Business & Finance
Limitless Lab founders Shahaf Finder, David Priev and Assaf Peleg
Limitless Labs raises $20 million to expand AI platform for precision manufacturing
Tel Aviv-based company says its software is already used by Blue Origin, Cadillac Formula 1, Sandvik and Iscar to reduce CNC programming time and help manufacturers retain expertise as skilled workers retire
ynet Global | 17:10 | 06.16.26
Elon Musk
SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
The deal, announced days after SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut, would bring Cursor parent Anysphere into Musk’s expanding rockets-to-AI empire and give xAI a stronger position in the fast-growing market for AI coding tools
News Agencies | 15:04 | 06.16.26
ארוחה קלאסית במקדונלד'ס עם קוקה-קולה, רד בול
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola face cracks in 70-year partnership as Red Bull enters the menu
The fast-food giant is testing Red Bull blends, ‘dirty soda’ and colorful refreshers as slowing burger sales and a $100 billion global drinks market push it beyond one of corporate America’s most famous alliances
News Agencies | 07:18 | 06.16.26
המיירטים של קבוצת אבנון אותם נאלצה לכסות לדרישת המארגנים
France to permanently shut some Israeli defense booths at Eurosatory
Several Israeli defense firms whose booths were blocked at the Paris arms fair were told they would be closed permanently, with exhibitor badges downgraded to visitor passes; companies vow to keep meeting clients
Tamar Sebok | 22:33 | 06.15.26
Team8 summit puts AI’s cybersecurity shake-up at center stage
The CISO Village gathering in Georgia brought together executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Cloud, Check Point and other cyber leaders, while Israeli startups Alt Security and Jazz Security were recognized by Team8’s global CISO community
ynet Global | 20:29 | 06.15.26
גל פיטורים
Why regulation isn’t the solution: strategic blind spot leaving Western corporations exposed
Surf AI CEO Yair Grindlinger says Washington’s AI restrictions risk weakening enterprise defenders while pushing users toward unmonitored foreign open-source models, arguing the West should let advanced AI fight cyber threats at machine speed
ynet Global | 19:20 | 06.15.26
NewCore founders Zohar Alon, Amihai Neiderman and Erez Yarkoni
NewCore emerges from stealth with $66M for AI-era identity security platform
Cybersecurity startup, founded by Israeli and enterprise-IT veterans, raised funding from Cyberstarts, Index Ventures and Evolution Equity Partners as it launches a platform to secure human, machine and AI-agent identities across corporate systems
ynet Global | 18:04 | 06.15.26
מרכז שירות לקוחות 'פיוניר'
Five years after IPO, Israeli fintech Payoneer sells for $2.75 billion to Canada’s Nuvei
Canada’s Nuvei will buy Payoneer in an all-cash deal that values the Israeli fintech below the $3.3 billion valuation of its 2021 Wall Street debut
Sophie Shulman | 16:53 | 06.15.26
Deal with Iran: What happens now to Hormuz, oil prices and Iran’s nuclear program?
The US president says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after signing of deal with Iran on Friday, but analysts warn hundreds of ships remain backed up, energy flows may take weeks to normalize and Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains unresolved
Lital Samet/Calcalist | 13:04 | 06.15.26
הדוכנים של החברות הישראליות שנסגרו
Israeli defense firms’ booths closed again at Eurosatory arms fair in Paris
Organizers shut booths of Israeli companies displaying offensive weapons systems, including Smart Shooter, Orbit, Aeronautics and Controp, while firms showing defensive systems, such as IAI, Rafael and Elbit, were allowed to remain
Tamar Sebok, Itamar Eichner, Navit Zomer | 10:54 | 06.15.26
נפט דולר
Oil prices plunge following announcement of US-Iran agreement
Amid the understandings to end the war between the US and Iran and the expected opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a barrel of Brent crude is trading at $83, US crude (WTI) at $80; Trump: 'Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!'
