Core Laboratories (CLB) Falls Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

Group 1 - Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:CLB) experienced a significant share price decline of 14.91% from October 3 to October 10, 2025, making it one of the worst-performing energy stocks during that week [1] - The company is a prominent global provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products for the oil and gas industry [2] - The decline in share price is attributed to escalating trade tensions between the US and China, particularly following China's announcement of stricter controls on rare-earth mineral exports and the US's threats of increased tariffs on Chinese imports [3] Group 2 - The economic slowdown anticipated from the trade tensions has led to a decrease in crude oil prices, with WTI falling to a multi-month low of below $60 per barrel [3] - Core Laboratories recently announced the acquisition of Solintec, an integrated geological services company, which enhances its position in the Brazilian oil and gas market [4] - Since the beginning of 2025, the share price of Core Laboratories has plummeted by over 43% [4]