3 European Stocks to Carry Investors Through the Back Half of 2026

European stocks are nearly at parity with U.S. stocks, with the Euro Stoxx 50 index up 8.2% year-to-date as of June 30, 2026. The article recommends three European stocks poised to outperform: ArcelorMittal (steel producer), ARM Holdings (semiconductor IP company), and Novartis (biopharma company). While European stock gains have been driven by currency dynamics and valuation re-rating rather than fundamental performance, these three companies offer strong earnings growth prospects for the remainder of 2026.