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SEGMENT INFORMATION Reconciliation of Reportable Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract] |  |
Total reportable operating segments' income from operations | $ 203 | $ 121
Share-based compensation expense | (39) | (27)
Amortization of acquisition-related balances | (59) | (54)
Acquisition and integration costs | (2) | (2)
Northern California wildfire-related costs | 32 | 0
Other | (3) | 0
Income from operations | 203 | 121
Interest income | 6 | 4
Interest expense | (19) | (20)
Other income (expense), net | 12 | 15
Income before taxes | 202 | 120
Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract] |  |
Total reportable operating segments' income from operations | 274 | 204
Income from operations | $ 274 | $ 204

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