Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Thursday

MADRID, Oct. 8 (Reuters) - The following Spanish stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy:

TELEFONICA (TEF.MC)

The Spanish telecom offered on Wednesday to buy Brazil-based GVT (GVTT3.SA) for 6.5 billion reais ($3.7 billion) in cash, in an attempt to have at least 51 percent control of the Brazilian telecommunications company, said investor relations director Gilmar Camurra.

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BBVA (BBVA.MC)

Citigroup raises its stance on BBVA shares to 'buy' from 'hold'. See [ID:nWNAB7137]

SANTANDER (SAN.MC)

Two new stocks debuted on Wednesday with opposing performances, as Banco Santander's Brazilian unit started with a whimper, while insurance risk specialist Verisk Analytics Inc kicked off with a bang.

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ENDESA (ELE.MC)

Goldman Sachs cuts Endesa to 'neutral' from 'buy' and removes the stock from its Pan-European buy list. [ID:nWNAB7131]