Finance
Israelis continue flocking to malls: BIG's net profit surges 47%
BIG Shopping Centers posted a Q2 2026 net profit of NIS 366.3M with 100% mall occupancy as it expands operations across Israel and Europe.
The next generation of financial services will be built with AI, not replaced by it
Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow
Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
Your Investments: How you can have a financially responsible summer vacation
Erma Bombeck said, "Being a child at home alone in the summer is a high-risk occupation. If you call your mother at work 13 times an hour, she can hurt you."
Israelis are returning to shopping malls – and the reason is much simpler than you thought
Despite the comfortable prices on international websites, many Israelis are reluctant to shop online. A new survey explains why. And also – how much do they spend on shopping?
Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds
With some 2.6 million students heading into summer break, consumer clubs say early planning and price comparisons can cut the cost of family outings.
Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds
The accused banks deny political bias, instead citing risk management however, Trump and other Republicans allege discrimination.
Bankers need to start viewing AI as a solution rather than a threat
If we approach AI as a connectivity solution rather than a workforce threat, we’ll modernize our infrastructure & strengthen the relationships that define our relevancy in a rapidly evolving industry
Ashdod Port company reports financial results for the first quarter of 2026
Ashdod Port continues to demonstrate growth in the first quarter of 2026, while maintaining full operational continuity during a complex security period.
Your Investments: The spies and fear of financial success
Winston Churchill said, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."
Your Taxes: New Israeli rules could save US olim money and affect businesses
The Israeli National Insurance Law has been amended, while most Israeli businesses must now obtain an “Israel Invoice” allocation number.
Bank Leumi ranks second in MENA region for innovation, first in Israel for AI implementation
Bank Leumi has been one of the pioneers of the AI revolution in Israel. I am proud that the significant efforts we are investing in AI are bearing fruit,” said Leumi’s CEO Hanan Friedman.
Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case
The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.