The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros without regulatory conditions or restrictions, according to a report by Amit Atias (N12). The $111 billion mega-deal is expected to close later this year.
SpaceX shares opened at $150 per share on Friday after the company's initial public offering was priced at $135, according to reports. The aerospace giant began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker $SPCX.
A US federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to continue imposing a 10% tariff on imports while the administration appeals a lower court's ruling that struck the measure down. The trade court had voided the tariffs on May 7, but the appeals court issued an administrative stay on May 12, extended yesterday, letting the tariff remain in effect pending a final ruling. If the appeal ultimately fails, plaintiffs could seek refunds plus interest.
Brown Hotels, part of the Israel Canada group, received official approval for a building permit to construct a seven-story, 260-room hotel adjacent to Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport. The hotel will also include retail and service areas, according to an industry announcement.
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The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated21 hours ago
OPEC data published today shows Iran's oil production fell 19% in the past month, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The drop suggests the naval blockade is already affecting oil wells themselves — halting output from a well makes it difficult to restart.
The S&P 500 index rallied 1.7% for its biggest gain in two months, driven by hopes that a US-Iran deal could restart Iranian oil exports, market reports say. The surge follows a volatile day after President Trump's earlier threats against Iran and a separate market dip on US futures.
Oil prices are declining again Monday evening, according to market reports. The drop extends a volatile period driven by US-Iran tensions and follows an earlier sharp plunge in late trading, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.
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A new residential project in Afula, Mitzpe Afula, is offering four-room apartments starting at ₪1,400,000, targeting the Haredi community, with construction underway and occupancy slated for 2028.
Social media and Iranian news channels report that funds have disappeared without explanation from bank accounts of several citizens. The reports name Bank Sepah and Bank Melli among the institutions mentioned. The claims are unverified and the desk has not independently confirmed them.
President Donald Trump said he may not renew the USMCA trade agreement, which governs some $2 trillion in annual trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico. "I don't know that I'm going to renew it," he stated, according to reports. Both Canada and Mexico have signaled openness to further concessions to preserve the deal.
Israel's Klonx index rose sharply on Thursday evening, according to reports circulating on Israeli social media, following President Trump's threats against Iran. The index, which tracks economic sentiment, climbed as Trump and Israel's defense minister escalated their rhetoric.
Oil prices climbed above $93 a barrel immediately after President Trump threatened Iran, according to market reports. Trump separately disclosed a U.S. operation that seized 22 Iranian oil tankers, and when asked whether he is still considering strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, said, 'I'm not going to tell you, but I can do it.'
According to the Israel Innovation Authority, the sector drove $85 billion in exports, $84 billion in exits, and nearly $15 billion in investment in 2025, even as the country remained at war. The report also flags a decline in R&D workers and more companies shifting operations abroad.
The shekel weakened sharply against major currencies during morning trading on Tuesday, with the representative dollar rate jumping 1.19% to 2.973 shekels, approaching the psychological 3-shekel level. The euro rose 1.04% to 3.435 shekels, according to the Bank of Israel's daily fixing, as the escalation with Iran continues to pressure the local currency.
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