The drilling industry, especially in the U.S., is facing a tough near-term outlook. Rig counts have continued to drop since the April tariff panic, and the market expects things to get even worse in 2026. That's exactly when contrarian investors should pay Analyst's Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Short position through short-selling of the stock, or purchase of put options or similar derivatives in NBR ove ...