AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShipping: A ZIM-operated container ship sailing from Haifa sank after a drone attack in the Black Sea. Its crew was rescued; 421 containers were lost, though ZIM says its direct financial damage appears minimal. Energy Costs: Israeli gasoline will drop NIS 0.42 per liter on Saturday, to NIS 7.35, but could climb to NIS 8.35 when a temporary excise-tax cut expires on November 4. High oil and refining costs are keeping prices elevated. Technology: LightSolver secured a multi-year paid collaboration with Israel’s Defense Ministry to develop photonic computing for demanding applications. Mobileye beat third-quarter forecasts and raised its annual outlook, but its shares weakened amid uncertainty over CEO Amnon Shashua’s successor. Markets: Israel’s inconclusive election has rattled investors, with Tel Aviv shares falling and the shekel weakening as parties negotiate over the next government. Quantum Computing: Intel agreed to acquire Israeli startup Classiq in a reported $2.3 billion deal, a landmark exit for the country’s tech sector.
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