News Agencies | 08:01 | 06.15.26
אבקת חלבון
The global protein craze is creating a whey shortage and sending prices soaring
Rising demand from athletes, older adults, food companies and users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has pushed high-quality whey protein into short supply, with US wholesale prices up 250% in a year and European prices also hitting records
Associated Press | 20:56 | 06.14.26
סם אלטמן, chat gpt, openAI
IPO-bound OpenAI hit with new probe over ChatGPT safety practices
Attorneys general from multiple US states launch broad investigation into OpenAI, demanding documents on ChatGPT’s child safety, data practices and ‘sycophantic’ behavior, as company barrels toward an IPO and faces growing legal pressure
Daniela Ginzburg | 18:35 | 06.14.26
Eyal Efrat, head of the banking division at Bank Leumi
For new olim, Israel’s banking system does not have to be a culture shock
Eyal Efrat, Australian-raised banking executive says Israel’s financial system can feel confusing at first, but olim can navigate it by learning the key differences in credit cards, overdrafts, fees and mortgages even before they arrive
ynet Global | 17:53 | 06.14.26
אילוסטרציה כרטיס גירוד
Nigerian migrant wins €500K scratch card, but residency trap blocks prize
Nigerian migrant Imagbe Ehizomwengie won €500,000 in Italy but could not collect without residency or a bank account; Ancona court ruling now clears the way for him to claim the prize
News Agencies | 17:07 | 06.14.26
אילון מאסק
Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire: what that wealth actually represents
Elon Musk crosses $1 trillion in net worth after SpaceX surge, a largely paper fortune that puts the scale of modern wealth and global inequality into sharp focus
AP | 15:22 | 06.13.26
Kaltura team members at the LGBTWORK Gold Badge ceremony
Pride month meets AI: Kaltura launches digital avatar to promote workplace inclusion
Kaltura launched Equality, an AI-powered avatar that uses workplace scenarios to challenge unconscious assumptions and promote inclusion
ynet Global | 13:49 | 06.13.26
פרמאונט, ורנר ברוס
Another step toward a deal: US Justice Department greenlights Paramount-Warner agreement
The US Justice Department approved Paramount’s $111B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight-month review of more than 2 million documents, finding no threat to competition
News Agencies | 09:07 | 06.13.26
מאסק. הצטרף לפתיחת המסחר ממשרדי החברה
Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Wall Street debut
SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at a valuation topping $2 trillion after shares jump about 20%; company says IPO proceeds will fund Starship development and new AI infrastructure
Calcalist | 19:18 | 06.12.26
Europeans turn to electric cars amid Iran war gas shock
Renault says the war in Iran and surging oil prices have pushed electric vehicle demand beyond its production capacity, with sales of small EV models rising sharply across key European markets
Roy Zuckerman | 08:03 | 06.12.26
דגל ארצות הברית וספייס אקס מתנוססים, ברקע כן השיגור
SpaceX sets $135 share price in $75B IPO, valuing Elon Musk firm at $1.77T
SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising a record $75B and valuing Elon Musk’s company at $1.77T, the largest IPO ever; shares begin trading Friday on Nasdaq, with Musk retaining 82% control amid questions over valuation, with 30% allocated to retail investors in a landmark offering
Reuters | 01:17 | 06.12.26
הציור המדובר, Interior: The Lady in Black
Google’s Gemini AI solves 60-year art mystery, painting sells for $254K
Hanging for nearly 60 years, a $100 thrift-store painting was identified by AI as a Cadell and auctioned for $254,000
News Agencies | 23:04 | 06.11.26
משרד של חברת אורקל
Oracle stock drops 10% after $20 billion raise even though earnings beat expectations
Shares tumble after Oracle announces $20 billion equity and debt raise despite reporting $2.11 per share on $19.2 billion revenue for Q4 with strong AI cloud growth and rising remaining performance obligations supporting long-term investor confidence
Dennis Bihler | 16:19 | 06.11.26
Elbit's SkyStriker loitering munition system
Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence partner to offer SkyStriker loitering munition to German armed forces
The partnership aims to provide the Bundeswehr with a versatile, long-range loitering munition while enabling local manufacturing and integration, enhancing Germany’s autonomous strike capabilities and strengthening the domestic defense industry
ynet Global | 13:46 | 06.11.26
Upriver founders
Upriver raises $14 million to automate enterprise data engineering for AI
Hetz Ventures and Valley Capital Partners lead seed round for platform that automates data engineering work blamed for stalling AI projects before production
ynet Global | 12:39 | 06.11.26
אילון מאסק, SpaceX
Israeli investors join SpaceX IPO as Starlink and Starship drive strong long-term growth potential
Israeli investors view SpaceX as a unique company with profitable Starlink, future Starship growth and AI ventures; structural advantages and Elon Musk’s track record support long-term potential despite IPO pricing challenges
Almog Ezer/Calcalist | 11:06 | 06.11.26
HKD Supper Club
Who owns the 'King David' brand? Israeli hotel chain sues Houston boutique over name
The Israeli chain has filed a lawsuit against a Houston hotel operator, claiming that it is using the name 'King David Hotel' without permission; US court will determine who the real owner of the brand is, and what this means for the Jerusalem hotel
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:29 | 06.11.26
מוצרי טיפוח שיער של Redefine
Israeli hair care brand REDEFINE to launch in Costco Canada
REDEFINE will sell its Israeli-made keratin shampoo and conditioner set in 110 Costco Canada stores, offering exporters a rare win amid global pushback over Israeli products
Meirav Crystal | 09:35 | 06.11.26
עובדי אריון
Aryon lands major funding round with star-studded investor list
Aryon Security, an Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup founded by former IDF cyber unit veterans, raised $25M in a Series A round; Investors include Ehud Barak, Assi Cohen and Omer Adam, bringing the company's total funding to $38M
ynet | 02:15 | 06.11.26
Photo (left to right): Assaf Henkin, CEO; Erik Shani, CPO; Adi Elimelech, CTO
Jedify raises $24 million in Series A funding to expand enterprise AI platform
Norwest leads funding round, with Snowflake Ventures joining as a strategic investor, as Jedify seeks to help companies give AI agents the business context needed to move from pilot projects to production
ynet Global | 22:04 | 06.10.26
Teva Tech plant in Ramat Hovav
Pharma giant Teva to cut 250 jobs at Israel plant
Layoffs at Teva Tech in Ramat Hovav are part of a global restructuring of TAPI, Teva’s active pharmaceutical ingredients unit, as the company weighs a possible sale
Navit Zomer | 20:41 | 06.10.26
Startup
Israeli tech sees bigger funding rounds, fewer deals amid AI and cybersecurity boom
Israeli startups raised $8.6B in first half of 2026, up 45% year over year, as investors concentrate larger sums in fewer companies, report finds; funding became increasingly selective amid ongoing security and economic uncertainty
ynet Global | 18:22 | 06.10.26
Pi CPO Yoni Ramon and CEO Guy Arazi
Pi raises $35M to scale security as fast as code
San Francisco startup says its agentic AI platform can cut vulnerability triage time by up to 80% as companies race to secure AI-written code
ynet Global | 17:34 | 06.10.26
Cyera Founders - Yotam, Tamar, Yoni
Cyera secures $600 million to close the gap between AI ambition and trusted transformation
The enterprise AI security company Cyera secures $600 million in funding to expand its trust platform, now used by Fortune 1000 companies, after shipping over 100 product capabilities and completing five acquisitions in 18 months
ynet Global | 14:56 | 06.10.26
Composure, not impulsiveness
Composure, not impulse: how investors should manage their money in volatile times
Israel’s capital market often reacts to security crises, prompting investors to move money quickly; in many cases, however, panic-driven decisions can damage long-term returns and cause savers to miss the recovery that often follows
Maor Eliassi | 14:17 | 06.10.26
בארון טראמפ
Barron Trump faces criticism over $39 pineapple-coconut drink
