OwlyTimes
James Chen

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.

1488 articles published

Latest Articles

Dangote's $1.1M Gift: A Signal for Nigerian Business EducationBusiness

Dangote's $1.1M Gift: A Signal for Nigerian Business Education

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Dangote's $1.1M gift! We analyze how this investment signals a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s business education & future.

Bluepoint Shutdown: Sony Signals Industry Shift After $68B DipBusiness

Bluepoint Shutdown: Sony Signals Industry Shift After $68B Dip

Sony's Bluepoint shutdown isn't just restructuring—it's a signal! Uncover how this move reflects a $68B industry correction & Sony's evolving strategy.

Widnes Estate Eviction: £3.2M Gap Signals Industry ShiftBusiness

Widnes Estate Eviction: £3.2M Gap Signals Industry Shift

Uncover the hidden story behind Widnes evictions! Our analysis reveals a £3.2M gap exposing a troubling shift: are SMEs losing ground to property development?

Coding Firm’s Win: A Signal of Tech’s Shifting Stakes?Business

Coding Firm’s Win: A Signal of Tech’s Shifting Stakes?

Uncover the hidden meaning behind a coding firm's award! We analyze if this win signals a tech education revolution—or a costly scramble leaving workers behind.

Midsummer Studios Closure: What "Burbank" Signals for IndiesBusiness

Midsummer Studios Closure: What "Burbank" Signals for Indies

Midsummer Studios' sudden closure reveals a troubling trend. Uncover what "Burbank"’s demise signals for indie game developers & the future of creative risk.

UK Surplus: Analysis Reveals Fragile Economic SignalFinance

UK Surplus: Analysis Reveals Fragile Economic Signal

Uncover the hidden story behind the UK’s record surplus! Our analysis reveals why this seemingly positive signal masks fragile finances & strategic shifts.

Tech Theft: Iran Link Signals $85B IP Risk to USBusiness

Tech Theft: Iran Link Signals $85B IP Risk to US

Uncover the hidden risks behind tech theft! Our analysis reveals how Iran's link to Silicon Valley exposes a $85B IP threat & vulnerabilities in US innovation.

UK Surplus Signals Deeper Economic Reliance ShiftFinance

UK Surplus Signals Deeper Economic Reliance Shift

Uncover the hidden story behind the UK's record surplus! Our analysis reveals shifting economic reliance & potential risks masked by impressive figures.

Equinox & NYC Gyms: Cancellation Fees Under ScrutinyBusiness

Equinox & NYC Gyms: Cancellation Fees Under Scrutiny

Uncover the hidden costs of NYC gym memberships! Our analysis reveals how Equinox & others face scrutiny over cancellation fees & deceptive practices. Lear...

Saylor's Bitcoin Bet: Share Dilution's High Stakes AnalysisFinance

Saylor's Bitcoin Bet: Share Dilution's High Stakes Analysis

Uncover the hidden risks of Saylor's Bitcoin bet! Our analysis reveals how aggressive share dilution is fueling MicroStrategy's strategy—and impacting inve...

NOLA Coworking Boom: A Shift in Commercial Real EstateBusiness

NOLA Coworking Boom: A Shift in Commercial Real Estate

Uncover how New Orleans' coworking boom reveals a major shift in commercial real estate. Analyze the data & discover what this surge means for the city's f...

$1.7M Retirement: What It Signals for High EarnersFinance

$1.7M Retirement: What It Signals for High Earners

Uncover the surprising strategy behind a $1.7M early retirement! We analyze how disciplined saving, not complex investments, unlocks financial freedom for ...