- No Surprises: Bank of Israel Keeps Interest Rate at 4.5%
The central bank has decided to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, in line with analyst expectations and against the backdrop of rising consumer prices, which have pushed inflation beyond the upper limit of the target range
24/02/2025 Interview
"Ceva’s Anchor is Wireless, But the Future is Edge AI"Ceva’s stock surged following strong earnings, reporting revenue growth above analyst expectations. Market expectations are high, with EPS projected to rise from $0.53 this year to $0.91 in 2026. CEO Amir Panush and CFO Yaniv Arieli explain where growth will come from: “Edge AI is our fastest-growing segment.”
23/02/2025- How Much Are Nova Employees Earning?
The surge in the Israeli semiconductor measurement company's stock has generated $72 million in paper gains for employees, while Israeli institutional investors hold $1.7 billion worth of shares. Meanwhile, the company continues its strong growth trajectory, reporting record revenue of $195 million in the latest quarter.
21/02/2025 - Just Before the Drop: Barak Eilam Sold NICE Shares Worth Millions
Shares worth $2.38 million were sold just two days before the release of disappointing earnings that revealed a sharp slowdown in growth and a bleak 2025 outlook.
21/02/2025 - Azrieli’s Stock is Plunging, Here’s why
Azrieli’s Norwegian server farm subsidiary reported that it has not received regulatory approval to build a 120MW data center for one of the world's leading tech giants. As a result, the company is now exploring alternative land options—but with no binding agreement in place, investors fear the deal could slip away. Azrieli’s stock is down 8%.
20/02/2025 Interview
Keystone Wants to Unlock Value—Here’s HowAfter accumulating significant assets over the past five years—from Egged to private power stations—the managers of Keystone Infrastructure Fund have concluded that the company is entering a new business phase. This next step involves unlocking value from its portfolio, with a target of doubling its equity by 2030.
20/02/2025- One of the biggest Nike franchisees is Israeli, here's how the relationship works
Retailors jumped following Nike’s surge on Wall Street; as a key Nike franchisee, Retailors benefits from Nike’s success but also feels the impact of its weaknesses. After a tough year, Nike is under new leadership aiming to get the company back on track. Meanwhile, Retailors continues to strengthen its partnership with Nike, including an expansion into France
20/02/2025 Interview
"The More Complex Chip Manufacturing Becomes, the More Nova Benefits"Nova CFO Guy Kizner discusses the company’s new chip production initiatives, its expansion into advanced packaging, and addresses concerns about a potential slowdown in the semiconductor market: "Nobody knows what the next technological revolution will be, but if you believe it will be tech-driven, that means it will be powered by chips.
19/02/2025- Gilat CEO: "Defense Revenues Will Double Within Four Years"
Gilat is expanding its defense sector with a dedicated division expected to accelerate growth. The company’s defense revenues grew fivefold in 2024: "This sector is becoming a major growth engine for us," says CEO Adi Zfadia. He also addressed the performance of Stellar Blu, stating that "they met fourth-quarter expectations." Stock Hikes.
18/02/2025 - Israel's Economy Grew 1% Last Year—Double the Forecasts, So Why the Lack of Excitement?
The final quarter of 2024 showed strong economic data as the economy began recovering, improving the overall numbers for a year marked by war. So why is there little enthusiasm, and why are people still frustrated with the economic situation?
18/02/2025