Market Overview#
Israel's stock market experienced a positive close on Friday, with the TA 35 index rising by 0.21%. This increase was primarily driven by strong performances in the Biomed, Technology, and Real Estate sectors.
Top Gainers#
Among the top performers on the TA 35, Tower Semiconductor Ltd saw a significant increase, rising 7.85% to close at 52,740.00 points. Other notable gainers included Camtek Ltd, which rose 4.83% to finish at 54,450.00 points, and Nova, which increased by 4.64% to close at 151,200.00 points.
Biggest Losers#
On the downside, Enlight Energy experienced a decline of 4.70%, closing at 22,510.00 points. ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd also fell by 2.52% to end at 1,585.00 points, while NICE Ltd dropped 2.28% to close at 36,500.00 points.
Market Statistics#
Overall, advancing stocks outnumbered those that declined, with 289 stocks gaining compared to 164 that fell, while 98 remained unchanged on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. In commodities, crude oil prices rose, with May delivery up 1.18% to $96.68 a barrel. Brent oil also increased, while gold futures saw a slight decline. Currency exchange rates showed the US dollar strengthening against the Israeli shekel.