Jewish business owners find swastikas on sidewalk: ‘It’s kind of a sick feeling’
SEATTLE — The owners of a West Seattle business say someone painted swastikas in front of their store, and they believe they were targeted because they are Jewish. “It’s cruel, ” More...
Argus, Check Point partner to prevent car hacking
Two Israeli cyber security companies are teaming up to dramatically reduce threats and risks for connected cars. Argus Cyber Security, an Israeli automotive cyber security pioneer and one of the few More...
Teva raises extra $658 million in underwriters’ options
The underwriters for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ share offering last month have exercised their over-allotment option to purchase additional shares worth $658 million. Following the exercising of these More...
PayPal Completes Acquisition of Xoom
PayPal has completed its previously announced acquisition of Xoom. In accordance with the terms of the acquisition agreement announced on July 1, PayPal acquired all of the outstanding shares of Xoom More...
Business Insider’s list of The 27 hottest Israeli startups of 2015
The always-hot Israeli startup scene has been going even more bonkers lately. 2015 has been a record-breaker for VC funding. The valuations of young companies are skyrocketing and private-equity bankers have More...
Good News From Israel
In the 20th Sep 2015 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include: · South Africa has chosen an Israeli system to screen blood for viruses. · An Israeli aid organization More...
Comverse changes name to Xura
The new identity reflects the joint company’s mission to be the trusted next-generation digital technology provider to operators and enterprises across the globe, 10 year after Comverse’ chairman More...
KKR to Buy Stake in London Hedge-Fund Firm Marshall Wace
KKR & Co. purchase a 24.9 percent strategic interest in London-based Marshall Wace LLP marks the New York private-equity firm’s most significant move yet into hedge funds. The price wasn’t disclosed, More...
Microsoft confirms it has acquired Israeli cloud security platform Adallom
Microsoft announced its acquisition of the Israeli cyber security startup Adallom, for an undisclosed sum. Confirmation comes two months after rumors first emerged of a potential $320 million deal. Adallom’s More...
Amaya launches daily fantasy sports service StarsDraft.com
Amaya, the Canadian parent company of PokerStars, has launched daily fantasy sports website StarsDraft.com. At the moment, the service will be available in selected US markets and later through PokerStars. In More...