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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]    
Net income $ 103 $ 42
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investment securities:    
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investment securities   1
Foreign currency translation gains (losses):    
Net foreign currency translaction gains (losses) (12) (41)
Income tax benefit (expense) 8 7
Total (4) (34)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax (4) (33)
Comprehensive income 99 9
Comprehensive income attributable to NASDAQ OMX $ 99 $ 9