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

Cuba's Shift: Díaz-Canel & the Stakes of ScarcityFinance

Cuba's Shift: Díaz-Canel & the Stakes of Scarcity

Uncover the strategy behind Cuba's economic shift. Our analysis reveals Díaz-Canel's calculated move to control the narrative & secure power amidst scarcity.

Cuba's Crisis: Díaz-Canel's Reforms & the Oil Shock AnalysisFinance

Cuba's Crisis: Díaz-Canel's Reforms & the Oil Shock Analysis

Uncover the hidden strategy behind Cuba’s reforms! Our analysis reveals Díaz-Canel’s actions aren't just change, but vital damage control amid an oil crisis.

Silicon Recycling: The Stakes Rise as Waste Piles UpFinance

Silicon Recycling: The Stakes Rise as Waste Piles Up

Uncover the hidden crisis in silicon recycling! We analyze why this overlooked challenge—and massive opportunity—threatens future tech. Don't miss this vit...

F1 App Shift: The Future of Events & Fan Data?Business

F1 App Shift: The Future of Events & Fan Data?

Uncover how F1’s app overhaul signals a seismic shift in live events. We analyze the data play, revealing how experiences are becoming valuable data points.

$1.2M Impact: Cambridge Women's Economic Power AnalyzedBusiness

$1.2M Impact: Cambridge Women's Economic Power Analyzed

Uncover the surprising economic power of Cambridge women! Our analysis reveals a $1.2M impact, proving they're not just part of the economy—they drive it.

Amazon in Abu Dhabi: Geopolitical Stakes Rise for $600M BetBusiness

Amazon in Abu Dhabi: Geopolitical Stakes Rise for $600M Bet

Uncover the hidden geopolitical risks behind Amazon's Abu Dhabi retreat. Our analysis reveals how regional instability threatens $600M & future revenue.

Paramount Skydance Deal: Bonus Cuts Signal a ShiftBusiness

Paramount Skydance Deal: Bonus Cuts Signal a Shift

Uncover the hidden cost of the Paramount Skydance deal! Our analysis reveals how bonus cuts expose a strategic shift—and potential investor priorities.

$2.4B Orders Drop: Manufacturing Slowdown Signals Wider ImpactFinance

$2.4B Orders Drop: Manufacturing Slowdown Signals Wider Impact

Uncover the hidden story behind the $2.4B orders plunge! Our analysis reveals a manufacturing slowdown impacting far more than tech—anticipate the ripple e...

Texas HUB Program: Lawsuit Signals $4B Impact & Power ShiftBusiness

Texas HUB Program: Lawsuit Signals $4B Impact & Power Shift

Uncover the power struggle behind Texas’ HUB program lawsuit! We analyze how a $4B challenge could reshape state contracts & expose a separation of powers ...

Thornton Fire: The High Stakes of Uninsured Car ModsBusiness

Thornton Fire: The High Stakes of Uninsured Car Mods

Uncover the hidden financial risks behind car culture! Our analysis of the Thornton fire reveals how uninsured mods & restoration expose businesses to deva...

PR Firm Exodus: Console's Exit Signals a Spending ShiftBusiness

PR Firm Exodus: Console's Exit Signals a Spending Shift

Uncover the hidden story behind a PR firm exodus! Our analysis reveals why Chris Console's departure signals a major shift in corporate comms spending.

Staples' "Baddie": $1.2M Impact of TikTok's Organic ReachBusiness

Staples' "Baddie": $1.2M Impact of TikTok's Organic Reach

Uncover the surprising $1.2M impact of a Staples employee's TikTok fame! We analyze how organic content & a viral "Baddie" redefined retail marketing.