ATLANTA - Energy trader Mirant Corporation missed its profit goals for 2002 because it had weak financial results in July and August. <br>
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Chief executive Marce Fuller says poor market conditions have hampered Mirant's ability to leverage its generation and trading assets. <br>
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The company is about 20 cents a share below its internal estimates. It had a goal of achieving 2002 profits of a $1.60-$1.70 per share.
