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WASHINGTON (AP) -- No, the economy isn't roaring ahead. And no, companies aren't making lots of job offers. But a fresh batch of economic data Thursday at least eased summertime fears that the economy might be on the brink of another recession.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Ecolab Inc. on Thursday said it bought Dober Chemical Corp., a privately held commercial laundry business in Woodridge, Ill.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are extending their September rally following more encouraging news on the job market.