[GHC] #9120: Cache intermediate powers

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#9120: Cache intermediate powers
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        Reporter:  basvandijk        |            Owner:
            Type:  bug               |           Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |        Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |          Version:  7.8.2
      Resolution:                    |         Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |       Difficulty:  Unknown
       Test Case:                    |       Blocked By:
        Blocking:                    |  Related Tickets:
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Comment (by basvandijk):

 > And perhaps some performance measurements that show it's a win?

 My GHC build is currently failing. Once it compiles I will try producing
 some benchmarks.

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