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.
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BusinessSandwich chain cites AI 22 times in IPO filing to lure investors
Jersey Mike’s filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, mentioning artificial intelligence 22 times in its filing to attract potential investors.
Finance45 Vessels Transit Strait of Hormuz as Shipping Recovery Stalls
Forty-five vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters issued new navigation threats against shipping.
BusinessUS Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Missing Forecast of 100,000
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, falling well below the 100,000 forecast. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised April and May totals down.
BusinessUS Employers Added Only 57,000 Jobs in June, Missing Forecasts
US employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, missing the 100,000 forecast by FactSet analysts. The data shows hiring momentum cooled significantly this month.
FinanceUSMCA Renewal Misses July 1 Deadline, Leaving $2 Trillion Trade at Ris
The Trump administration missed the July 1 deadline to renew the USMCA, leaving $2 trillion in trade subject to annual reviews instead of 16-year terms.
FinanceIran Seizes Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Oil Transit Costs Surge
Iran seized a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and is blocking mine-clearing efforts. This action disrupts global shipping and raises oil transit costs now.
BusinessHigh-Profile Attack in Monaco Shatters Illusion of Wealth Security
A parcel bomb exploded in a Monaco residential lobby this Monday, proving that even the world’s most secure tax havens cannot stop targeted violence.
FinanceTrump Vows Military Escalation After Drone Strike Near Hormuz Strait
President Donald Trump vowed to launch a military escalation against Iran after a drone strike hit a cargo ship near the volatile Strait of Hormuz today.
FinanceIMO suspends Strait of Hormuz operations after Ever Lovely attack
The International Maritime Organization suspended all evacuation operations in the Strait of Hormuz after an unknown projectile struck the Ever Lovely.
FinanceAlan Greenspan, Longtime Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the influential former Federal Reserve Chair who served from 1987 to 2006 under four U.S. presidents, has died at the age of 100 years.
FinanceStrait of Hormuz ship traffic drops to 12 vessels after Iran closure
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 12 vessels on Sunday after Iran declared the waterway closed following recent military strikes in Lebanon.
BusinessSpain hits 97 million tourists as domestic unrest grows in Benidorm
Spain welcomed 97 million international visitors in 2025, but tourism leader Fede Fuster faces rising domestic unrest in Benidorm amid record growth goals.