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Financial Instruments (Realized And Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Financial Instruments) (Details)

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Financial Instruments (Realized And Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net $ 260 $ 68 $ 260 $ (34)
Net impact from Non-strategic Securities 415 [1] 150 [1]   775 [1]
Non-Strategic Securities [Member]
       
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net 669 [1] 254 [1]   1,076 [1]
Borrowed Shares [Member]
       
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net (254) [1] (104) [1]   (301) [1]
Equity Collars [Member]
       
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net (2) 0   (101)
Exchangeable Senior Debentures [Member]
       
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net (111) (85)   (670)
Other Financial Instruments [Member]
       
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net $ (42) $ 3   $ (38)
[1] As described above, gains and (losses) on borrowed shares completely offset the gains and (losses) on the same Non-strategic Securities owned by the Company.