The Ticker: Internet of Things Startup ForeScout Slates $100 Million IPO on Wall Street
S&P; Maalot slashes debt rating of Kardan NV three notches to CCC | Tel Aviv shares end higher on back on insurance gains
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Bank Hapoalim, Israel's Largest Lender, to Pull Out of Switzerland Amid U.S. Tax Probe
Surprise move effectively closes Bank Hapoalim's entire private banking operation
Tech Nation Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils Unmanned Helicopter for Evacuating Wounded Soldiers
Equity crowdfunding raised $200 million for startups since 2012 ■ Cogentix puts $2 million into Israeli startup developing treatment for overactive bladder ■ Mobileye rivals cry foul over tax rules they favor it on anti-collision devices
Business in Brief Israel's Delek Drilling in Pact With Russia's Gazprom to Develop Natgas-powered Transportation
Biran loses control of Alon Group after cash fails to arrive in time ■ Pharma gives end-of-the-day lift to stocks ■ Bank of Israel names two economics professors to monetary policy committee ■
Chinese-owned Playtika Buys Israeli Firm Jelly Button Games
Gaming giant reportedly paid tens of millions of dollars for maker of casual games
Amazon to Set Up Alexa Development in Israel
U.S. company on hiring spree for 100 scientists, engineers and project managers
As Airbnb Grows in Israel, So Do Complaints From the Neighbors
While tourists enjoy bargain rates local residents suffer noise and traffic
The Ticker: In Surprise Move, TASE CEO Offers to Buy Shareholders' Stock
Stocks end moderately higher as financial services post big gains | Alcobra agrees to merger with Arcturus | Talks with CVC to take 40% stake in Super-Pharm in jeopardy
In Big Win for Opponents of Israel's Natural Gas Cartel, Supreme Court OKs Class Action Suit
Justices allow suit claiming Tamar partners overcharged Israel Electric Corp. to proceed
Turning an Army Outpost Into a Boutique Hotel: Tackling Israel's White Elephant Epidemic
Israel’s three biggest cities have some 1.5 million square meters of space in derelict buildings such as former movie theaters and telephone exchanges. Converting them brings many challenges, including from local residents and business owners
