Category: News

  • No lower Israel-US airfares on the horizon

    El Al Israel Airlines Ltd (level:Ellal) remains the only airline operating direct flights between Israel and North America. In November, 11% of passengers traveling through Ben Gurion Airport traveled to and from the United States on El Al flights. There appears to be a diminishing possibility that El Al will…

  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors await key inflation data

    The US economy remains in a strong position, with new data released on Tuesday confirming that strength in the face of rising interest rates. Productivity growth in the third quarter remained unchanged at a healthy 2.2% on a sequential basis, while the year-on-year rate remained unchanged at 2.0%. “Productivity growth,…

  • Vodafone faces £120 million franchisee legal battle over alleged ‘bad faith’ business practices

    Vodafone is facing a legal claim worth more than £120 million brought by 61 current and former UK franchisees, representing one of the largest franchise-related claims against a major British company. The group of claimants, who are several long-standing and loyal franchise partners who started their careers with Vodafone, allege…

  • Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Announces eBay Motors as Returning Primary Sponsor

    Article content The show will take place on March 7, 8 and 9, 2025 at the Toronto International Centre Article content TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto Motorama is pleased to announce that eBay Motors will retain its position as the title sponsor of Canada’s largest automotive…

  • Fintech co BlueVine laying off 30 in Israel

    Israeli-American financial technology company Bluefin It lays off 100 employees, including 30 in Israel. The business banking and solutions company currently has 500 employees worldwide, meaning the layoffs represent 20% of the workforce. The 20% figure also applies to the Israel Development Center, which has 150 employees. “It’s obviously a…

  • Why Delaying Retirement for Bigger Social Security Checks May Backfire

    Working longer to maximize Social Security would cause most workers to fail The idea of ​​working longer before claiming Social security Benefits sound like a great retirement strategy. Staying employed means you can maximize your eventual benefits, continue saving for retirement and avoid tapping your investments for living expenses. There’s…

  • Ashtead to shift primary listing stateside, dealing fresh blow to London’s market allure

    In a major setback to the global standing of the London Stock Exchange, Ashtead, one of Britain’s largest equipment leasing groups, announced plans to shift its primary listing to the United States. The move deals another blow to London’s efforts to remain attractive to major companies, after a series of…

  • TikTok shutdown order leaves employees hanging

    This section is foot This section was produced by the editorial department. The Customer is not given the opportunity to place restrictions on or review the Content prior to publication. by Work day Breadcrumb links news a job The company is talking to the government in hopes of finding a…

  • TikTok shutdown order leaves employees hanging

    This section is foot This section was produced by the editorial department. The Customer is not given the opportunity to place restrictions on or review the Content prior to publication. by Work day Breadcrumb links news a job The company is talking to the government in hopes of finding a…

  • Israeli startup Astrix Security raises $45m

    Israeli cybersecurity company Asterix Security announced the completion of a $45 million Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures (through Anthology Fund – a strategic partnership with Anthropic) with participation from Workday Ventures, as well as existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV and F2 Venture. capital. Founded in Tel…

  • Israeli startup Astrix Security raises $45m

    Israeli cybersecurity company Asterix Security announced the completion of a $45 million Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures (through Anthology Fund – a strategic partnership with Anthropic) with participation from Workday Ventures, as well as existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV and F2 Venture. capital. Founded in Tel…

  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit pause in countdown to consumer inflation data

    US stock futures were halted on Tuesday as investors moved cautiously on the eve of a closely watched consumer price inflation report that is seen as key to the path of interest rates. Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ) and S&P 500 ( ) futures are hovering around the flat…

  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit pause in countdown to consumer inflation data

    US stock futures were halted on Tuesday as investors moved cautiously on the eve of a closely watched consumer price inflation report that is seen as key to the path of interest rates. Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ) and S&P 500 ( ) futures are hovering around the flat…

  • UK’s small businesses strike upbeat tone for 2025 growth

    The majority of small and medium-sized businesses in Britain are looking forward to 2025 with confidence, despite continuing economic uncertainty, recent budget pressures, and global geopolitical concerns. New survey data from KPMG and Aviva shows an optimistic picture emerging among business owners in the country, who expect increased demand, international…

  • UK’s small businesses strike upbeat tone for 2025 growth

    The majority of small and medium-sized businesses in Britain are looking forward to 2025 with confidence, despite continuing economic uncertainty, recent budget pressures, and global geopolitical concerns. New survey data from KPMG and Aviva shows an optimistic picture emerging among business owners in the country, who expect increased demand, international…

  • Elbit Systems wins $175m orders from European NATO country

    Elbit Systems (TSX: ESLT, Nasdaq: ESLT) announced today that it has won two contracts worth a total of $175 million (NIS 620 million) to supply EW (electronic warfare) and DIRCM (directed infrared countermeasures) self-protection systems. Wings of a European country in NATO. The contracts will be implemented over a period…

  • Exclusive-Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels: court documents

    By Ammu Kanambili NAIROBI (Reuters) – A contractor hired by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, rebuffed threats made to content moderators by Ethiopian rebels angry about their work, according to new evidence presented in a case challenging the firing of dozens of moderators in Kenya. Last year, 185 content moderators sued…

  • Exclusive-Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels: court documents

    By Ammu Kanambili NAIROBI (Reuters) – A contractor hired by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, rebuffed threats made to content moderators by Ethiopian rebels angry about their work, according to new evidence presented in a case challenging the firing of dozens of moderators in Kenya. Last year, 185 content moderators sued…

  • UK exports under threat as proposed Trump tariffs mirror Brexit impact

    Trade tariffs proposed by former US President Donald Trump could affect British goods exports to the US as much as Brexit has hurt UK sales to the EU, new research has shown. The analysis by the Decision Foundation warns that if Trump reimposes global tariffs between 10 and 20 percent,…

  • Implications for investment of a changing world

    In the future, investing will not just be a matter of sticking to some stock index or other, i.e. a “fire and forget” approach; It will be necessary to actively participate and identify trends. This is the assessment of Anath Levin, Chairman of BlackRock Israel and one of the most…