STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Schedule of shares repurchased) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Treasury stock:
Balance, beginning of quarter	24,311,897	11,487,691	18,816,791	6,751,692
Repurchase of common stock, shares	2,761,943	4,716,026	8,257,049	9,452,025
Forfeiture to treasury stock for acquisition	10,728		10,728
Issuance of treasury stock for acquisition		(343,331)		(343,331)
Balance, end of quarter	27,084,568	15,860,386	27,084,568	15,860,386