SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 1.76
Aggregate dividends paid	$ 27,225	$ 116,645
Special Dividend [Member]
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35
Regular Semi-Annual Dividend [Member]
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06