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Number of External Investors, Significant Equity Interest Sold

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) BRL in Millions, $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 04, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 BRL	Jul. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		40.00%
Exchange Rate, Brazilian Real to USD		0.3166
NYSE AMEX OPTION [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of External Investors, Significant Equity Interest Sold		7
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners				16.00%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value		$ 128
ATG ATS and NYSE BV Arbitration [Member] \| NYSE BV Ownership Percentage in ATS [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	20.00%
ATG ATS and NYSE BV Arbitration [Member] \| ATG Ownership Percentage in ATS [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investmetn, Ownership Percentage by External Investors	80.00%
ATG ATS and NYSE BV Arbitration [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value		$ 32	BRL 100