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.

388 articles published

Latest Articles

Culver City Attracts $4.4 Billion in Tech and Creative DevelopmentsBusiness

Culver City Attracts $4.4 Billion in Tech and Creative Developments

Uncover why Culver City’s $4.4B development boom isn't just growth—it's a calculated power move. Analyze how it's reshaping LA's tech landscape.

AI's Hidden Risks: Debt & Geopolitics Threaten GrowthFinance

AI's Hidden Risks: Debt & Geopolitics Threaten Growth

Uncover AI's surprising fragility! Our analysis reveals how debt, geopolitical tensions, & a precarious supply chain threaten the AI boom's future.

Suffolk Supervisors Face $300M Waste Disposal Cost Crisis in CommackFinance

Suffolk Supervisors Face $300M Waste Disposal Cost Crisis in Commack

Uncover the hidden economic fallout of Long Island's waste crisis. Our analysis reveals how a $300M price tag threatens town budgets & future growth.

Israel Kills IRGC Navy Commander Tangsiri in Strait of Hormuz StrikeFinance

Israel Kills IRGC Navy Commander Tangsiri in Strait of Hormuz Strike

Uncover the strategy behind Israel's bold strikes on Iran's naval command. Our analysis reveals how this escalation reshapes power in Hormuz & beyond.

Trump Cabinet Meeting Highlights Strategy to Manage Iran ConflictFinance

Trump Cabinet Meeting Highlights Strategy to Manage Iran Conflict

Uncover the hidden forces shaping Trump's Iran strategy. Our analysis reveals how the conflict impacts US energy & consumers – beyond the headlines.

Ciara to Host FIT Annual Gala at NYC Cathedral on April 14Business

Ciara to Host FIT Annual Gala at NYC Cathedral on April 14

Uncover the surprising power play behind Ciara hosting the FIT Gala! We analyze how this move signals a shift in fashion's future – celebrity, responsibili...

Dell's $50B AI Push: BofA Sees High Upside AheadFinance

Dell's $50B AI Push: BofA Sees High Upside Ahead

Uncover why Bank of America is bullish on Dell's $50B AI strategy! Our analysis reveals a potential market undervaluation & explores the data driving this ...

Iran Conflict Weakens Russia’s Economy While Boosting China’s PowerFinance

Iran Conflict Weakens Russia’s Economy While Boosting China’s Power

Uncover the hidden power dynamics of the Iran conflict! Our analysis reveals how it's quietly boosting China while exposing Russia's economic vulnerabiliti...

WWE Splits Content Across Four Platforms to Boost Streaming RevenueBusiness

WWE Splits Content Across Four Platforms to Boost Streaming Revenue

Unpack WWE's surprising streaming strategy! We analyze their multi-platform approach, revealing how it foreshadows a fragmented future for sports media & r...

Dimon: Iran War Could Unlock $1.5T Mideast InvestmentFinance

Dimon: Iran War Could Unlock $1.5T Mideast Investment

Uncover the surprising logic behind Dimon's bold claim: an Iran war could spark $1.5T in Middle East investment. Our analysis reveals the economic incentiv...

Interior Dept and TotalEnergies Divert $928M From Wind to Oil ProjectsFinance

Interior Dept and TotalEnergies Divert $928M From Wind to Oil Projects

Uncover the strategy behind Trump’s energy pivot! $928M shifts from wind to oil—but it’s more than a policy change. Analyze the calculated risk & global po...

Plus-size models featured in only 0.3 percent of FW26 runway looksBusiness

Plus-size models featured in only 0.3 percent of FW26 runway looks

Uncover the troubling trend: FW26 runways show a *regression* in plus-size representation. Our analysis reveals why this business decision impacts luxury f...