Investment

Yitzhak Tshuva’s Ithaca Energy invests $860 million in Canadian oil drilling

North Sea-focused Ithaca purchases producing oil assets in Canada for $860m. Deal involves 103 million barrels at an average price of $8 per barrel.

Offshore gas and oil drilling rig.
Former BND (Federal Intelligence Service) President August Hanning arrives for the Bundestag hearing on December 4, 2008 in Berlin, Germany.

Former German spy chief detained on suspicion of espionage and treason, Bild reports

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Your Investments: Sticking to a carefully constructed plan in volatile markets

“For many diaspora Jews, an apartment in Israel has become both an investment and a source of security and belonging.”

Your Taxes: Technological versus marketing income


A wild day in crypto: Bitcoin surges as market forces take over

Following weeks of stagnation and weakness, the crypto market rallied sharply, driven by US Treasury bond relief, regulatory tailwinds, and massive short-position liquidations.

Ethereum Is the Biggest Gainer.

Ted Cruz hails $3.2 billion in Israeli investment, 4,200 jobs created in Texas

"Now that investment is expanding into AI, cyber, defense, water, and agriculture," said Cruz. "Texas gets the jobs, the capital, and the technology. That’s a partnership worth growing."

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference on October 31, 2025.

75 Years of Investing in Israel: Launching Israel Bonds

David Ben-Gurion presented the transformative vision of Israel Bonds to American Jewish leaders in September 1950.

David Ben-Gurion welcomes Bonds leadership to Israel.

Prominent Israeli businessman, philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Harlap dies at 82

Harlap was one of the most prominent and influential business figures in Israel as chairman of Colmobil, an importer of Mercedes, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Jaecoo, Omoda, and ORA.

sraeli entrepreneur Shmuel Harlap at a conference of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, held in Tel Aviv on March 28, 2019.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen takes on new role at Japanese investment firm

Even before Cohen joined SoftBank, it had made a number of investments in Israel - some of them successful - including in Lemonade and eToro.

Yossi Cohen.

Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market

Tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.3 million as trading volume soared to billions, as crypto platforms race to disrupt Wall Street's old infrastructure.

Blockchain.

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion

While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.

An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process

Whether it’s studying, our legal system, trying to perfect character traits or having a secure financial future, don’t get frustrated if you hit some bumps in the road.

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OurCrowd appoints Cali Chill as CEO after year as acting chief

Seven-year company veteran formally takes helm after founder Jon Medved stepped back from day-to-day management last year.

New OurCrowd CEO Cali Chill.

Your Taxes: How Israel taxes SAFE investments in hi-tech startups

Israel’s tax rules can keep SAFE investment discounts untaxed, but startups and investors must meet strict conditions on equity, discounts, transfers and share sales.

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