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Bank Leumi Reports Record Q2 Profit as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Mixed

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Globes · 24 hours ago

What happened

Bank Leumi reported a record 2.83 billion shekels net profit in Q2, prompting a 1.4 billion shekel dividend and buyback. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened mixed amid Wall Street declines and ongoing earnings reports, with notable sector fluctuations and anticipation of US inflation data.

  • 01Bank Leumi posts record Q2 net profit of 2.83 billion shekels, up 8.5% year-over-year.
  • 02Bank's board approves 50% profit distribution totaling 1.4 billion shekels, including dividends and buybacks.
  • 03Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens mixed following Wall Street declines and ongoing earnings reports.
  • 04TA-35 index rises 0.1%, banking sector surges 2.5%, while insurance and security sectors fall.
  • 05Elbit Systems shares drop 9.4% after earnings; other banks show gains.
  • 06US futures rise slightly ahead of inflation data release expected later today.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew11 minutes ago
Bank Leumi Reports Record Q2 Profit as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Mixed
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew26 minutes ago
Bank Leumi Reports Record Quarterly Profit of 2.83 Billion Shekels in Israel
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew33 minutes ago
Leumi Bank Reports Record 2.83 Billion Shekel Profit with Improved Efficiency Ratio
MaarivCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.1% Profit Decline in Q2 2026 Amid Interest Rate Cuts and New Tax
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew19 hours ago
Citigroup Upgrades Bank Hapoalim to Buy on Strong Q2 Performance
MaarivCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.49 Billion Shekel Profit, Declares 1.24 Billion Shekel Dividend
YnetCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports NIS 2.48 Billion Profit in Q2, Declares 50% Dividend Payout
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew23 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports Slight Profit Decline to NIS 2.5 Billion, Declares NIS 1.24 Billion Dividend
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew24 hours ago
Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.5 Billion Shekel Profit in Q2 Despite Special Tax

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