UPDATE: Huntsman Posts Rise In Q1 Profit

Huntsman Corp

reported a rise in its first-quarter profit. Net income attributable to Huntsman climbed to $163 million, or $0.68 per share, versus $62 million, or $0.26 per share, in the year-earlier period. Its adjusted profit came in at $0.74 per share. Huntsman's revenue gained 9% to 2.91 billion. Huntsman shares closed at $14.16 yesterday.