James Chen
James Chen — Editor-in-Chief at OwlyTimes, which he founded in 2025 with a small team of editors. Reports on markets with a CPA's suspicion and a reporter's notebook. Came to the project after seven years on a regional business desk in Chicago, where he learned to read footnotes before press releases. Numbers tell stories; he edits the stories so they tell the truth.
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FinanceCouncil approves $180M bond for Nichirei Global Foods expansion
The Finance and Administration Council Committee approved a $180 million bond on May 12 to build a new Nichirei Global Foods factory in Craighead Park.
BusinessCollege Board Adds AP Business Course to Tackle Curriculum Gaps
The College Board launches AP Business with Personal Finance this fall to help students bridge the gap between high school courses and career readiness.
FinanceBaFin opens specialized AI unit to counter rising cyber threats
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Snap Inc. excludes $400 million in projected Perplexity revenue from its 2026 profit forecasts as the company prioritizes financial caution over expansion.
FinanceZ.ai, MiniMax lead $22B surge in Hong Kong AI listings
Z.ai, MiniMax, Biren, and Iluvatar CoreX drive a $22 billion surge in Hong Kong AI listings as investors favor these debuts over cooling U.S. tech stocks.
FinanceLarry Fink Sees $1 Trillion Opportunity in AI Infrastructure
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink identifies a $1 trillion investment opportunity in AI infrastructure, as hyperscalers build new data centers across the U.S. today.
FinanceVanguard 401k Hardship Withdrawals Triple to 6 Percent of Workers
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FinanceAM Best Affirms A+ Financial Strength Rating for Prudential
On May 8, 2026, AM Best affirmed an A+ Financial Strength Rating for Newark-based Prudential Financial, confirming the firm maintains a resilient balance.
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The Nihar Gala Scholarship for American Entrepreneurs opened in Seaford, Delaware on May 8, 2026, offering funding to innovators with zero entry costs.
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New College of Florida spends $500,000 per degree while the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus fate awaits a state budget committee decision in Tallahassee today.
FinanceASIC orders financial firms to bolster defenses against Mythos AI
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ordered financial firms to strengthen digital defenses against the Mythos AI system this Friday.