
Markets
Tough six months hit Genesis Energy's earnings and profit
Huntly outage, low rain and increasing costs hurt.

Markets
Mercury works through cost and hydro niggles
Factors beyond its control have affected profits.

Retail
KMD plunges almost 20% after bad trading update
KMD closed at 62 cents and, after an unaudited trading update, fell more than 19%.

Markets
Rising costs and less rain weigh on Mercury's profit
Mercury said net profit was $174 million for the half year, down $65m.