Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Anthropic's IPO prospectus contains warnings that should temper expectations of big profits any time soon. Lurking in the document are challenges that lie ahead for the AI developer, even as excitement around the sector runs high. Investors hoping for a quick payoff may need to be patient.
The Economist's Bartleby columnist makes the case for praising good work more often, arguing that recognition is underused in the workplace. A well-timed compliment, the column suggests, can do more for morale than managers tend to assume. The piece is a light reminder that praise costs little and pays off.
Markets have reacted badly to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's surprise re-election as president of Brazil, and the dismay is well founded, The Economist argues. Pressure is now on the re-elected president to avoid an economic slump. His next moves will be watched closely by investors and by Brazilians hoping for stability.