Earnings per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Earnings per Share disclosure

Earnings per Share disclosure [Text Block]

8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation of the net income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Basic and Diluted
Net income, as reported	$	812		$	683		$	1,645		$	1,735
Participating share-based awards — allocated income	(6		)	(5		)	(12		)	(12		)
Net income available to common shareholders — basic and diluted	$	806		$	678		$	1,633		$	1,723
Common Shares
Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding	314.8			343.0			317.7			346.9
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding	314.8			343.0			317.7			346.9
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities — stock options and performance shares	3.2			3.7			3.5			3.6
Total	318.0			346.7			321.2			350.5
Net Income per Common Share
Basic	$	2.56		$	1.98		$	5.14		$	4.97
Diluted	$	2.53		$	1.95		$	5.08		$	4.91