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.

384 articles published

Latest Articles

Brighthouse Financial Shares Trade at $6 Discount Amid Merger DoubtFinance

Brighthouse Financial Shares Trade at $6 Discount Amid Merger Doubt

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.

Huntington Beach faces $50 million deficit by 2032 budget reportBusiness

Huntington Beach faces $50 million deficit by 2032 budget report

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

IE Business School Launches Global BBA Requiring Continuous RelocationBusiness

IE Business School Launches Global BBA Requiring Continuous Relocation

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

West Chicago hosts Feb 28 budget meeting for $168M spending planFinance

West Chicago hosts Feb 28 budget meeting for $168M spending plan

Uncover the strategy behind West Chicago’s $168M budget reveal! Our analysis explores if this transparency push is genuine outreach or a calculated respons...

Nvidia Market Value Hits $2.2 Trillion Amid Circular Deal ConcernsFinance

Nvidia Market Value Hits $2.2 Trillion Amid Circular Deal Concerns

Uncover the hidden risk behind the AI boom! Our analysis reveals a $2.2T circular finance system fueling growth—and exposing it to a potential crash.

Stephen Colbert slams CBS for blocking interview with James TalaricoBusiness

Stephen Colbert slams CBS for blocking interview with James Talarico

Uncover the surprising power play behind Colbert's CBS rebuke! Our analysis reveals what this bold move signals for late-night's future & network control.

Pensacon's $3.2M Impact: Pensacola Bets on Experiential RetailFinance

Pensacon's $3.2M Impact: Pensacola Bets on Experiential Retail

Beyond the $3.2M impact, discover how Pensacola businesses are strategically leveraging Pensacon to build loyalty through immersive experiences. Uncover th...

Activision Ends Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Less Than Year After LaunBusiness

Activision Ends Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Less Than Year After Laun

Warzone Mobile's shutdown reveals a critical shift in mobile gaming. Discover why simply porting console games isn't enough & what this means for the future.

Romania Finance Minister Nazare Backs EU Move to €300 Billion ReformFinance

Romania Finance Minister Nazare Backs EU Move to €300 Billion Reform

Uncover Romania's bold strategy & what it reveals about the EU's future. Is a fractured union inevitable? Analyze the €300B shift & emerging power dynamics.

Romania Backs EU Economic Integration to Retain €300 Billion in CapitaFinance

Romania Backs EU Economic Integration to Retain €300 Billion in Capita

Uncover Romania's bold strategy & what it reveals about the EU's future. Is a fractured union inevitable? Analyze the €300B shift & emerging power dynamics.

Canada-EU Trade: $450B Risk Amid US TiesFinance

Canada-EU Trade: $450B Risk Amid US Ties

Uncover Canada's bold economic strategy! We analyze how a $450B trade pivot towards the EU reveals a crucial shift away from US reliance & secures future g...

Japan's 0.2% Growth Spurs Policy PivotFinance

Japan's 0.2% Growth Spurs Policy Pivot

Uncover the hidden implications of Japan's sluggish growth! Our analysis reveals how a policy shift could reshape Asian markets & global investment—don't m...