AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSemiconductors: Intel expects the deadly explosion at its Kiryat Gat plant to cost about $600 million in revenue over two quarters. The disruption, combined with weak PC demand and manufacturing bottlenecks, helped drive a sharp fall in its shares after a disappointing forecast. Shipping: A drone attack sank a ZIM-chartered container ship sailing from Israel off Bulgaria; all crew members were rescued, but the incident highlights risks to commercial routes. Technology: Intel agreed to acquire Israeli quantum-computing startup Classiq for a reported $2.3 billion, while Israel Aerospace Industries approved a merger with ELTA. Workforce: From 2027, Israel will recruit Sri Lankan workers only through a government-to-government scheme, ending private-agency recruitment. Energy: Gasoline prices are set to fall by 42 agorot per liter, to NIS 7.35, despite earlier forecasts of a steep increase.
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