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

Latest Articles

OC Housing: Leaders Build Can't Solve Affordability CrisisBusiness

OC Housing: Leaders Build Can't Solve Affordability Crisis

Uncover why Orange County's housing crisis persists despite good intentions. Our analysis reveals the deeper economic forces at play & what's truly needed.

UK Climate Cuts: Security Stakes Rise – AnalysisFinance

UK Climate Cuts: Security Stakes Rise – Analysis

Intelligence Warnings Ignored: Uncover how UK climate cuts escalate national security risks. Our analysis reveals a dangerous disconnect between threats & ...

Home Base Iowa: Talent Shift & the Stakes for GrowthBusiness

Home Base Iowa: Talent Shift & the Stakes for Growth

Uncover Iowa's surprising talent strategy! We analyze Home Base Iowa, revealing how it's strategically winning the war for skilled workers—and what it mean...

Leavittsburg Dam Removal: Business Feels $4M ImpactFinance

Leavittsburg Dam Removal: Business Feels $4M Impact

Uncover the hidden costs of environmental projects. Our analysis reveals how the Leavittsburg Dam removal impacts local businesses & sparks a vital debate.

Cranston Finances: Zidelis Exit Signals Budget Stakes RiseFinance

Cranston Finances: Zidelis Exit Signals Budget Stakes Rise

Uncover the hidden implications of Cranston's Finance Director's sudden exit. Our analysis reveals how this shift escalates budget battles & what's next.

Anthropic & Pentagon: $7.3B in AI Funding at Stake – AnalysisBusiness

Anthropic & Pentagon: $7.3B in AI Funding at Stake – Analysis

Uncover the hidden implications of the Anthropic-Pentagon AI funding clash. Our analysis reveals why $7.3B is at stake & what this means for US national se...

UK Market Crash: Oil & US Data Signal Recession RisksFinance

UK Market Crash: Oil & US Data Signal Recession Risks

Uncover the hidden forces behind the UK market crash! Our analysis reveals how oil shocks & US data expose deeper recession risks than headlines suggest.

Envision’s $600M Loan: Green Tech Lending’s New SignalFinance

Envision’s $600M Loan: Green Tech Lending’s New Signal

Decode the surprising surge in green tech lending! Our analysis reveals why Envision’s $600M loan signals a major shift—and what it means for investors.

Louisiana's Gains: Workforce Shortage Signals Trouble Ahead – AnalysisBusiness

Louisiana's Gains: Workforce Shortage Signals Trouble Ahead – Analysis

Louisiana's booming economy faces a hidden threat: a severe workforce shortage. Uncover the critical skills gap jeopardizing billions in new investment & w...

ITB Berlin: AI's Travel Impact – A Pragmatic Reality CheckBusiness

ITB Berlin: AI's Travel Impact – A Pragmatic Reality Check

Beyond the hype, we dissect AI's *true* impact on travel. ITB Berlin revealed cautious integration, not revolution. Uncover the challenges & hidden realities.

Fig Security Funding: A 'Silent Failure' Wake-Up CallBusiness

Fig Security Funding: A 'Silent Failure' Wake-Up Call

Uncover the hidden cybersecurity flaw exposed by Fig Security's funding. We analyze why billions spent aren't enough & reveal the foundation cracks you nee...

Berkshire & Kraft Heinz: $15.4B Stakes in CPG ShiftBusiness

Berkshire & Kraft Heinz: $15.4B Stakes in CPG Shift

Uncover the strategy behind Berkshire Hathaway's massive Kraft Heinz investment. Our analysis reveals why Buffett's patience signals a CPG sector turnaround.