The acquisition, the first by Wiz, is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport: Acquiring Rafft will assist in our efforts to promote secured development in the cloud.
Israel Financial News
Treasury sees state revenue shortfall increasing – Loans for Stock in Israel
Finance Ministry officials told the Knesset Finance Committee that tax revenues were falling even before the outbreak of war.
Short sellers knew about Hamas attack, study alleges – Loans for Stock in Israel
Two researchers from New York University and Columbia Law School found a sharp rise in short sales of Israeli stocks in the weeks before October 7.
Office rents in Israel stay firm – for now – Loans for Stock in Israel
Despite excess supply and falling demand, property owners are reluctant to lower prices.
Israel’s prince of public diplomacy – Loans for Stock in Israel
There is much more to Eylon Levy than his raised eyebrows, which he famously raised last month to swat aside a ridiculous question from Sky News.
SolarEdge to be relegated from S&P 500 – Loans for Stock in Israel
This is the latest blow to the solar energy technology company’s stock, after a profit warning for the third quarter and weak guidance for the fourth.
What is the budget dispute about? – Loans for Stock in Israel
What are “coalition funds”? Are the numbers big or small? Are haredi teachers underpaid? “Globes” provides some answers.
Israel reluctant to fund hypersonic missile interceptor – Loans for Stock in Israel
Rafael has unveiled Sky Sonic to tackle Iranian hypersonic missiles, but the Ministry of Defense does not see this as a realistic threat.
Ra’anana, Kfar Sava may miss out on Metro – Loans for Stock in Israel
Local objections to the project are liable to cause delay in construction of the northern section, and possibly outright cancellation.
Mortgage market shows signs of revival – Loans for Stock in Israel
The banks see mortgage lending totaling NIS 5-5.5 billion this month and next, assuming that the war does not escalate.
Discount Investment in talks to sell Cellcom – Loans for Stock in Israel
Discount Investment holds a 36% controlling stake in the Israeli telecom company.
Gov’t only partly cuts coalition funds in revised 2023 budget – Loans for Stock in Israel
Benny Gantz and the other National Unity minsters voted against the new budget, which includes an additional NIS 30 billion to cover war related expenditure.
BoI keeps rate unchanged, again cuts growth forecast – Loans for Stock in Israel
The Bank of Israel said that monetary policy could focus more on supporting economic activity if the markets remain stable and inflation continues to moderate.
Gantz won’t leave the government over budget dispute – Loans for Stock in Israel
Benny Gantz’s National Unity party will try to fight against the coalition funds still in the budget in the Knesset by persuading Likud rebels to oppose it.
Coalition funds cut 70%? Depends how you look at it – Loans for Stock in Israel
In response to Benny Gantz’s threat to vote against the revised 2023 budget, Benjamin Netanyahu claims that the dispute is over just 1% of the budget total.
Housing deals plunge in Tel Aviv since start of war – Loans for Stock in Israel
More homes have been sold in Beersheva than in Tel Aviv since October 7th but the decline is not because of the war.
Second round of hostage, prisoner swap completed – Loans for Stock in Israel
Israel received 26 hostages from Hamas over Friday and Saturday as well as 15 foreign workers.
Chief economist: War will cut GDP by 1.4% in 2023 – Loans for Stock in Israel
Economic growth in Israel for 2023 is now forecast at 2%, which, given the growth in the population, amounts to stagnation.
Qatar: 13 hostages to be released initially – Loans for Stock in Israel
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a ceasefire in Gaza will come into effect 7 am Friday, and the first hostage release will be at 4 pm.
Egypt plays second fiddle to Qatar on Hamas mediation – Loans for Stock in Israel
“Globes” examines why Egypt is taking a back seat in Israel-Hamas talks and its determination not to accept Gazan refugees.
Silicon Valley investor Sam Lessin: Ban TikTok – Loans for Stock in Israel
The outspoken former Facebook VP tells “Globes” that TikTok not only threatens Israel but also the US and slams Elon Musk for his antisemitism.
Hostage release delayed – Loans for Stock in Israel
National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi said that the start of the release of Israeli hostages would not begin before Friday.
“The ceasefire will allow Hamas to reorganize” – Loans for Stock in Israel
Former National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat says the government has an enormous commitment to release every hostage possible, while understanding the risks of a pause in fighting.
Smith+Nephew buying CartiHeal for up to $330m – Loans for Stock in Israel
A previous deal with US company Bioventus fell through. Israeli company CartiHeal has developed an implant for treating cartilage and joint surface lesions in the knee.
Israel’s cabinet set to approve hostage release deal – Loans for Stock in Israel
About 50 hostages held in Gaza, women and children, will be exchanged for about 150 security prisoners, mainly women.
Shekel gains to near NIS 3.70/$ threshold – Loans for Stock in Israel
Despite the war, the shekel is trading at levels not seen since early August, due to a combination of domestic and global factors.
Nvidia’s Israeli supercomputer operational ahead of schedule – Loans for Stock in Israel
Although it was only due to become operational at the end of the year, the first stage of Israel-1 went into initial use today.
War pushes Tel Aviv rents down sharply – Loans for Stock in Israel
A few months ago, new apartments for rent on the market were snapped up, but real estate brokers now report that landlords must cut rents.
Netanyahu, Smotrich offer Amir Yaron second term as BoI Governor – Loans for Stock in Israel
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich’s aids say that the extension of Prof. Yaron Amir’s tenure is designed to calm the markets and provide stability for the economy.
Israel thwarts Hamas on the financial battlefield – Loans for Stock in Israel
Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority head Ilit Ostrovitch Levi tells “Globes” that to defeat terrorist organizations, their economic oxygen must be cut off.
