Day: July 23, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Huntsman corp (NYSE:HUN) is a specialty chemical maker in the US, with operations all over the world. It was founded by Jon M. Huntsman in 1970. Huntsman settles lawsuit with Apollo and banks June 25 2009, SEC filing 8-K regarding settlement with banks. Dec 15 2008, SEC filing 8-K regarding settlement with Apollo Group. Matlin

Reading Time: < 1 minute courtesy of CNN UK (CNN video link no longer available, here is a text link on LinkedIn, LinkedIn registeration needed): translating financial jargon into plain English, CNN’s Jim Boulden tackles EBITDA and a classroom of children. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.