Quant World Cup Watchlist: 3 Top International Stocks

World Cup season is a good reminder to look abroad: Several single-country and regional markets returned more than 40% last year vs. the S&P 500's 17.9%. The Kospi has nearly doubled in 2026, while policy shifts in Europe and Japan are creating tailwinds for local equities. International stocks can diversify a concentrated U.S. market, benefit from a weaker dollar, and tap into powerful secular growth catalysts abroad.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 18, 2026

PKX Teams Up With Hyundai & Others to Develop Advanced EV Motor Steel

POSCO expands EV materials efforts with a 10-organization R&D project to develop high-efficiency electrical steel for drive motors.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 16, 2026

PKX Expands Lithium Strategy With U.S. DLE Demo Plant Project

POSCO becomes the first Korean company to pursue commercial-scale DLE demonstration in the United States, targeting a 2027 demo plant and 2028 rollout.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 15, 2026

Anson and POSCO Sign Binding Agreement for DLE Demonstration Plant at Green River

Binding Demonstration Plant Agreement executed with POSCO Holdings for the Green River Lithium Project, Utah, USA POSCO to lead the project at its own expense including the design, construction and operation of its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") Demonstration Plant. POSCO to pay ~AUD $7.2 million (USD $5.2 million) facilitation fee to Anson.

Accesswire • Jun 11, 2026

POSCO and NC AI Collaborate on Physical AI Robot Technology

PKX's subsidiary, POSCO DX and NC AI are developing a Physical AI robot foundation model to power autonomous industrial robots in dynamic workplaces.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

POSCO and ReElement Launch Strategic U.S. Rare Earth Venture

PKX and ReElement are set to invest $200M in a U.S. rare earth plant, targeting EV, robotics and AI supply chains by 2028.

Zacks Investment Research • May 28, 2026

POSCO's Unit and Molten Advance Methane Graphite Anode Initiative

PKX partners with Molten to develop methane-based graphite anodes, aiming to cut costs and diversify battery material supply chains.

Zacks Investment Research • May 27, 2026

POSCO Holdings Unit Secures Silicon Anode Technology for EVs

PKX secures silicon anode mass-production tech, targeting next-gen EV batteries with faster charging and higher energy density.

Zacks Investment Research • May 26, 2026

POSCO Holdings Strengthens Lithium Supply Chain With Australia Deal

PKX secures stake in Australian lithium mine in a $765M deal, boosting long-term battery material supply and global lithium access.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

Ansons' and POSCO Holdings' Boards Approve Terms for Binding Agreement for DLE Demonstration Plant at Green River

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have received board approval for a binding agreement to develop POSCO's Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") Demonstration Plant at the Green River Lithium Project in Utah. POSCO to lead the project at its own expense including the design, construction and operation of its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") Demonstration Plant POSCO to pay ~AUD $7.2 million (USD $5.2 million) non-dilutive facilitation fee to Anson.

Accesswire • May 13, 2026