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Note 3 - Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information Regarding Stock Option Exercises (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 10 | $ 7 | $ 17 | $ 51
Cash received from option exercises | 9 | 7 | 17 | 24
Treasury shares repurchased for employee payroll taxes | (1) | (2) | (3) | (7)
Income tax benefit realized from option exercises | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7
Aggregate grant-date fair value of stock options vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 14 | $ 13

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