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7 Best International Stocks to Buy Now

By U.S. News & World Report

Domestic stocks got off to a rough start in 2026, and the bears seem to remain in control as oil prices spike and massive layoffs in the tech sector have sparked fears that a recession is on the horizon.

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But while most U.S. stocks are adrift, a select group of international stocks are putting up tremendous gains that defy recent headlines.

No stock is a sure thing, and the risks in these companies are particularly noteworthy given that many are tied to unique growth trends, commodity pricing or even the influence of government ownership. However, all are up big in the last 12 months, showing that the best international stocks to buy now can deliver regardless of the broader environment on Wall Street.

Stock Market capitalization One-year return as of April 7
Cameco Corp. (ticker: CCJ) $51.6 billion 197%
Iamgold Corp. (IAG) $11.9 billion 241%
Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO) $13.6 billion 223%
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) $30.9 billion 458%
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (PBR) $125.8 billion 85%
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (ROIV) $20.2 billion 200%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) $24.5 billion 500%

Cameco Corp. (CCJ)

One of the world’s largest uranium producers, Canada’s Cameco is in a strong position as nuclear energy returns to favor. Utility companies worldwide are reassessing energy security and decarbonization strategies, and many Big Tech leaders are considering their own dedicated power facilities to support power-hungry AI infrastructure. Cameco is naturally benefiting from this megatrend, with shares up 544% in the last five years, including a rise of about 197% in the last 12 months. The company’s key role in providing necessary energy for the 21st century global economy makes it attractive to many global growth investors.

Iamgold Corp. (IAG)

Based in Toronto, Iamgold mines in northeastern Ontario, Quebec and West Africa for precious metals. Given the massive run-up in gold prices over the last year or so, it should be no surprise that IAG stock has taken off, too. In fact, while gold bullion prices are up about 58% in the last 12 months, IAG stock is up 241% in that period thanks to the operational leverage it enjoys. In short, for a modest increase in operational costs, this gold company can significantly increase its output, allowing it to capitalize on the tailwind for precious metals.

Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO)

Though headquartered in the E.U., Millicom International primarily serves Latin America by providing cable TV and mobile data services under the Tigo brand. Beyond more traditional telecom operations, it also offers mobile financial services as well as cloud and cybersecurity solutions. Revenue is set to increase about 40% this fiscal year thanks to continued growth in the region, and shares are up more than 220% in the past year on investor optimism. The company also offers a generous 3.7% dividend.

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)

A Dutch technology company focused on building full-stack infrastructure to support the growth of artificial intelligence worldwide, shares of Nebius are up more than 450% in the last 12 months. Its business includes specialized cloud platforms and data services, as well as tools and services for developers. From educational applications to autonomous driving, Nebius is at the center of megatrends that are lifting its financial forecasts. As proof: For fiscal year 2026, revenue is set to surge 500% and then tack on another 200% or so in 2027.

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (PBR)

Brazil’s Petrobras is a publicly traded, state-controlled energy corporation founded in 1953. The Brazilian government holds a little under a third of its shares, but it exercises direct control over many aspects of the company. That resulted in a massive corruption scandal in 2014 that caused shares to fall below $10, a far cry from its peak of around $70 in 2008. While the stock still has a long way to go to regain investor trust, the recent oil shocks caused by the war in Iran have undeniably boosted PBR stock. This shift could be just the windfall that traders need to get back in the saddle with this leading global oil stock.

Roivant Sciences Ltd. (ROIV)

U.K.-based Roivant represents the strong growth potential that can come from innovative biotechnology companies. Roivant develops medicines for hard-to-treat diseases, including autoimmune conditions. Those novel drugs can command big margins as they provide much-needed care to underserved patient populations. That growth potential is evident in a prediction of more than 600% revenue growth in fiscal year 2027. Shares have surged 200% in the last 12 months, including a 28% gain in 2026 as the broader market has struggled.

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)

Tower Semiconductor is an independent semiconductor foundry serving consumer electronics, automotive and medical device companies. There are obviously risks that come with investing in Tower’s home country of Israel, both because of the current war in Iran and long-term tensions with Palestine. However, the company is part of a global chipmaking industry that has surged in recent months thanks to growing demand. Specifically, TSEM stock is up 500% in the last 12 months and more than 60% year to date.

