GAINS ON SALES OF INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
GAINS ON SALES OF INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
Gains on sales of investments	$ 157	$ 8,800	$ 0	$ 8,940	$ 0

The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of an investment. A gain would be recognized when the sale price of the investment is greater than the carrying value of the investment. This element refers to the Gain included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale.

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