A 40% rally since its June low, the possible sale of the Actimize division, and apparently successful adoption of AI, leave analysts optimistic. IT

“Globes” examines which form of payment is preferable in an acquisition deal and discusses whether CyberArk, Mellanox, and Teva made the right M&A decisions. Mergers & acquisitions

Rafael has confirmed “Globes” report that the Czech Republic is in advanced talks for the Spyder air defense system, which has reportedly been sold to militaries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Aerospace & defense

Irregular cofounder and CTO Omer Nevo tells “Globes’ about his company’s role in the circumstances that have allowed Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google’s language models to rampage out of control. Start ups

The slowdown in the housing market and the red-hot rental market is persuading some companies to rent in deals with major advantages for tenants. Real estate

UK-led sanctions on Judea and Samaria are legally dubious and will only be destructive, argues Tevor Asserson. Economy

Amid the unrelenting rise in rents, “Globes” finds neighborhoods around the country where rents are actually falling. Real estate

Israeli-Palestinian cooperation on pharmaceuticals is worth examining, not as a peace project, but as an economic opportunity for both sides. Healthcare

Reducing pension contributions to boost consumption will cost us dearly in the end. Economy

Despite a tough diplomatic stance against Israel in Europe, sales of defense products are growing rapidly, usually through joint ventures with local operations. Aerospace & defense

Dr. Shmuel Abramzon tells “Globes” that while high savings rates in Israel provide a safety net, they prevent private consumption from reaching full potential. Economy

After its share price shot up 25% on its first day on the NYSE, Xtend AI Robotics CEO Aviv Shapira talks to "Globes" about his ambitions for the company. Aerospace & defense

Applied Materials Israel CEO Ofer Greenberger tells “Globes,” "There isn't a microchip in the world that isn't screened by a made-in-Israel Applied Materials machine." IT

Amir Yaron tells “Globes” that Israel’s high GDP growth figures are only moderate, after deducting production figures from outside Israel, and the latest rate cut will ease demand and supply constraints. Economy

Introducing the ten emerging Israeli tech startups picked by the experts as most likely to succeed. Start ups