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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |  |
Gross realized gains (losses) | $ 0 | $ 0
Maximum |  |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |  |
Derivative term (up to) |  | 13 months
Level 2 |  |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |  |
Decrease in fair value due to impairments of certain equity investments that lack readily determinable market values |  | $ (2,600,000)

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