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Update 04/08/26: This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

A whisper from the rubble led to baby’s rescue after Colombia earthquake

By CNN
(CNN) — When the deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, Brian Osorio Zuluaga ran out of his office in Cali and rushed home on his motorbike.The sight of a collapsed five-story residential building forced him to stop.“It was a large complex, covering an entire block,” Osorio told CNN.The quake was the strongest to hit Colombia in more than a decade and sent residents and neighbors of the building, La Torres del Limonar, fleeing into the street, “some in sleepwear or pajamas; some crying, others in shock,” Osorio said.He approached the rubble and began shouting into the wreckage for survivors, despite warnings about a possible gas leak.He suddenly asked those around him for silence. A faint sound rose out of the debris — barely a whisper.“Yes, I’m here. I’m with a baby,” a man’s voice replied.Osorio described how he and several others began moving debris with their hands to reach the pair. But a large concrete slab blocked their way.“On the first attempt, we couldn’t lift it,” he said. Then, “we all lifted together — one, two, three, up.”The slab was too heavy to toss aside, and Osorio was worried there could be more people trapped underneath. Some volunteers held it aloft as others cleared a path to the baby.“You can see the baby’s little head there — which, at the time, looked sort of purplish because he couldn’t breathe,” Osorio said. “Once we started removing the rubble, the baby began to… breathe, and his color started to come back.”Video of the remarkable rescue filmed by Osorio shows the tiny infant in a dusty bodysuit being carefully pulled out of the wreckage. A man, his arm bloodied, can be seen lying awkwardly on his side, still half-trapped under a concrete plank.Osorio said he was handed the baby, a boy, and gave him to a police officer, who took him to an ambulance. They then turned their attention to freeing the trapped man.In the rubble, Osorio said he saw clothes, shoes, and a stuffed animal covered in dust. He thought about the people who might still be trapped.“All those thoughts go through your mind,” he said.The bravery of everyone who rushed to help was what saved the lives of both man and baby.“Unity is strength, because no one person alone could have lifted that piece of rubble; it was so large and so heavy,” he said.“It’s better to act than to stand still,” Osorio added. “Every bit helps.”Rescue efforts enter third daySearch and rescue operations entered their third day early on Wednesday, as emergency responders raced to find more survivors after the powerful quake struck western Colombia, killing more than 200 people, according to a CNN count based on reports from officials.The quake struck at the heart of the country’s coffee-growing region and catapulted communities into a state of national disaster as world leaders offered aid and assistance.The European Union has mobilized its satellite service Copernicus and is providing funding to help the response, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.In Cali, a woman was pulled from under a mountain of rubble on Tuesday to cheers as firemen carried her out on a stretcher following a complex, multinational rescue operation.And in Pereira, a CNN team on the ground saw rescue workers and volunteers form a human chain to remove debris and help save those trapped from an apartment building.“There’s folks who have jumped in and you can see they’re wearing everything from athleisure wear to shorts, tennis shoes — they’re not prepared for this,” CNN’s senior national correspondent David Culver said from the site. “We have seen scenes like this scattered throughout Pereira. This is one of the hardest-hit areas.”But in the epicenter of Monday’s earthquake, Chocó, an indigenous leader told CNN that help has yet to reach the area, Colombia’s poorest region.Victor Chamapuro, leader of the Wounaan Indigenous Reserve “Buenavista” in Chocó’s Litoral del San Juan, said “all our houses are on the ground.”“Where are we going to sleep now? We have to be alert now, we’re sleeping outside,” he said.Chamapuro called on authorities to send food and medicine, saying one person in the community was injured.The “Buenavista” reserve can only be reached by boat on a five-hour journey from the port of Buenaventura, on Colombia’s Pacific coast.Video sent by Chamapuro from the reserve shows flattened buildings that appear to be built from timber and corrugated iron sheets. Others are still standing but with varying levels of damage.The earthquake is one of the first major challenges for Colombia’s new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office only last week and has promised to strike hard at criminal groups and leftist militants in Colombia.De la Espriella on Tuesday announced economic relief measures for those affected by the quake, and financial support for people who have lost their homes to rent temporary housing.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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