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Inghams has grown core poultry volumes 5.3% in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but softer Australian Wholesale conditions and higher input costs have forced a $10 million reduction in the top end of both earnings guidance ranges. A proposed Woolworths supply agreement extending beyond 2030 offers a measure of commercial certainty, although its terms remain confidential and in-principle.

Contact Energy’s September operating data showed stronger mass-market sales and sharply lower generation costs, although retail and wholesale netbacks eased. The company is also progressing three renewable projects with total approved costs of $1.263 billion as near-term wholesale prices climb.

The Calmer Co has secured an initial Coles order for its Fiji Kava FZZR Piña Colada 10-pack, with rollout expected across 583 stores from the week commencing 12 October. The launch comes as sales and supermarket distribution of the company’s existing kava range continue to expand.

Contact Energy’s August operating report shows mass-market electricity and gas sales rising to 550GWh, while unit generation costs fell sharply to $40.90/MWh. Strong hydro storage and higher forward prices add support, although contracted wholesale sales remained broadly flat.

Meridian Energy’s generation rose 21.1% year on year in August as strong hydro and wind conditions pushed national storage to 155% of historical average. But average generation prices fell 62.3%, highlighting the tension between abundant supply and weaker market pricing.

Pentanet’s FY26 results reveal robust growth in cloud gaming and telco segments, with a 74% jump in EBITDA to $2.4 million and ongoing GPU expansion plans.

Contact Energy's July 2026 report highlights increased electricity and gas sales, reduced generation costs, and robust hydro storage, supporting its ongoing renewable investments.

Meridian Energy navigated a record July electricity demand with robust renewable generation and high hydro inflows, while retail sales volumes grew and wholesale prices fell sharply.

Contact Energy's June 2026 operating report reveals rising electricity and gas sales alongside a sharp decline in generation costs and robust hydro storage. Renewable projects continue to advance, supporting the company’s clean energy ambitions.

Meridian Energy's June 2026 report reveals record-high hydro inflows and storage, robust generation growth, and rising retail sales, offset by sharply lower wholesale prices and rising costs.

Spacetalk has inked a strategic MVNO deal with TPG Telecom, aiming to improve mobile service economics and accelerate subscriber growth as it shifts towards a software-led business model.

Contact Energy's May 2026 report reveals increased mass market electricity and gas sales alongside reduced generation costs and robust hydro storage levels. The company continues to invest heavily in renewable projects amid mixed wholesale price trends.