Finance

Bank Hapoalim to finance Stark Power with $85 million

The deal helps the energy firm created by former Enlight and Nofar executives expand in the US to acquire and build new energy and storage projects.

Bank Hapoalim branch.
Palestinians inspect a vehicle hit by an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, September 23, 2026.

WATCH: IDF strikes in Gaza, killing Hamas Northern Brigade commander, top military financer

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021; illustrative.

Myanmar arrests 21 over alleged donations to opposition-linked fundraising platform

Jews shop at a “Four Species” market outside the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, September 22, 2026.

Your Investments: The Four Species, unity, and caring for elderly parents


Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process

Whether it’s studying, our legal system, trying to perfect character traits or having a secure financial future, don’t get frustrated if you hit some bumps in the road.

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Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion

Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute.

Bank Leumi.

Financial literacy in an uncertain economy: Skills households need to navigate change

As economic uncertainty grows, financial literacy can help households manage budgets, prepare for unexpected costs, and make more informed decisions about their financial future.

Exploring the key financial skills households need to manage change, reduce financial pressure, and plan for the future.

NIS 25.4 billion deposited in Savings for Every Child - but parental involvement is lacking

A NII report reveals: 84% of active savings are currently managed in provident funds. However, only about 63% of parents choose to double the monthly savings from the child allowance.

A father and son with a piggy bank

War profits: El Al doubles profit and Bezeq jumps 38%

Despite war and a weak dollar, El Al doubled profit to $132m with a $1.4b order backlog. Bezeq profit jumped 38% and will distribute NIS 515m.

El Al aircraft. The company's net profit doubled.

Bank Hapoalim to open free financial education complex for children at Tel Aviv Port

The temporary “Junior City” complex will let children ages 5-13 earn simulated salaries, shop with a budget, and learn about financial decision-making through games and activities.

Renderings of the Poalim Junior City complex: Ilan Assouline. Bank Hapoalim campaign

Your Investments: Giving should be part of your financial plan, not an afterthought

Many people want to give more but never budget for it. Treating tzedakah as a fixed expense can turn good intentions into lasting generosity and better financial habits.

Money bills

Strong tech earnings lift major US indices

Strong AI-driven earnings from Amazon and Microsoft boost investor confidence, pushing major US stock indices closer to record highs.

The AI boom is no longer driven by promises - it is increasingly being driven by profits.

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.

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.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank.