

Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Israel ETF (NYSEARCA:EIS) by 142.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 60,056 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 35,267

The iShares MSCI Israel ETF offers concentrated exposure to Israeli equities, with strong representation in financials, technology, and defense sectors. EIS benefits from a supportive macro backdrop, robust GDP growth forecasts, easing inflation, and sectoral momentum in tech and defense. Valuation remains reasonable at a 17x P/E, though the fund trades above its 10-year average and faces concentration and geopolitical risks.

Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, today announced that Jina AI models are available for on-premises and air-gapped environments through Jina On-Prem.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2026) - District Metals Corp. (TSXV: DMX) (Nasdaq First North: DMXSE SDB) (OTCQX: DMXCF) (FSE: DFPP); ("District" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of an independent Economic Impact Study ("EIS") completed by BDO Canada LLP for the Viken Energy Metals Deposit (the "Viken Deposit") within the Viken Property located in Jämtland County, Sweden. The EIS evaluates the broader economic and social benefits based upon the proposed Phase 1 mine operation at the Viken Deposit outlined in the Company's Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA").1 The EIS demonstrates that development of the Viken Deposit would generate substantial economic value for Sweden through project activity, government tax revenues, and long-term employment opportunities.

Comprehensive Review Supported to Address Stakeholder Concerns Anthony Huston, President and CEO: "Our team has been preparing for this level of review throughout the process, and we remain confident in our ability to deliver this critical domestic graphite supply chain project on our targeted 2029 timeline. We are pleased with the efforts of FAST 41 and USACE to maintain a completion date that is only two (2) years from the original date of filing.

In a recent interview, legendary investor Bill Ackman was asked about why he was bullish on the economy of Israel. The question comes with Ackman owning around a 5% stake in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

With indications that President Donald Trump will support lifting the ban on selling F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters to Turkey, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has predictably expressed opposition. While a delivery of the fifth-generation combat aircraft to Turkey likely isn't imminent even if swiftly approved, Russia, meanwhile, seems to have made progress in manufacturing the first batch of 4.5-generation Su-35 Flanker fighters Iran ordered years ago.

Israel has launched its fifth competitive process to search for more natural gas in the country's economic waters, Energy Minister Eli Cohen said on Monday, seeking to bolster domestic reserves while increasing exports.