround for the fertilizer and minerals producer. Since the commencement of the third quarter, ACL's stock has surged by 16%, hinting at a potential upswing in the company's financial results for Q3. This comes as a relief after the company faced a severe blow in Q2, when a precipitous fall in fertilizer prices and reduced...

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

Allenby Street, one of the bustling thoroughfares in Tel Aviv, has been shut down to vehicular traffic for an anticipated four and a half years, commencing this Friday morning. The closure is a pivotal step in the ongoing development of the purple line of the city's light rail system, with the long-term vision of transforming this segment into a pedestrian-friendly zone. However, the move has sparked frustration and apprehension among local residents and business owners who are apprehensive about the potential impact on their livelihoods

Recent revelations have sparked controversy over allegations that Pakistan's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FIA) and various police units have been using mobile phone hacking equipment from Israeli company Cellebrite for surveillance purposes. This development is particularly noteworthy given the absence of official diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Israel, which has led to the Pakistani passport bearing a notable exception to entry into Israel

The cost of managing current accounts and holding credit cards saw a noticeable uptick in 2022, with the average expense per current account reaching NIS 26.9 per month, marking a NIS 2.3 per month surge from the previous year. This data comes from a recent periodic report that scrutinized the fees incurred by households and small businesses, issued under the oversight of the local banks

The Ministry of Education in Israel is grappling with a dire shortage of qualified teachers as the upcoming school year approaches. The situation, termed a "quality shortage" by officials, reveals a significant gap in professional educators, particularly in science, mathematics, and language subjects. Despite official reports highlighting a shortage of 2,800 teachers, the true deficit exceeds 30,000 teachers who possess appropriate training. This scarcity is set to disrupt schools, leading to class cancellations and overcrowded classrooms

Partner, a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, showcased its ability to adapt and excel amidst challenging market dynamics, as it reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The company's strategic shift towards premium products and a reduction in debt emerged as key drivers behind its successful performance

Despite a slew of negative economic indicators, the unemployment rate in Israel has managed to maintain its favorable position, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The unemployment rate dropped even further in July, reaching an impressive 3.4%, a slight decline from June's rate of 3.5%. This equates to 155.5 thousand unemployed individuals, compared to 158.1 thousand the previous month

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

In a recent report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Thursday, the number of job vacancies in the economy for July totaled approximately 116,948. This figure marked a slight decline from June, which had recorded about 122,228 vacancies. The vacancy rate continued its downward trend, currently standing at 3.7%