Business

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair, becomes chairman emeritus

Howard Buffett will chair the $1 trillion conglomerate as his father remains on its board in an advisory role.

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett walks through the exhibit hall as shareholders gather to hear from the billionaire investor at Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, US, May 4, 2019; illustrative.
A businessman is seen working alongside a team of robots in this illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Is AI the end, or the means to the end? - opinion

AI English-learning startup Loora founders CEO Roy Mor and CTO Yonti Levin.

Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora raises $22m. in Series B

Coca Cola cans.

Not ending at NIS 18m.: Additional fine for Central Bottling Company


Israeli startup uses advanced AI for new communication alternative for verbally-challenged people

BarVox has also begun research with the University of Haifa to evaluate the effect of its application on the social-emotional well-being of verbally impaired users.

An illustrative image of the Israeli flag covered in computer pieces and the words "Artificial Intelligence."

Handing over: Rosh Pina Mall sold for approximately NIS 50m.

Ashtrom Properties sells Rosh Pina Mall for NIS 48.5m to GT Real-Estate, signaling the southern developer's northern expansion to Hatzor Haglilit.

Rosh Pina Mall.

Wine Talk: Quality, accessibility, and value

Head winemaker Yiftach Peretz is guiding historic Carmel Winery into a new era from its NIS 160 million Alon Tavor facility, with a focus on quality, accessibility and value.

A PRECIOUS old vine: Carignan vineyard in Mazkeret Batya, on the coastal plain.

Israelis stayed home, hotel profits soared

The domestic hospitality sector turned early-year losses into a major Q2 financial recovery, driven by local tourism and overseas expansion.

"The company expects the strong operational momentum across the chain to continue into the third quarter, which is traditionally the best quarter of the year." Isrotel

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.

The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.

Israel's new philanthropists are not writing checks, but managing capital - interview

A new generation of entrepreneurs is changing everything we thought we knew about philanthropy. Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet, explains how the world of philanthropy is changing.

Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet.

Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones

The interceptor has a top "burst" speed of 340 kph, a 160 kph cruise speed, a range of 15 kilometers, 28 minutes of operational endurance, and "hundreds" of confirmed interceptions.

Powerus-developed Guardian interceptor.

Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer

National customs systems, unfinished legal rules and incompatible payment networks still obstruct routine trade across the continent.

Profile of Hissan Siita Sofo the president of the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation at a signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding with the Sudanese community in Accra, Ghana, on April 15 2026.

The world's deepest pocket is heading to Anfield: Why is Bezos buying Liverpool?

Amazon's founder is set to buy 30% of Liverpool for $1B. As fans demand transparency, questions remain on whether his deal will truly upgrade the club.

Focusing on new ventures and seeking investment opportunities. Bezos.

Anthropic nears $6 billion deal for Israeli AI startup Decart, creating new billionaires

Decart's shareholders believe they can produce a higher return from shares of a company like Anthropic, which is planning to launch the largest IPO in history, at a company valuation of $2 trillion.

The founders of Decart, Dean Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev