EARNINGS PER SHARE (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net Income (Loss)	$ 547,238	$ 516,885
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares	59,017	61,840
Effect of stock options	437	558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted-average shares and assumed conversion	59,454	62,398
Earnings per share - basic	$ 9.27	$ 8.36
Earnings per share - assuming dilution	$ 9.20	$ 8.28
Antidilutive stock options	119	149
Weighted-average exercise price per share of antidilutive stock options	$ 917.74	$ 725.14