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Papaya CEO Oriel Bachar credit: Inbal Marmari Papaya founder fights for the future of his gaming empire

Papaya CEO Oriel Bachar tells “Globes” about the company’s appeal against a US court ruling to pay rival company Firy $719 million, which could shatter his dream to build the world’s largest community of gamers.

Quantum computing credit: Shutterstock Davide Bonaldo Quantum stocks look to recover from tough summer

Despite sharp declines in quantum computing stocks, Bank of America stimates that the timeline for the technology's commercial adoption has shortened dramatically and could be on the verge of a breakthrough in 2027.

Pension funds credit: Shutterstock Pension experts warn on plan to cut contributions

Tel Aviv University Harel Center for Capital Market Research director Prof. Dan Weiss warns that Israel’s high position in the Global Pensions Index is under threat.

Israel Tax Authority director Shay Aharonovich credit: Niv Kantor Tax chief: We’ll phase out cash altogether

Israel Tax Authority head Shay Aharonovich told the Chamber of Tax Consultants annual conference that abolishing cash would increase annual tax collection by NIS 20-30 billion.

Steven H. Lavin credit: Lavin Steve Lavin donation to help upgrade Hebrew U. medical training

Lavin has given $30 million to the program. "We’re not interested in naming a building. We like programs that truly advance medicine," he says.

Shaun Maguire, Sequoia Capital; Gavin Baker, Atreides Management; Joshua Kushner, Thrive Capital  credit: Reuters Tech market changes squeeze out Israeli VC

The giant US venture capital firms dominate the most promising Israeli startups, while Israeli firms struggle to raise funds.

Returning to Nir Oz  credit: Ohad Shahar From rehab to growth: The Gaza envelope's challenge

The Homeward Forum units fourteen communities that were hard hit on October 7. Its leaders discuss economic plans, and the difficulties of returning home.

Amnon Shashua  credit: Eyal Izhar As AI cos make math breakthroughs not everyone is cheering

OpenAI and Amnon Shashua's doubleAI have presented solutions to problems considered insoluble until recently, arousing concern about the future of mathematics and new worries about security.

Bagira CEO Yaron Mizrachi  credit: Raphael Melnick "We see ourselves on a par with IAI, Elbit and Rafael"

In his first interview after the IPO of simulator company Bagira Systems, CEO Yaron Mizrachi talks about going public, working with his father and brother, and says "Our market hasn’t reached its full potential."

Shirit Belfer-Schvartzblat credit: Nvidia "If half the population isn’t represented, it's the company’s loss"

Shirit Belfer-Schvartzblat began her career at Mellanox while still a student. Today, as a senior executive at Nvidia Israel, she talks to “Globes” about recruiting the best talent and bringing more women into high-tech.

Rony Patishi-Chillim credit: Shelly Avidor The foodtech incubator that returned to Kiryat Shmona

Fresh Start is back in the food and agriculture innovation ecosystem in Israel's north. CEO Rony Patishi-Chillim: Amazing things will come from here.

Ayalon CEO Sharon Reich credit: Rami Zarnegar Ayalon Insurance and Finance undergoes remarkable transformation

In the past three years, Ayalon’s share price has jumped 1,200%. Market sources attribute this shift in the company’s DNA to CEO Sharon Reich, who has cut loss-making operations and is rebuilding the provident fund division.

ZIM Coral  at Bayonne Bridge, New Jersey credit: Craig Cooper Can the ZIM deal be salvaged?

Despite government opposition to the sale of the Israeli shipping company, buyers Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI are not giving up and will submit a revised plan.

Nice CEO Scott Russell credit: Nice Has Nice turned a corner?

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

Eyal Waldman, Assaf Rappaport, Udi Mokadi and Tzachi Arbov credit:  Menash Cohen, Omer Hacohen, Alex Pergament, PR Cash or shares?

“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.

Spyder credit: Rafael Spyder more popular for export than Iron Dome

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.

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