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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
Numerator: |  |  |
Income from continuing operations | $ 462 | $ 438 | $ 232
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | (37) | 317
Net income | $ 462 | $ 401 | $ 549
Denominator: |  |  |
Basic weighted average shares | 326,000,000 | 333,000,000 | 333,000,000
Potential common shares - stock options and other employeee stock plans | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 5,000,000
Diluted weighted average shares | 329,000,000 | 335,000,000 | 338,000,000
Share-based awards issued |  |  |
Total number of share-based awards issued (in shares) | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 6,000,000
Options with exercise price greater than average market price [Member] |  |  |
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS computation |  |  |
Antidilutive shares excluded from EPS computation (in shares) | 842,200 | 1,200,000 | 1,500
Stock Options, LTPP and restricted stock combined exercise price, unamortized fair value, excess tax benefits or shortfalls greater than average market price [Member] |  |  |
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS computation |  |  |
Antidilutive shares excluded from EPS computation (in shares) | 229,600 | 368,900 | 383,200

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