US-based multinational technology conglomerate Cisco Systems has announced its acquisition of Israeli start-up Lightspin, a cloud security platform company, for an estimated $200 million. CEO Vladi Sandler and CTO Or Azarzar, the founders of the Israeli company, both...
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BP and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company offer to acquire 50% of Israel’s NewMed Energy
A joint offer was made by British Petroleum (BP) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to acquire 50% of NewMed Energy (TASE: NWMD), which is owned by the Delek Group (TASE: DLEKG). The offer is at a price higher than the peak NewMed Energy reached on the Tel...
Shekel rises as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul: Will the momentum hold?
The recent news of the Prime Minister's decision to freeze legislation has had a positive impact on the Israeli market, with the shekel climbing to a one and a half month high against the US dollar. This marks the seventh consecutive day that the shekel has...
Falling disposable income: a looming challenge for Israel’s economy
Israel is currently facing a challenge in terms of falling disposable income, which could have a significant impact on the economy in the coming months. According to the Central Bank's Information and Statistics Division, about 50% of households are in the red on...