PA up 14percent and Societe Generale SOGN

No one else is playing in this round.And if the Phillies win the World Series again this year and in 2010, and the Yankees, Red Sox, and Angels are in the playoffs, who gets the prime time television spotsI thought so.. LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - European shares jumped on Monday,snapping a five-session losing streak, as a 73-percent surge inBritish bank Barclays (BARC.L) boosted embattled financials,while oil shares tracked firmer crude prices. Stocks Global Markets The FTSEurofirst 300 .FTEU3 index of leading Europeanshares provisionally closed 3 percent higher at 783.09 pointsafter falling in 12 of the previous 13 sessions. Other financial stocks also spiked, with Lloyds (LLOY.L)jumping 33 percent, ING (ING.AS) up 25 percent, Royal Bank ofScotland (RBS.L) rising 22 percent, BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA) up 14percent and Societe Generale (SOGN.PA) rising 10.5 percent. Pfizer's (PFE.N) $68 billion acquisition of rival WyethWYE.N also boosted market sentiment, with analysts saying thetakeover opened the possibility of more deals ahead as companiesseek to position themselves defensively in the midst of afaltering economy.

But analysts said the financial sector might continue tostruggle this quarter, despite a surge on Monday. "The key question would be the extent to which we can holdon to the rebound. And broadly speaking we remain cautious onthe banking sector ... not forgetting that we have to go throughyear-end results," he added. Barclays said it had no need to raise capital and remainedprofitable despite an 8 billion pound ($11 billion) 2008writedown Oil shares also gained with a 3 percent rise in crudeprices. Tullow Oil (TLW.L) was up 9.6 percent, while Total(TOTF.PA) gained 5.9 percent.

Across Europe, Britain's FTSE .FTSE, Germany's DAX.GDAXI and France's CAC .FCHI rose 3.5-3.9 percent.(Reporting by Atul Prakash) Stocks Global Markets. COVINGTON, Ky., Jan 26 /PRNewswire/ Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. todayannounced the opening of the 98-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott inTampa, Florida. Located at 6720 Lakeview Center Drive, the Fairfield Inn &Suites will be the newest suite hotel in the Tampa East/Fairgrounds market.The hotel was developed and is owned by a subsidiary of Corporex Companies,Inc. Corporex is a master developer based in Covington, Kentucky and doesbusiness nationally The hotel is operated by Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. anationally recognized operator of fine hotels.Located just east of Tampa near the Fairgrounds, 10 minutes from downtown and11 miles from the Tampa International Airport,the Fairfield Inn & Suites byMarriott offers its guests convenient access to the Hard Rock Casino, BuschGardens and the Florida Aquarium, as well as numerous businesses andrestaurants. "Providing cleancomfortable suites and outstanding guest service is a top priority for ourhotel staff and one reason we will be highly competitive in our local market."The Fairfield Inn & Suites offer Early Eats(TM) complementary hot breakfast;featuring a delicious Jimmy Dean(R) breakfast sandwich is available eachmorning in the lobby area.Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimmingpool with whirlpool spa, exercise room, valet laundry service, free high-speedinternet and fax and copy service.For more information or reservations, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites directlyat 813-626-3000 or visit the website at Commonwealth HotelsCommonwealth Hotels, Inc.

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