Merger and Restructuring Activity (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Merger and Restructuring Activity (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
| Merger And Restructuring Charges | $ 176 | $ 421 | $ 537 | $ 1,450 |
Merrill Lynch [Member] |
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| Merger and Restructuring Activity (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
| Merger And Restructuring Charges | 420 | 1,253 | ||
Series Of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions From Prior Periods [Member] |
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| Merger and Restructuring Activity (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
| Merger And Restructuring Charges | $ 1 | $ 197 | ||
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- Definition Merger and Restructuring Activity Textuals .
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- Definition Amount charged against earnings in the period for certain costs associated with a successful business combination. Such costs could include costs associated with severance and employee-related charges, systems integrations and other related charges as well as other restructuring charges.
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