Finance

Palo Alto Networks starts trading on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's top indices with NIS 800m. move

The cybersecurity giant's addition to the TA-35 and TA-125 is expected to generate NIS 800 million in ETF demand and deepen its Israeli presence here.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Nir Zuk, a founder and chief technology officer of Palo Alto Networks, and Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, gesture during the closing bell at the Nasdaq Market in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025.

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank enters waste disposal sector with NIS 99M investment

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank continues non-banking investments, allocating NIS 99M to a firm operating in waste collection, sorting, and landfill operation.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByYEHUDA SHARONI

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz; illustrative

Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.

AUGUST 5, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Long-term success is built through patience, disciplined decisions, and investments that create lasting value.

Michael J Sacks on the connection between business growth and community investment

How Michael J. Sacks built a career around long-term investment strategies, strategic leadership, and a commitment to creating lasting value beyond financial returns.

AUGUST 5, 2026|ByIN COOPERATION WITH SPREAD KINDNESS

Your Investments: Putting down Passover cleaning supplies and setting up financial goals

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.

MARCH 20, 2026ByAARON KATSMAN

Ultra-Orthodox Jews collect water from a spring in Jerusalem on March 15, 2026. The water will be used to prepare matzah, the unleavened bread eaten during the week-long Jewish holiday of Passover, commemorating the biblical Exodus from Egypt.

Elron Ventures reports strong 2025 results as it pivots to defense tech growth strategy

Founded in 1962, Elron invests in sectors including cybersecurity, medical devices, and enterprise software, and has recently increased its focus on technologies tied to security and defense.

MARCH 20, 2026ByKATERYNA POBEREZHNA

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ice Breaker weapons system (Illustrative).

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

MARCH 19, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN

"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

The dollar isn’t the problem. The systems businesses rely on are - opinion

Global businesses face structural currency volatility; systems built for stability now struggle to keep pace with real-time geopolitical shocks.

MARCH 18, 2026ByBENJAMIN AVRAHAM

Leading the next generation: Prof. Orly Sade on finance, education, and opportunity

The Scholar: Insights from the Faculty of the Hebrew University Business School. In conversation with Professor Orly Sade, hosted by Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director.

MARCH 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH CANADIAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIVERSITY

Your Taxes: How Israelis can claim fast-track missile damage compensation

The Israel Tax Authority has opened an online fast-track option for claims of property damage resulting from Iranian missile strikes, with compensation of up to NIS 30,000 available.

MARCH 13, 2026ByLEON HARRIS