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Delta Loses $1.4 Billion, Citing Stock Write-Downs

Jan. 27, 2009
The airline said it took a substantial write-down related to employee stock awards and was not able to fully benefit from the decline in oil prices because of fuel hedges.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa