** UK small-caps' valuation premium vs large-caps has almostvanished. Chart: http://link.reuters.com/byj92w
** Earnings growth forecasts for small-caps have collapsedvs start of year. Chart: http://link.reuters.com/tyj92w
** Profit warnings from handful of small companies this weakdeliver a wake-up call.
** Shanks Group and De la Rue latest to setout grim forecasts.
** Tate & Lyle warning on supply chain issuessparked a slew of downgrades while bar owner Mitchells & Butlersreported a weak quarter.
** Small- & mid-caps' outperformance vs FTSE100 likely to fade, mirroring similar moves in the U.S. . Chart: http://link.reuters.com/qyj92w
(RM: vikram.subhedar.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)


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