Bank Hapoalim sees home price fall accelerating – Loans for Stock in Israel
The bank has raised its assessment of risk in the construction and real estate sector, and says prices are falling faster than official figures indicate.
Israel gambles on guns – Loans for Stock in Israel
In the wake of the October 7 atrocities, Israel’s gun laws have been eased, but some believe the proliferation of firearms could backfire.
Shekel resumes strong gains – Loans for Stock in Israel
The Israeli currency has gained 8% against the US dollar since the start of November and 5% against the euro.
Israeli real estate developers prepare for wave of immigration – Loans for Stock in Israel
With anti-Semitic incidents soaring in Western Europe and North America, the Jewish Agency reports interest rising in immigrating to Israel.
October CPI reading shows inflation falling – Loans for Stock in Israel
Last month’s Consumer Price Index was in line with expectations while housing prices ended five consecutive months of declines.
Arrow 3 intercepts second Israel-bound Houthi missile – Loans for Stock in Israel
IAI engineer: Each interception missile costs $2 million, but the damage to life and property, if the missile had hit a hotel in Eilat, would have been far worse.
Shekel gains to strongest for 3-months against dollar – Loans for Stock in Israel
Despite the ongoing war, the Israeli currency has strengthened by 6.6% against the US dollar since the start of November.
Israel-Hamas war brings Saudi normalization closer – Loans for Stock in Israel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is satisfied with what is happening in the Gaza Strip, because a fatal blow to Hamas and Islamic Jihad means weakening Iran’s proxies in the region.
Israel looks to floating hospitals to ease Gaza health crisis – Loans for Stock in Israel
With Gaza’s hospitals like Shifa acting as terrorist strongholds and needing to be evacuated, “Globes” examines solutions to the crisis.
Azerbaijan buys $1.2b Israel Aerospace Barak missile system – Loans for Stock in Israel
Following IAI’s announcement of the sale of the system to an unnamed country, reports in Baku confirm that Azerbaijan is the customer.
Few real estate deals since start of war – Loans for Stock in Israel
Israel’s real estate market, already in a slowdown, has ground to a halt, but companies are confident sales are set to resume.
Market signals shekel depreciation could return – Loans for Stock in Israel
Yesterday’s lethal incident on the Lebanese border set off fears that the war could expand, raising Israel’s risk premium.
“It’s already a mini-war” – Loans for Stock in Israel
Security expert Orna Mizrahi insists Israel must be more proactive in the north, even though Hezbollah does not want a full-scale war.
Microsoft launches Israel cloud region – Loans for Stock in Israel
Microsoft announced today that it has launched its Azure Israel cloud region and that its data center infrastructure is available for all users.
Gas supply from Tamar reservoir resumes – Loans for Stock in Israel
A month ago, the Ministry of Energy ordered the shut down of the flow of gas from Tamar, which is close to the Gaza Strip.
BILL Holdings denies Melio acquisition report – Loans for Stock in Israel
“Bloomberg” reported that the US company would acquire Israeli fintech company Melio for $1.95 billion. BILL Holdings: BILL is not pursuing any such acquisition at this time.
Bill Holdings in advanced talks to buy Melio for $1.95b – report – Loans for Stock in Israel
“Bloomberg” reports that the Israeli fintech company is set to be acquired for less than half its valuation in 2021.
Former general warns IDF may make Gaza blunder – Loans for Stock in Israel
Major General (res.) Itzhak Brik, who for many years criticized the Gaza border concept, believes the IDF has adopted the right strategy in Gaza, but cautions on the next step.
War widens Israel’s fiscal deficit – Loans for Stock in Israel
Sources in the Accountant General’s office explain that major government spending such as payment of army reservists, and putting up 90,000 evacuees in hotels, won’t be included until November’s data.
Smotrich loses Treasury power struggle – Loans for Stock in Israel
An attempt to override Ministry of Finance professionals, allegedly to maintain funds for haredi parties, seems to have failed.
Forex reserves fall as Bank of Israel buys shekels – Loans for Stock in Israel
The shekel is continuing to strengthen as the Bank of Israel reports how much foreign currency it sold during October.
Unemployment claims climb rapidly – Loans for Stock in Israel
There were 70,000 new registrations at the Employment Service in October, 57,500 more than in September.
What Saudi Arabia really thinks of Hamas – Loans for Stock in Israel
Prof. Elie Podeh: The October 7 attack blew Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic, economic, and defense strategy off course. It will pay back several times over.
Shekel comeback gathers pace – Loans for Stock in Israel
The exchange rate against the US dollar is currently maintaining the trend seen at the end of last week.
Israel’s defense undone by reliance on technology – Loans for Stock in Israel
The conceptual failures that led to the October 7 atrocities demonstrated how putting faith solely in technology was not such a smart idea.
Finance Minister doubles range for enlarged compensation – Loans for Stock in Israel
Bezalel Smotrich has surprised some of the Ministry of Finance’s top officials by doubling the range for enlarged business compensation from 20 to 40 kilometers.
Harel, Isracard extend merger deadline – Loans for Stock in Israel
Isracard’s share price plunged in the past two weeks amid assessments that the deal with Harel would not go ahead, but it is up nearly 15% in today’s session.
Shekel appreciation seen continuing – Loans for Stock in Israel
Analysts say the traditional correlation between the shekel-dollar exchange rate and movements on US stock markets is reappearing.
Israel adapts to dealing with drones – Loans for Stock in Israel
As the October 7 attack illustrated, drones are an integral part of modern warfare. What can be done to defend against them?
Why have Israeli stocks started rising? – Loans for Stock in Israel
Psagot Mutual Funds CEO Eyal Goren: Certainty, even bad certainty, enables the market to move forward.
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