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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Bend Tourism: Mt. Bachelor’s $2.1M Buy Signals a ShiftBusiness

Bend Tourism: Mt. Bachelor’s $2.1M Buy Signals a Shift

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Memphis in May: BBQ Contest Signals City's Rebound

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Jobs Report Analysis: White House Spin vs. Real Risks

Uncover the truth behind the latest jobs report! We dissect the White House's claims, revealing hidden risks & economic nuances you won't find elsewhere.

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Maximus's Surge: Performance Medicine's Impact on Growth?

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UC Lindner CBAAs: $600K Signals Shift to Student Support

Uncover Lindner College's strategic shift! We analyze how $600K from the CBAAs reveals a powerful focus on student support & regional business investment.

Iran Crisis: Russia's Gains as US Attention ShiftsBusiness

Iran Crisis: Russia's Gains as US Attention Shifts

Uncover Russia's surprising advantage in the Iran crisis! We analyze how the Ukraine conflict fuels Moscow’s gains & exposes a critical, overlooked geopoli...

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Iran War: $4 Gas & TS Lombard's Economic Analysis

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Amazon Surcharge: A $3.5B Signal of Geopolitical RiskFinance

Amazon Surcharge: A $3.5B Signal of Geopolitical Risk

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Tampa Bay Chamber: $1M to Fight Entrepreneur Suicide Crisis

Uncover why Tampa Bay's bold $1M initiative targets entrepreneur suicide. We analyze this groundbreaking shift in economic development—saving lives, not ju...

OpenAI & TBPN: A Media Shift With Big ImplicationsBusiness

OpenAI & TBPN: A Media Shift With Big Implications

Uncover the surprising OpenAI-TBPN deal! We analyze what this media acquisition reveals about AI's evolving strategy & its relationship with public perception.

SEDA Hire: $1.3B Litigation Market's Growth & Shift AnalyzedFinance

SEDA Hire: $1.3B Litigation Market's Growth & Shift Analyzed

Uncover the hidden forces driving the $1.3B litigation support boom! Our analysis reveals how one key hire signals a critical shift in expert witness demand.

FinTech Lending: Why the Gap for Minority Firms Persists—AnalysisFinance

FinTech Lending: Why the Gap for Minority Firms Persists—Analysis

Uncover why FinTech lending isn't fully bridging the gap for minority firms. Our analysis reveals surprising data & exposes the systemic challenges hinderi...