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Note 18 - Stock Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 21, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | May 26, 2022
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method |  |  | $ 25.3 |  |
Stock Repurchase Program Authorized May 28, 2024 [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount |  |  |  | $ 125.0 |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired (in shares) |  | 700,000 |  |  |
Shares Acquired, Average Cost Per Share (in dollars per share) |  | $ 36.41 |  |  |
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method |  | $ 25.1 |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program Authorized May 26, 2022 [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount |  |  |  |  | $ 125.0
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired (in shares) | 2,897,628 |  |  |  |
Shares Acquired, Average Cost Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ 43.14 |  |  |  |

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