St. Patrick’s Day spending could reach $7.7 billion this year, according to NRF projections. Per-person spend is expected to come in at around $47.45, up from $43.64 last year, and 60% appear read to don the green and celebrate the holiday in 2026 (via NRF).

Best Buy is positioning itself as the go-to retailer for AI-powered devices, with AI glasses and gaming peripherals being some examples of this strategy. “The idea of AI for the consumer is kind of a long-tail space where we will have a unique advantage,” CEO Corie Barry said (via Modern Retail).

Anheuser-Busch is showing relative strength as the overall beer market shows signs of struggling. Michelob Ultra is the best-selling beer in the United States, and “Anheuser-Busch has done a really good job diversifying their portfolio,” according to Dave Williams, president of Bump Williams Consulting (via CNN Business).

China’s trade surplus hit a record high during the January-February period, rising to $213.6 billion — beating estimates of ~$180 billion. Exports from China rose by 21.8% year-over-year during the same time frame (via CNBC).

After hitting a high of nearly $120 the day prior, oil prices fell to about $90 per barrel on Mar. 10, easing some investor fears. Regardless, oil prices remain elevated in the face of the ongoing Iran conflict (via AP News).