Following is the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for the year ended January 31, 2010:

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1. Which items were included in comprehensive income? If these items had been included on the income statement as part of net income, what would have been the effect?
2. Would the concept of comprehensive income help to explain to Wal-Mart's stockholders the impact of all events that took place in 2010? Why or why not?

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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Fiscal years ended January 31, 2010 2009 2008 Comprehensive Income: Consolidated net income) $14,848 $13,899 $13,137 Other comprehensive income: Currency translation Net change in fair values of derivatives Minimum pension liability 2,854 ,860) 1,226 94 220) (17) 1: Total comprehen sive income $17,576 6,976 $14,501