Consumers are projected to spend a staggering $23.6 billion on Easter this year, with candy, food, and gifts leading as top purchases. Insights from NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics illustrate this anticipated consumer spending. Interestingly, Microsoft regains its position as the world’s most valuable public company with a market cap of $2.64 trillion, surpassing Apple. This reveals a shifting landscape in consumer behavior and company valuations in the current economic climate.