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For some time now, the Israeli Shekel continues to be one of the strongest currencies in the world and it continues to grow at a record pace. During this past year, while the world has been grappling with a global pandemic, Israel also saw its share of difficulties. This however, …
It is a common refrain for those that support Israel to, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem”. After decades of wars, we may actually live at a time when peace is coming to the Middle East. We see these historic deals for peace and economic normalization come to pass between …
Israel is famous for being a Start Up Nation, creating product used worldwide in various fields. From biotech to irrigation technology, from computer chips to Artificial Intelligence. The breakthroughs in many areas have blessed consumers around the globe. A Unique Business Environment Another aspect of Israeli society, however, is not …
There are a number of options available to investors regarding which firm to use to buy and sell stocks and bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Which is the best one?
In addition to the current English Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) website, on June 29, 2020 the TASE announced the launch of the English version of its “MAYA” immediate corporate reporting website. The English “MAYA” website is designed to make information regarding the TASE and the companies listed on it much …
Are we headed for a U.S. Dollar crash? Recently, CNBC reported that Stephen Roach, Senior Fellow at Yale University and one of the leading authorities on Asia, said that the global landscape changes combined with the massive U.S. budget deficit would spark a dollar crash. “The U.S. economy has been …
As we celebrate our 72nd year of independence, we look back at the past and are optimistic about our future. With all the news hitting us at the moment on COVID-19, you may have missed some significant stories on Israel. Israel has issued 10-, 30- and for the first time, …
One of our best stock picks in 2018 was the Israeli beverage company SodaStream. On August 20th, 2018, American beverage giant PepsiCo signed a deal to acquire the Israeli home seltzer machine producer SodaStream for $3.2 billion. Following International Flavors & Fragrances’ acquisition of Frutarom in May, this is now the second time …
The Standard & Poors (S&P) credit rating agency upgraded its credit rating for Israel from A+ to AA- (stable outlook), ushering Israel into an exclusive group of 15 nations that hold the prestigious AA ratings (AA+, AA and AA-). The upgrade was announced on Friday, August 3rd after S&P changed …
With the self-driving vehicles revolution gathering momentum, high-tech firms continue to explore ways to achieve a competitive edge in the highly lucrative automotive industry. Recent advancements indicate that the global automobile market is likely to experience some dramatic changes in the near future. The area that has been receiving growing attention, however, …
