UPDATE 2-European stocks hold firm as banks, Spanish shares fall By: Reuters: Company News October 23, 2017 at 12:16 PM EDT * Spire soars after rejects Mediclinic offer (Adds details, updates prices at close) Read More >> Related Stocks: Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. ADR Banco Santander ADR Canadian Spirit Resources Inc Fp Newspapers Inc Gsk Plc ADR Mdc Holdings Ord Shs