Bitcoin’s 2023 rally gathers steam as cryptocurrency briefly tops $23,000 – CNBC

Bitcoin had a tough 2022. Now investors are looking toward 2023 with caution when it comes to cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin continued its climb Monday as traders took news of another crypto bankruptcy in their stride and placed bets on a Federal Reserve “pivot” to cutting interest rates.

The price of the No. 1 token briefly topped $23,10…….

How utilities can use advanced analytics to elevate customer … – McKinsey

Across industries, customers increasingly expect interactions with companies to be simple, predictive, and seamless across channels. Three examples demonstrate this kind of enhanced customer experience:

A North American utility proactively notifies customers about higher bills during the winter and provides customers with tips on how to reduce their bills.

A bank alerts its custom…….

Cybersecurity ETFs are struggling, despite their resilient promise – CNBC

Tech stocks have had a strong start to the year despite slowing growth and layoffs hitting the sector, but one sub group within the sector that was supposed to be relatively sheltered from such macroeconomic concerns finds itself stuck in neutral instead. Through the first three weeks of the year, the exchange traded funds tracking cybersecurity stocks are underperforming the rest of tech secto…….

The drugs with the biggest TV advertising budgets typically have “low therapeutic value,” study says – Salon

You’ve probably seen this ad before: A suburban family about to head to do something recreational. Then, mom or dad suddenly clutches their abdomen. The color drains from the screen. A voice solemnly asks, “Do you experience [insert symptoms]? Talk to your doctor about [marketing word for magenta drug capsule]. Side effects include [half a medical dictionary].” Cut to a green meadow with color …….

Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi: Who sold the most smartphones in 2022? – Gizchina.com

Samsung and Apple are succeeding and making headway in a global market that contracted by 11% in 2022. Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, their Top 5 competitors, are all lagging behind.

Which companies were able to sell the most in the smartphone market in 2022? There’s not much of a surprise. The three winners are the same as they were the previous year, according to analysis firm Canalys, whi…….