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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Consumer Confidence Drop: Anxiety Signals Economic ShiftFinance

Consumer Confidence Drop: Anxiety Signals Economic Shift

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Iran Conflict & Costs: Sentiment Plunge Signals Economic Shift

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Middle East Crisis: 401k Impact & Retirement StakesBusiness

Middle East Crisis: 401k Impact & Retirement Stakes

Uncover how the Middle East crisis reshapes your retirement. Our analysis reveals why geopolitical risk now impacts your 401k—and what to do next.

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Tallahassee Surveillance: $350 & the Stakes for Privacy Analysis

Uncover the hidden costs of Tallahassee's new surveillance program. Our analysis reveals how outsourcing security shifts privacy stakes & impacts community...

Banks Shutdown: $32K/Hour Impact & Opening Day StakesBusiness

Banks Shutdown: $32K/Hour Impact & Opening Day Stakes

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Iran Conflict Signals Deeper Consumer Financial Fears: AnalysisFinance

Iran Conflict Signals Deeper Consumer Financial Fears: Analysis

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Tomahawk Use Signals US Stockpile Shift & War StakesBusiness

Tomahawk Use Signals US Stockpile Shift & War Stakes

Uncover the hidden implications of the US's Tomahawk missile surge. Our analysis reveals a concerning stockpile shift & exposes vulnerabilities in US milit...

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Oil Surge: 2022 Inflation Risks Resurface—Analysis

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Burn Pit BBQ & Walmart: A Veteran Fundraiser's Impact

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Dow Plunge: Iran Conflict Signals Economic Shift & Fed ConcernsFinance

Dow Plunge: Iran Conflict Signals Economic Shift & Fed Concerns

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CoStar-Visual Lease: Data Takes Center Stage in CRE TechBusiness

CoStar-Visual Lease: Data Takes Center Stage in CRE Tech

Uncover the surprising shift in CRE tech! Our analysis reveals why lease data—not flashy innovations—is now king. Discover what CoStar's Visual Lease deal ...

Rubio's Iran Claims: Analysis of a Growing Reality GapFinance

Rubio's Iran Claims: Analysis of a Growing Reality Gap

Uncover the truth behind Rubio's claims about Iran's missile capabilities. Our analysis reveals a widening gap between Washington's optimism & reality.