Business

What to know about Elon Musk's merger of SpaceX with his AI company - explainer

Elon Musk’s merger of SpaceX and xAI brings together rockets, AI, and social media in a $1.25 trillion bet on space-based data centers. Here’s what the deal means and the challenges ahead.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2023.
Gurhan Kiziloz, an entrepreneur who overcame multiple bankruptcies, built a $1.2B gaming empire with full personal control and aims for $100B in revenue.

Billionaire Gurhan Kiziloz makes stunning declaration: “$100 Billion revenue is where we're headed”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials pose for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington, US, February 4, 2026.

Why critical minerals are becoming Israel’s next strategic asset - opinion

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Survey reveals most investigators see smartphones as a key provider of evidence - study


After tasting hybrid work, tech employees won’t go back to the old reality - opinion

Returning to the office, or refusing to do so, has become a central fault line in employer–employee relations, touching not only on efficiency but on lifestyle.

A RECENT Pew study found that more than 50% of employees don’t want to return to office life.

American investor Elliot Zemel in advanced talks to buy Arkia Airlines

The Nakash brothers are in advanced talks to sell control of Arkia Airlines to American investor Elliot Zemel, following financial losses and a legal battle over a Wizz Air hub in Israel.

 Arkia's plane

Israeli businessman Blavatnik chooses Netanyahu-linked Patrick Drahi for Channel 13 purchase

If an agreement is signed, the expectation is for broad layoffs at both News 13 and i24NEWS.

The offices of Israel’s Channel 13 News.

Another exit in the restaurant world: BBB Group buys pizza chain

After burgers and Mexican food, the major restaurant group enters the pizza market for the first time: It acquired the American Dolce pizza brand for NIS 1 million.

American Dolce pizza

Israel's ADC to build Albania's first data center

The project, which will be built in a free trade zone near the capital Tirana, will cost an estimated euro100 million.

THE DIGITAL universe ignores geographic borders, but there are various kinds of physical infrastructure needed to facilitate data traveling. Pictured: Futuristic Data Center with Server Racks in Big Warehouse.

100% ownership at billion-dollar scale: Inside Gurhan Kiziloz's Nexus International

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The business lessons behind Gurhan Kiziloz's $1.7B net worth

In a year defined by AI euphoria and crypto volatility, a self-funded operator is demonstrating that the oldest form of capitalism – owning the shop, remains the most potent.

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Israel’s Economic Leadership convenes for National Economic Conference

Ministers, business leaders, and senior capital market figures will gather later this month at the Peres Center to chart Israel’s roadmap for 2026 at a flagship summit hosted by Maariv, Walla & Jpost

Maariv & Walla Economic Summit 2026

The domino effect: Why "cheap" financing can be the most expensive deal an entrepreneur signs

“Cheap” financing often comes with low interest, rigid credit, personal guarantees, and tight cash flow. It may look attractive on paper - but the reality behind it can be a costly surprise.

What looks cheap on paper can cost a lot in reality.

Exit in the restaurant world: Burger chain sold for tens of millions of shekels

Nono Group acquires 50% of GDB for NIS 32.5 million: The group, which owns Giraffe, Mimi, and Takaria, expands into the burger segment in a deal valuing the chain at NIS 65 million.

GDB