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Stockholders' Equity - Components of Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Stock based compensation expense |  |  |
Pretax Charges | $ 46 | $ 26 | $ 23
Net-of-Tax Amount | 40 | 22 | 16
Restricted stock and performance awards |  |  |
Stock based compensation expense |  |  |
Pretax Charges | 39 | 20 | 19
Net-of-Tax Amount | 35 | 17 | 13
Employee stock purchase plan and stock options |  |  |
Stock based compensation expense |  |  |
Pretax Charges | 7 | 6 | 4
Net-of-Tax Amount | $ 5 | $ 5 | $ 3

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