Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Equity [Abstract]

Components of total comprehensive income (loss)

The table below provides, for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the components of total comprehensive income (loss) (amounts in thousands):

	2012			2011			2010
Net income (loss) as reported	$	487,146		$	39,795		$	(3,374	)
Changes in pension liability, net of tax benefit	(1,839		)	(1,934		)	1,986
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of tax benefit	476			(192		)	74
Unrealized loss on derivative held by equity investee, net of tax benefit	(554		)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	485,229		$	37,669		$	(1,314	)
Tax benefit recognized in total comprehensive income	$	1,263