TA-35 closes 2.0 percent higher ahead of election

TA-35 closed 82 points or 2.0 percent higher at 4,206 points on October 26. Oil and gas shares led sectors, with the group gaining 2.04 percent, as Israeli stocks advanced before Tuesday's election, Globes reported.

Palo Alto Networks was the strongest TA-35 mover, rising 10.0 percent. Elbit Systems gained 5.2 percent after announcing a contract in the Asia-Pacific region, while Strauss Group fell 5.3 percent, Investing.com reported.

Why did TA-35 rise before Israel's election?

The benchmark recovered from Friday's 1.0 percent decline. The advance was broad, with 271 stocks rising, 204 falling and 83 unchanged on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, according to Investing.com.

Real estate, oil and gas, and insurance shares led the session. The Oil & Gas Index rose 2.04 percent, while the Insurance Index gained 1.28 percent, Globes reported.

Winners and losers in TA-35

Gainers and losers at the October 26 close according to Investing.com:

• Palo Alto Networks up 10.0 percent
• Tower Semiconductor up 6.8 percent
• Camtek up 5.5 percent
• Strauss Group down 5.3 percent
• Teva down 0.6 percent

What comes next for TA-35

• October 27, 2026: Israel's parliamentary election; the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange will be closed, Sunday Guardian reports.

TA-35 price data for October 26, 2026

TA-35 closed at 4,206 points on October 26, up 82 points or 2.0 percent from the previous close of 4,124 points, Globes reported. The previous close was 4,124 points on October 23, MarketScreener reported.

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