Investors·2025-12-08 05:17Group 1: Market Performance - Israel's stock market has outperformed the U.S. market since October 7, 2023, with significant gains in U.S.-traded companies such as Teva Pharmaceutical, Elbit Systems, and Tower Semiconductor [5] - The stock market has shown resilience, ending a tough month on a high note, with positive indicators heading into December [6] Group 2: Corporate Developments - Confluent (CFLT) stock surged over 20% following reports that IBM is nearing an $11 billion acquisition deal for the data software company, with an announcement expected soon [6] - IBM is also collaborating with Cisco on quantum computing initiatives, which has contributed to its stock performance despite a general retreat in AI stock rallies [10] Group 3: Investment Insights - A free webinar is being offered to help investors prepare their portfolios for 2026 by learning to read key market signals [2] - Discounts are available for IBD Digital and IBD Live, aimed at helping investors make smarter investment decisions in 2026 [3]