Finance, investing, and market commentary by Andrew Lokenauth
IRS unveils 2027 federal tax brackets with 3.2 percent higher thresholds, Andrew Lokenauth notes
The IRS has released the 2027 federal income tax brackets, raising the income thresholds by 3.2 percent. Andrew Lokenauth pointed out that the biggest rate jump is from 12 percent to 22 percent, ...
Andrew Lokenauth: 30-year mortgage rate at 7.4 percent makes homeownership a luxury
The interest rate on a 30-year mortgage has reached 7.4 percent, leading to a significant increase in monthly payments. Andrew Lokenauth stated that with this rate, a $400,000 mortgage now ...
Meta revenue and valuation surpass OpenAI, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Meta is valued at $1.7 trillion and reports revenue of $230 billion, while OpenAI holds a $1.4 trillion valuation with revenue of $50 billion. Andrew Lokenauth highlights that Meta sells 4.5 times ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Elon Musk says every American child to get 1 SpaceX share in 2027
Elon Musk announced plans to give every American child one share of SpaceX in 2027. Andrew Lokenauth shared the news, noting that if a child received one share each week for 18 years, they could ...
AI investment has yet to boost productivity, Andrew Lokenauth questions
Andrew Lokenauth questioned why, despite ChatGPT approaching 4 years since its release and increased spending on artificial intelligence supporting U.S. economic growth, a measurable productivity ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Reviewing monthly bills can lead to savings through negotiation
Andrew Lokenauth advised that one of the simplest methods to save money is to review the bills people already pay, such as internet, phone, and cable, and to ask providers for lower rates. He ...
Build-A-Bear posts a 1,425% return since 2020, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Build-A-Bear has delivered a 1,425% return since 2020, outpacing major technology companies such as Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. Andrew Lokenauth highlighted these comparative ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Median home price and mortgage rate trends from 2016 to 2026
Andrew Lokenauth highlights the significant rise in U.S. housing costs over a decade, comparing data from 2016 to projections for 2026. According to Lokenauth, the median home price increases ...
Bill Gates could be worth over $1 trillion if he kept Microsoft shares, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Andrew Lokenauth points out that if Bill Gates had held onto his Microsoft shares without selling or donating them, his net worth would exceed $1 trillion, making him the world’s first ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Meta uses AI data centers to boost research tax credits in 2025
Andrew Lokenauth reports that Meta is leveraging AI data centers to claim research tax credits, with total research credits reaching almost $4,000,000,000 in 2025. The company also counted CEO ...
OpenAI and Tesla each have a $1.4 trillion valuation despite different revenues, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Andrew Lokenauth compares OpenAI and Tesla by highlighting that both companies are valued at $1.4 trillion. While Tesla reports $104 billion in revenue and OpenAI reports $70 billion in revenue, ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Bessent initiates Treasury buybacks to support U.S. bond market
Andrew Lokenauth reports that Bessent is buying back Treasuries in an effort to stabilize the bond market and bring yields down. This action aims to support overall market stability amid current ...
Mortgage rates rise while gas and unemployment increase, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Andrew Lokenauth compares current economic indicators with those from seven years ago, highlighting noticeable changes in mortgage rates, gas prices, inflation, and unemployment. According to ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Purchasing power down sharply since 1970 as hourly wage must rise 8.6 times
Andrew Lokenauth observes that achieving the same purchasing power as in 1970 would require an 8.6-fold increase in today’s hourly wage. His statement underscores the extent to which inflation ...
Anthropic valued at $965B with $65B revenue, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Andrew Lokenauth compares the valuations and revenues of Anthropic and Walmart in a recent statement. According to Lokenauth, Anthropic has a valuation of $965 billion and revenue of $65 billion, ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Oil and gas investors await key Monday developments
Andrew Lokenauth highlights anticipation among oil and gas investors as Monday approaches. The tweet signals that market participants in this sector are closely watching for potential ...
Diesel up 57 percent in six months, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Andrew Lokenauth highlights the rapid increase in diesel prices, noting that diesel stood at $3.76 the day before the war began and has now reached $5.90, a record high. San Francisco is paying ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Fed purchases of Treasury bills explained through a dating anecdote
Andrew Lokenauth uses a creative analogy involving a first date to illustrate why the Federal Reserve buys Treasury bills. The tweet suggests that while the date did not lead to a second meeting, ...
Berkshire Hathaway begins buying stocks again, Andrew Lokenauth notes
Andrew Lokenauth observes that investors are taking notice as Berkshire Hathaway resumes purchasing stocks. The move suggests attention within the investment community, given Berkshire ...
Andrew Lokenauth: Largest U.S. mortgage lender posts $451.9 million Q2 loss as shares plunge
Andrew Lokenauth reports that the largest mortgage lender in America posted a $451.9 million loss for the second quarter, while its stock declined by 35%—the sharpest drop in the company’s ...
Paying higher rent does not ensure mortgage approval, Andrew Lokenauth points out
Andrew Lokenauth shares an observation on current mortgage approval standards. He highlights a situation where a bank declined a $2,000 per month mortgage application, even though the applicant ...
