BUZZ-UK stocks: micro matters

** 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)

Tate & Lyle

Mitchells & Butlers