Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Thursday

MADRID, July 24 (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:

BANCO POPULAR (POP.MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), SABADELL (SABE.MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), BANKINTER (BKT.MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz)

Spain's domestic banks are expected to report weaker first-half earnings on Thursday as an economic slowdown hits ever harder, casting doubt on their future growth.

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GAS NATURAL (GAS.MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), UNION FENOSA (UNF.MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz)

The power group is considering buying ACS's (ACS.MC: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) stake in rival utility Union Fenosa and launching a cash bid for the rest, Expansion newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.

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