STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares issued (in shares)		25.9
Net Proceeds		$ 532.8
Authorized amount of stock repurchase program		1,000.0
Stock available for repurchase under the stock repurchase program		1,000.0
2024 Convertible Notes
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Conversion price (in usd per share)	$ 20.12
Net Proceeds	$ 407.0
“At the market” offerings
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Maximum issuance of common stock		1,000.0
Stock available for issuance		$ 461.0
Number of shares issued (in shares)		25.9
Net Proceeds		$ 532.8
Over-allotment option one \| 2024 Convertible Notes
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares issued (in shares)	20.0

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