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Subsequent Events Accelerated Stock Buyback (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Oct. 31, 2013
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Subsequent Events [Abstract] |
Accelerated Share Repurchases Payment | $ 350
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Shares Repurchased | 9,430,785

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- Definition Amount of cash payment to or cash receipt from the bank; or the stock issuance to or stock received from the bank in the settlement of the accelerated share repurchase agreement. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) -Number 99-7 -Paragraph 1 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
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