Barron Trump launched SOLLOS, a new energy drink brand with natural ingredients; a 12-pack costs $39, alongside lifestyle items up to $95, sparking social media backlash and criticism over pricing and political tensions
News Agencies | 14:13 | 06.10.26
אנתרופיק, ספייס X ו-OpenAI
SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI head for IPOs in Wall Street’s biggest AI test yet | Explainer
Companies behind ChatGPT, Claude, Starlink and Elon Musk’s space ambitions are moving toward public listings with valuations that could cross the trillion-dollar mark, testing whether investors believe the AI boom can justify its historic price tag
ynet | 08:49 | 06.10.26
אילון מאסק
Elon Musk nears $1 trillion as SpaceX IPO fuels Wall Street frenzy and concern
SpaceX’s planned public offering could make Musk the first person to cross $1 trillion in personal wealth, giving him a fortune larger than many national economies and raising new questions over private power without public oversight
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 07:34 | 06.09.26
pointfive
PointFive raises $60 million to cut enterprise cloud and AI infrastructure costs
PointFive says the funding follows sixfold ARR growth and will support U.S. expansion, new AI cost tools and deeper coverage across enterprise cloud workloads
ynet Global | 05:31 | 06.09.26
מייסד ומנכ"ל OpenAI סם אלטמן
OpenAI files confidential paperwork for possible IPO as AI rivals race toward Wall Street debuts
ChatGPT maker says no timing has been set, but Sam Altman has called an IPO the most likely path as the company seeks vast capital, restructures its business and faces fierce competition from Anthropic and SpaceX
AP | 02:22 | 06.09.26
Yossi Torati, Omer Gull, Yuval Itzchakov
A Security raises $37M to hunt attack paths before AI-enabled hackers can exploit them
Founded by Israeli cyber veterans, A Security emerges from stealth with backing from Lightspeed and Cyberstarts, saying its autonomous platform finds and fixes real exploit paths before AI-enabled attackers can chain them into breaches
ynet Global | 22:36 | 06.08.26
המטה הנוכחי של וויקס.קום בנמל תל אביב
Wix cuts 2026 outlook less than two weeks after laying off 20% of workforce
Israeli website builder lowers bookings and revenue forecasts after warning of weakness in its partners business, which accounts for 38% of revenue; shares fell sharply in premarket trading as AI disruption fears continue to weigh on the company
Yarden Rozanski‏ | 19:53 | 06.08.26
Google, Nvidia and Intel
Google, Nvidia eye Intel as backup chipmaker, report says
Alphabet's Google has ordered more than three million tensor processing units from Intel for 2028; Nvidia is also evaluating Intel technology for future chips, in a potential boost to the US chipmaker's turnaround efforts
Dennis Bihler | 16:58 | 06.08.26
רגע התקיפה של ספינת המשא Eternity C
How the Houthi naval blockade will affect Israel’s economy and global trade
The renewed threat comes as Hormuz remains closed, shipping routes have shifted around Africa and Eilat port is already near collapse, leaving global energy and trade exposed if attacks resume
ynet | 15:46 | 06.08.26
ירידות בבורסה בתל אביב
Tel Aviv stocks slide as Iran fighting resumes
TA-35 and TA-125 fall after missile fire and Wall Street tech losses, though early drops ease as analysts urge perspective after US rally
Gad Lior | 11:01 | 06.08.26
דולר אירו
Iran-Israel fighting rattles shekel, lifts oil
Dollar jumps to 2.96 shekels and oil rises 3% as renewed conflagration fuels market volatility after rare Bank of Israel forex intervention
Gad Lior | 08:21 | 06.08.26
בנק ישראל
Bank of Israel intervenes in forex for first time since pandemic
Official says central bank bought $801 million in May to counter irregular forex activity, not steer the shekel, as brokers report another possible intervention
Gad Lior | 14:56 | 06.07.26
Bags filled with recyclable materials at a garbage dumping site on World Environment Day in Guwahati, India
UAE textile waste push tests whether circular fashion can move beyond good intentions
Naseej brings national attention to the UAE’s textile waste problem, but experts say lasting change will depend on collection points, recycling capacity, consumer habits, and the economics of reuse
