Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Thursday

MADRID, Oct 29 (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:

GAS NATURAL (GAS.MC)

HSBC has started coverage of Gas Natural with an underweight rating and a price target of 13 euros per share. See [ID:nWNAB6288]

TELECINCO (TL5.MC)

Spanish broadcaster Telecinco posted on Thursday a 72.8 percent drop in net profit as an advertising slump continued to weigh on its performance. See [ID:nLT625621]

PRISA (PRS.MC), MEDIASET (MS.MI)