Common Stock

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Common Stock

Common Stock

During the first six months of 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 7 million shares of its common stock for consideration of $350 million. In May 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized share repurchases of up to $2 billion of the Company's common stock. The Company remains authorized to purchase additional shares of its common stock up to a value of $1.8 billion. There is no time limit on the authorization. During the first six months of 2013, the Company repurchased 6.4 million shares of its common stock for consideration of $250 million.