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.
387 articles published
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BusinessIran Air Adds Two Used Airbus A330s Despite International Sanctions
Uncover the hidden strategy behind Iran Air's fleet expansion. Our analysis reveals how they're navigating sanctions, testing limits, & securing vital routes.
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Uncover the surprising economic ripple effect of Marietta's river cruises! Our analysis reveals if this paddlewheeler revival signals broader recovery for ...
BusinessMichael Dell Outperforms Carl Icahn With 30% Annual Growth Rate
Uncover how Dell's $100B valuation reveals a crucial market shift! We analyze the triumph of long-term building over activist raiding—a blueprint for success.
BusinessIran's Aviation: Sanctions Fuel a Ghost Fleet & Survival Mode
Uncover how Iran’s aviation industry endures under sanctions. We analyze a "ghost fleet" of aging planes & reveal surprising resilience born of necessity.
FinanceTrump Says Joint US-Israel Operation in Tehran Forced Airspace Closure
Trump's airspace closure reveals a bold US-Israeli strategy! Uncover the deeper meaning: reshaping regional power, economic leverage, & a new risk threshold.
FinanceDow Drops 1,000 Points as Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Prices Up
Uncover the hidden economic forces driving the Iran conflict. Our analysis reveals how markets, AI, and dollar strength signal a strategic shift—brace for ...
FinanceMorocco Backs Gulf States and US Following Iranian Missile Attacks
Uncover the surprising shift in Gulf security! Morocco’s strong stance after Iran’s attacks reveals a calculated realignment. Analyze what this means for r...
FinanceUAE Defense Ministry Reports $540 Million in Intercepted Weapons
Uncover the hidden economic fallout of Gulf attacks! We analyze how $540M in weapons exposes the region’s fragile prosperity & shifting security landscape.
BusinessTrump Prepares for Protracted Conflict with Iran as US Staff Evacuate
Unravel the US evacuations in Iran's conflict. Our analysis reveals a strategic shift: are we entering a "forever war"? Discover the implications now.
BusinessUS MBA Students Flock to ESSEC as Applications Rise 17 Percent
Uncover why top US MBA candidates are choosing European schools like ESSEC. Analyze the $28K premium & discover how a global mindset unlocks career success.
BusinessIESE International MBA Students Face €25,000 Cultural Adaptation Cost
Uncover the hidden costs of international student integration at IESE. Our analysis reveals a €25K opportunity gap & how schools can unlock global talent's...
BusinessESCP Surge: The $28K Hidden Cost of Global MBA Dreams
Uncover the hidden costs of pursuing an ESCP MBA! Our analysis reveals how global business dreams can carry a $28K price tag beyond tuition—and why.