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Equity Securities - (Summary of Investments in Non Marketable Equity Securities) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Carrying amount | $ 396 | $ 441
Non Marketable Equity Securities |  |
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Cost | 307 | 215
Unrealized gains | 89 | 226
Carrying amount | $ 396 | $ 441

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