Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investment Income, Net (Details)

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Investment Income, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010
Components of investment income, net [Abstract]    
Interest and dividend income $ 130 $ 131 [1]
Interest expense (27) (24) [1]
Net realized gains on marketable securities 37 127 [1]
Net realized gains on other investments 7 0 [1]
Impairment losses on marketable securities (14) (8) [1]
Impairment losses on other investments (6) (3) [1]
Gains on derivative instruments 45 1 [1]
Equity in losses of investees (2) (1) [1]
Investment income, net $ 170 $ 223 [1]
[1] As adjusted for discontinued operations (Note 8)