Roy Scheinman
- Azrieli’s Stock is Plunging, Here’s why
Azrieli’s Norwegian server farm subsidiary reported that it has not received regulatory approval to build a 120MW data center for one of the world's leading tech giants. As a result, the company is now exploring alternative land options—but with no binding agreement in place, investors fear the deal could slip away. Azrieli’s stock is down 8%.
- One of the biggest Nike franchisees is Israeli, here's how the relationship works
Retailors jumped following Nike’s surge on Wall Street; as a key Nike franchisee, Retailors benefits from Nike’s success but also feels the impact of its weaknesses. After a tough year, Nike is under new leadership aiming to get the company back on track. Meanwhile, Retailors continues to strengthen its partnership with Nike, including an expansion into France
Interview
"The More Complex Chip Manufacturing Becomes, the More Nova Benefits"Nova CFO Guy Kizner discusses the company’s new chip production initiatives, its expansion into advanced packaging, and addresses concerns about a potential slowdown in the semiconductor market: "Nobody knows what the next technological revolution will be, but if you believe it will be tech-driven, that means it will be powered by chips.
- Gilat CEO: "Defense Revenues Will Double Within Four Years"
Gilat is expanding its defense sector with a dedicated division expected to accelerate growth. The company’s defense revenues grew fivefold in 2024: "This sector is becoming a major growth engine for us," says CEO Adi Zfadia. He also addressed the performance of Stellar Blu, stating that "they met fourth-quarter expectations." Stock Hikes.
- "Market Concerns Are More Relevant to Nvidia, Less to Nova and Camtek"
Nova and Camtek reported strong earnings and solid guidance last week, but while Nova's stock surged, Camtek's pulled back. "I think investors are less familiar with Camtek, which is unjustified," says Sergey Vastchenok from Oppenheimer. Is there a bigger opportunity in Camtek compared to Nova, and why is the DeepSeek turmoil actually a positive signal for both companies?
Interview
CyberArk Chairman: “I Can’t Recall a Year in the Last Decade When We Didn’t Hire, Including in IsraeCyberArk has crossed the $1 billion revenue threshold, surpassed $20 billion in market capitalization, and continues to expand through acquisitions and partnerships. Chairman and Founder Udi Mokady emphasizes that the company is no longer just about PAM - it’s now a leader in identity security.
- After Doubling in Value – Innoviz Raises Funds at a 13% Discount
Innoviz stock, long stuck below $1, surged past $2 on recent positive developments but has since retreated. With annual cash burn of $80 million and similar reserves, the company is leveraging the higher price to raise $40 million. The stock dropped
26% after the announcement. Interview
Monday Soars 30%: "We'll Keep Growing Through Existing Customers and AI"Monday surges after strong earnings and guidance; Co-CEO Roy Mann and CFO Eliran Glazer discuss future acquisitions: "We're actively evaluating companies and hope to complete one or two acquisitions this year." On whether Monday is a product company or an R&D company: "We're a product company. If you win customers' hearts through the product, they won’t leave you."
Earnings
Monday Crushes Expectations and Delivers Strong Guidance; Stock SoarsMonday beats Q4 expectations with $1.08 EPS vs. $0.79 expected; delivers strong forward guidance—projects 2025 revenue between $1.208B-$1.221B, surpassing Wall Street's $1.21B estimate. Shares surge in pre-market trading
/>- "Check Point Can Close the Gap with Palo Alto—If I Didn't Believe That, I Wouldn't Be Here"
Nadav Zafrir, Check Point's new CEO, speaks after the earnings release: "Thirty years of experience have prepared me well for this role—we can do big things at Check Point." On AI’s impact on cybersecurity: "We know some things have changed, some things won’t, and some changes we can’t yet predict. But Check Point can lead in this space, too."