EARNINGS PER SHARE (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net Income (Loss)	$ 665,464	$ 649,827	$ 1,835,550	$ 1,794,077
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares	57,998	60,082	58,563	60,905
Effect of stock options	337	508	379	540
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted-average shares and assumed conversion	58,335	60,590	58,942	61,445
Earnings per share - basic	$ 11.47	$ 10.82	$ 31.34	$ 29.46
Earnings per share - assuming dilution	$ 11.41	$ 10.72	$ 31.14	$ 29.20
Antidilutive stock options	92	83	115	98
Weighted-average exercise price per share of antidilutive stock options	$ 1,026.97	$ 853.21	$ 977.48	$ 824.23