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
BusinessSausalito's Empty Stores: A Fiscal Crisis Signal?
Uncover the hidden economic story behind Sausalito's empty stores. Our analysis reveals a fiscal crisis signal & explores how tourism alone can't save the town.
BusinessCatalent Sale: Pharma’s Biotech Shift & $1.2B Signal
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Uncover the strategy behind a $110M UK entertainment district! We analyze how universities are reshaping cities, using sports as a powerful economic engine.
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Uncover Shein's bold strategy! Our analysis reveals why the founder’s China focus signals a calculated gamble amid US trade tensions & potential tariffs.
BusinessCoworking’s $158B Shift: What It Means for Louisiana
Uncover the surprising forces fueling coworking’s $158B boom & what it means for Louisiana’s economy. We analyze the rebound & emerging opportunities now.
BusinessReview Fatigue: The 97% Shift & Its Market Impact
Uncover how “review fatigue” – impacting 97% of shoppers – is warping markets & rewarding manipulation, not quality. We expose the algorithm-driven feedbac...
BusinessAI Shift: Cloud Consulting Fees Face Major Cuts – Analysis
Uncover how AI is reshaping cloud consulting! Our analysis reveals why billion-dollar fees are shrinking & what it means for the industry’s future. Don't m...
FinanceEmbedded Finance: US Rules Signal a $108B Shift
Uncover the hidden implications of US embedded finance rules! Our analysis reveals how regulation will reshape a $108B market, impacting lenders & consumers.
BusinessRoberts Hawaiʻi: Limelight Signals a Shift to Locals
Uncover the surprising strategy behind Roberts Hawaiʻi's $15M Limelight venue. We analyze their bold pivot to locals—a crucial move reshaping Oʻahu enterta...
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Unlock the surprising link between a WI student finance bowl & future earnings. We analyze how investing in financial literacy boosts lifetime income—and w...
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