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INCOME TAXES Operating loss carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Portion Of Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign With Expiration Dates | $ 116
Portion Of Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign With No Expiration Dates | 189
US |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 8
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Duration | 2026 through 2029
State |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 68
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Duration | 2025
Foreign Tax Authority |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 305

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- Definition The portion of the tax effect, set to expire within a stated time period, as of the balance sheet date. The amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a country outside the country of domicile in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year up to the time it expires. + References No definition available. + Details
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