The verse from Psalm 126 seems very apt for Israel’s world-famous fizzy drinks machine company Sodastream, which is building a massive new factory near Beersheva. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000661143&fid=1725

Israel’s Broadlight’s communications processors http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000664502&fid=1725

Tel Aviv University researchers have proved that companies that are open about their products’ faults usually attract more customers. http://www.israelnews.net/story/809804/ht/Pointing-out-blemishes-in-products-attracts-more-consumers

These fifteen top Israeli start-up companies are touring the US thanks to Bootcamp Ventures, an organisation that introduces Israeli innovators to new sources of investment capital. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000663169&fid=1725

As world stock markets are in turmoil, Israeli indices seem unaffected. http://english.themarker.com/israeli-stocks-advance-against-bearish-world-trend-1.372946?localLinksEnabled=false

Newport Corp of California has bought Israel’s Ophir Optronics for $230 Million. Ophir makes infrared optics and optics for lasers. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000662124&fid=1725

More people will now benefit from Israeli products for hair removal, acne treatment and skin rejuvenation now that Israel’s Radiancy has merged with US company Photomedex. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000661523&fid=1725

Israel Chemicals has won another $235 million order for the chemical fertiliser to improve China’s agricultural output and feed its enormous population. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000661637&fid=1725