Israel business

The curse of being Israel's most valuable company

Tower's share price has jumped nearly 900% in the past five years, but less than 24 hours after reaching the top, the world's chip stocks plummeted, and Tower's share price tumbled 10.79%

In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).
A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Evolving regional economic opportunities

David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses


Despite the complicated period, there is investor confidence in Israel

Although Israel has seen a period of instability, there are broad hopes that investors will remain and invest in the country's prominent high-tech sector.

Panel on the future of high-tech at the Maariv/Walla Economic Summit 2024. From left to right: Moderator Keren Uzan; Hadar Siterman Norris, Team8; Dr. Esther Luzzatto, The Luzzatto Group; Inbar Cohen, TECH19; Dr. Gal Aviv, Blender; Eyal Efrat, CIO, Bank Leumi.

Meet the Israeli startup working to merge crypto and mainstream finance as Bitcoin soars

Crypto enthusiasts, sometimes referred to as “HODLers,” are rejoicing in the industry’s recent achievements.

  A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2021.

Israeli ambassador to Panama: Israeli businesses should examine Panama's potential

Panama is interested in becoming a sustainable investment center and wants to increase cooperation with the State of Israel in technological and economic fields.

 A person holds a flag, after Panama's top court ruled unconstitutional a mining contract with Canadian miner First Quantum to operate a copper mine in the country, following weeks of protests against the deal, in Panama City, Panama, November 28, 2023.

Israel-Germany business ties are strong and growing – German minister

Several Israeli tech executives discussed the future of innovation and the ties between the two countries at ‘Joint Perspectives – A German-Israeli Summit’

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Moody's downgrades Israel credit rating to 'A2'

Israel's war with Hamas is not the only issue noted by the ratings agency, citing the looming threat at Israel's northern border.

Moody's corporate HQ

Climate innovation center teases a more developed Negev

The center's activities will stretch throughout the Negev and the Arava, from Kiryat Gat to Eilat and Sderot to the Dead Sea.

 DeserTech and Climate Innovation Center leaders gather in Beersheba

1948 Ventures: Bridging innovation and urgency in Israeli tech

After expediting his VC’s launch in order to support Israel during the war, the founder has urged other US VCs to continue investing in Israel’s tech ecosystem.

 1948 Ventures founder meets with President Herzog on October 18th

93% of Israeli business leaders fear missing out on AI advancements

Additionally, only 41% of Israeli business leaders express complete confidence in the accuracy of their data.

 Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken March 31, 2023

S&P raises Israel Aerospace Industries’ international credit rating to A-

S&P Global Ratings Maalot Ltd: "The company's rate of output remains almost unaffected by the current fighting and call-up of reservists."

The S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City

2023’s transaction value marks 10-year low, and the war makes it worse

Even before the security crisis in October, the first three quarters of 2023 showed a 60% decrease in volume and a 21% decrease in the number of transactions.

 Illustrative image of credit cards.