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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Marketable Securities [Abstract]  
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
 
As of June 30, 2015, the Company held investments in debt securities of $22.5 million classified as trading securities and included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. These investments are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices and classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Cost basis for the Company’s debt securities is determined by the specific identification method. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in other (income)/expenses - net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The Company did not hold any investments classified as trading securities as of December 31, 2014. During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recognized gains on trading securities of $6.4 million resulting from fluctuation in fair value and foreign exchange.