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.

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ProTech Fence awarded Idaho Small Business of the Year honorBusiness

ProTech Fence awarded Idaho Small Business of the Year honor

ProTech Fence wins Idaho Small Business Persons of the Year award for community work and quadrupled growth.

Honda Targets Record 1.4 Trillion Yen Profit by March 2029Business

Honda Targets Record 1.4 Trillion Yen Profit by March 2029

Honda targets record 1.4 trillion yen profit by March 2029, prioritizing hybrid vehicles for profitability under CEO Toshihiro Mibe's new strategy.

Cisco stock surges 15.9% to $118.06 after Q3 earnings releaseBusiness

Cisco stock surges 15.9% to $118.06 after Q3 earnings release

Cisco Systems stock jumps 15.9% to $118.06 after reporting strong Q3 earnings, boosting its market value.

Asia Pacific banks favored fossil fuels $1 to 83¢ for clean energyFinance

Asia Pacific banks favored fossil fuels $1 to 83¢ for clean energy

Asia Pacific banks funded $1 fossil fuels for 83¢ clean energy in 2024, lagging global average despite rapid transition growth.

Fresno Mayor Dyer proposes $2.55B budget for 2026-27Finance

Fresno Mayor Dyer proposes $2.55B budget for 2026-27

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer proposes a $2.55 billion budget for 2026-27, detailing the city's long-term fiscal strategy and priorities.

Methode Electronics Stock Soars 34.1% Wednesday Amid IT FocusBusiness

Methode Electronics Stock Soars 34.1% Wednesday Amid IT Focus

Methode Electronics stock jumped 34.1% Wednesday, adding $331.6 million to its market cap amid IT sector interest.

13 founders exit Thinking Machines Lab for Meta, OpenAI, xAIBusiness

13 founders exit Thinking Machines Lab for Meta, OpenAI, xAI

13 founders leave Thinking Machines Lab for Meta, OpenAI, and xAI, with 42 employees total, due to high pay.

Evaluating Micron Technology Against Top Semiconductor CompetitorsBusiness

Evaluating Micron Technology Against Top Semiconductor Competitors

Compare Micron Technology (MU) against top competitors in the volatile semiconductor industry to understand relative strengths and weaknesses.

Council approves $180M bond for Nichirei Craighead Park expansionFinance

Council approves $180M bond for Nichirei Craighead Park expansion

Finance Council Committee authorizes $180 million bond for Nichirei Global Foods expansion in Craighead Technology Park.

Colorado Businesses Keep $450M Tax Breaks After Senate VoteBusiness

Colorado Businesses Keep $450M Tax Breaks After Senate Vote

Colorado Senate kills two bills, preserving $450 million in tax breaks for businesses. Governor Polis reportedly pressured lawmakers.

College Board launches AP Business with Personal Finance this fallBusiness

College Board launches AP Business with Personal Finance this fall

College Board introduces AP Business with Personal Finance this fall to boost financial literacy and career readiness for high school students.

WFP: 363M face acute hunger this year, 36% increaseBusiness

WFP: 363M face acute hunger this year, 36% increase

WFP reports 363 million people face acute hunger in 2024, a 36% rise from last year, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis.