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Shekel hits two-year strongest against US dollar

Bank of America sees the Israeli currency continuing to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented.

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Aaron Frenkel credit: Eli Etkin Aaron Frenkel does it again

With a gain of NIS 610 million on the Bank Leumi stake he sold this week, the Israeli businessman again proved why he is the shrewdest investor on the TASE. "Globes" examines the remarkable track record and current investments of the man with the Midas touch.

Shahar Bar-Or credit: Eyal Izhar Infinidat Israel GM: Lenovo will help double our sales

Shahar Bar-Or tells "Globes" about the Herzliya-based enterprise storage startup's revival of fortunes, after it nearly went out of business in 2020, culminating in its $500 million acquisition by Lenovo.

Amit Krig  credit: Shlomi Yosef "People don't come to Nvidia just to earn a little more"

Nvidia SVP Amit Krig talks to "Globes" about the company's extraordinarily rapid expansion in Israel and its appeal to employees.

Itai Ben-Zaken  credit: Nir Hadar Applying Israeli tech to insuring US homes

Itai Ben-Zaken recovered from personal and business adversity to found Honeycomb, a fast-growing real estate insurance startup.

Displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis credit: Reuters Khalil Ramzi $80b to rebuild Gaza Strip - but who will rule?

The world is looking ahead to the enormous economic effort needed to rebuild Gaza. "Globes" asks who will pay such an amount and who will control the funds?

General (res.) Amos Yadlin  credit: Morag Bitan Amos Yadlin: The battle with Hamas isn't over

Former Military Intelligence chief Yadlin sees the deal with Hamas at this time as morally and strategically correct.

Amir Gal-Or credit: Koby Kantor OMGene.AI: Using DNA and AI to identify our strengths

Veteran Israeli venture capitalist Amir Gal-Or is launching an ambitious AI-enabled system that will produce personalized DNA-based recommendations.

Eric Prince with Unplugged telephone  credit: YouTube Blackwater founder: US military aid to Israel must end

Erik Prince believes in keeping things private, whether it's a military operation or your telephone. And he doesn't see why US taxpayers should fund Israel's defense.

Joe Biden  credit: Shutterstock How will US graphics chips restrictions affect Israel?

"Globes" surveys the impact of the Biden administration's AI Diffusion Rule on Israel's vital technology sector.

Gideon Sa'ar and Yariv Levin Levin-Sa'ar plan makes judicial appointments a political affair

The proposal by two government ministers will make the selection of judges less professional and more of a political horse trade.

Medical cannabis credit: Shutterstock Is medical cannabis effective in treating PTSD?

The medical controversy on the matter in Israel exposes the problem of obtaining accurate clinical data on the effectiveness of medical cannabis for treating all conditions.

Jacob Nagel credit: GPO Nagel C'ttee calls for higher defense budget, avoids financing issue

The committee's recommendation of a NIS 133 billion force building supplement over a decade is less than the army's minimum demand.

Long term rentals in Tel Kabir Tel Aviv credit: Shlomi Yosef Gov't plans for long-term rentals fall far short

Ten years ago the government set out to transform Israel's long-term rental market. Since then only 5,000 apartments have been built.

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