Giorgia Valente / The Media Line | 09:16 | 06.07.26
חוות שרתים
Israel’s new gold rush: data centers become the hottest real estate play of the AI age
As AI demand turns server farms into prized infrastructure, Israeli real estate firms, energy companies and celebrity investors are pouring billions into data centers, even as power needs, environmental risks and security threats grow
Tal Shahaf | 19:09 | 06.05.26
The Offroad team
Offroad emerges from stealth with $7M to automate identity security with AI agents
New York- and Tel Aviv-based startup emerges from stealth with seed funding led by Ibex Investors and Skywell Capital, saying its platform investigates and resolves identity risks across human users, non-human identities and AI agents
ynet Global | 12:13 | 06.05.26
The average high-tech salary in Israel reached an all-time high in March
Average high-tech salary in Israel hits record $13,310 in March
High-tech pay rose 9.3% from February and 4.3% from last March, boosted by annual bonuses, while the average wage across the economy rose 4% year-on-year to about $4,986
Shahar Ilan | 21:24 | 06.04.26
שקל דולר ואירו
Dollar rebounds as shekel rally loses steam
US currency climbs to about 2.89 shekels after the Bank of Israel governor signaled a possible rate cut, with Hezbollah fighting and Tel Aviv stock losses adding pressure
Sharon Kidon | 13:32 | 06.04.26
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Tel Aviv stocks lose steam as investors question rally behind TA-125 gains
Analysts point to stretched valuations, security concerns and a wave of share offerings, while the TA-125 remains up 16.4% this year despite losing 3.7% in early June
Almog Azar, Calcalist | 10:05 | 06.04.26
וול סטריט
AI giants race toward IPOs at trillion-dollar valuations amid bubble fears
Companies including SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are seeking fresh capital as AI development costs soar, with some losing billions while public giants like Google, Meta and Microsoft expand their own AI bets
Associated Press | 07:55 | 06.04.26
דולרים ושקלים
'Not a single dollar left': demand for foreign currency soars after Bank of Israel rate-cut signal
Currency exchange operators report a surge in Israelis buying foreign currency, driven first by favorable exchange rates ahead of summer travel and more recently by central bank chief’s signal another interest rate cut may be near
Gad Lior | 15:47 | 06.03.26
Shifters technology
Shifters raises $10.2 million to put AI-powered robots on the front lines
Ace Capital Partners-led Seed round brings company’s total funding to $15 million and will support AI development, manufacturing preparations and expansion in the US, Europe and the Middle East
ynet Global | 14:43 | 06.03.26
Leumi
Bank Leumi tops AI adoption in Israel, ranks among MEA’s top 10 banks
Leumi recognized for innovation and efficiency in Evident AI Index, leading Israeli banks in AI-driven transformation and customer-focused tools
ynet Global | 09:17 | 06.03.26
זוהראן ממדאני, מוצרי אקו לאב
Israeli shampoo brand becomes an unlikely target in Brooklyn co-op’s growing Israel boycott
After Park Slope Food Coop voted to remove Israeli-made goods, ECO LOVE owner Sharona Romano-Lazar says one of her strongest New York retailers has stopped buying from her distributor and fears the move could spread to other stores and chains
Anat Lev Adler | 07:33 | 06.03.26
אלון מאסק ושיגור של ספייס X
SpaceX plans record $75 billion IPO at $135 per share, source says
The offering would value Musk’s company at $1.75 trillion, with up to 30% of shares earmarked for retail investors; proceeds are expected to fund AI computing expansion and Starlink growth, while Musk must hold his shares for at least a year
Reuters | 04:38 | 06.03.26
בינה מלאכותית
Crisis or opportunity? What the 2026 technology job market is really telling us
Israel’s tech job market is reshaping, not shrinking, as AI, data and global hiring redefine demand, salaries and the skills workers need to compete in one of the sector’s biggest shifts in a decade
Sarit Assulin | 23:56 | 06.02.26
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