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

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Packaging Costs Surge 156%: A Johnson County Economic SignalBusiness

Packaging Costs Surge 156%: A Johnson County Economic Signal

Uncover the hidden economic story behind rising packaging costs! Our analysis reveals how tariff pressures are quietly destabilizing Johnson County businesses.

Brighthouse Deal: $6 Spread Signals Regulatory Risk?Finance

Brighthouse Deal: $6 Spread Signals Regulatory Risk?

Unlock the hidden risk in Brighthouse's $6 spread. We analyze why the market doubts this deal will close – and what it reveals about regulatory hurdles.

Fiserv's Plunge: An Undervalued Fintech? Analysis.Finance

Fiserv's Plunge: An Undervalued Fintech? Analysis.

Uncover the truth behind Fiserv's dramatic plunge. Our analysis reveals if this fintech's steep discount signals a smart buy or a value trap. Don't miss th...

HB's $50M Deficit: Infrastructure at Risk – AnalysisBusiness

HB's $50M Deficit: Infrastructure at Risk – Analysis

Uncover the hidden risks behind Huntington Beach’s $50M deficit. Our analysis reveals how deferred infrastructure investments threaten the city’s future.

TES 6: Howard Signals a Return to Elder Scrolls RootsBusiness

TES 6: Howard Signals a Return to Elder Scrolls Roots

Uncover what Todd Howard’s recent comments *really* mean for TES 6! We analyze Bethesda’s shift, revealing how they’re returning to Elder Scrolls’ core—and...

Amazon Fees Signal Trouble for Small Sellers in 2026Business

Amazon Fees Signal Trouble for Small Sellers in 2026

Uncover the hidden threat to small Amazon sellers! Our analysis reveals how rising fees, like the "aged inventory surcharge," could cripple businesses by 2026.

Costco Gift Card Recall: Industry Risks Signal a ShiftBusiness

Costco Gift Card Recall: Industry Risks Signal a Shift

Uncover the hidden risks behind Costco's gift card recall! Our analysis reveals how this shutdown exposes vulnerabilities & signals a major shift for retailers.

$17.7B Cable News Shift: Fox's Prime Time PlaybookBusiness

$17.7B Cable News Shift: Fox's Prime Time Playbook

Uncover Fox News's $17.7B strategy! We analyze how cable news is redefining prime time, shifting resources & chasing valuable ad dollars. Gain key insights.

Trump Airport Trademark: A Branding Play for Future Gains AnalysisBusiness

Trump Airport Trademark: A Branding Play for Future Gains Analysis

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Trump's airport trademark filings. Our analysis reveals a calculated branding play for future profits & power—don't ...

Fed's 3.6% Hold: Rate Cuts Delayed, Inflation Still KeyFinance

Fed's 3.6% Hold: Rate Cuts Delayed, Inflation Still Key

Uncover why the Fed's rate hold signals a longer wait for relief. Our analysis reveals a crucial shift in their strategy, prioritizing inflation control—wh...

FAS Surge: Analysis of a Risky Financial BetFinance

FAS Surge: Analysis of a Risky Financial Bet

Uncover the risks behind FAS's surge! Our analysis reveals why this leveraged ETF isn't a simple financial sector bet—it's a high-stakes wager on the Fed &...

IE Global BBA: A $68K University Shift?Business

IE Global BBA: A $68K University Shift?

Uncover IE Business School's bold $68K Global BBA shift! We analyze how this disruptive program—relocating students worldwide—redefines business education ...