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Old 03-13-2008 | 08:39 AM
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Any large organization which uses energy will hedge it's purchases in order to provide stability for planning purposes. Large capital gains or losses on the hedge are unusual, since neither the buyer or seller will knowingly set themselves for the raw end of the deal.
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