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Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 Market Services [Member] | Mar. 31, 2014 Listing Services [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Listing Services [Member] | Mar. 31, 2014 Information Services [Member] | Mar. 31, 2014 Technology Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance | $ 6,186 | $ 3,433 | $ 136 | $ 136 | $ 2,019 | $ 598
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (13) | (7) |  |  | (4) | (2)
Balance | $ 6,173 | $ 3,426 | $ 136 | $ 136 | $ 2,015 | $ 596

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