NORWICH UNION: Norwich Union favours smaller companies in the US.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-21 December 1998-NORWICH UNION: Norwich Union favours smaller companies in the US (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:181298 US smaller company stocks are attracting increasing attention from Norwich Union Investment Management (NUIM) as the company believes they offer an excellent investment opportunity when compared to larger US companies.

Key reasons for investing in US smaller companies include: * A resilient US economy, robust US consumer spending and a focus on the domestic market means US smaller companies have the potential to outperform. * Many US smaller companies have strong balance sheets and low debt levels in contrast to many larger companies that have grown through debt-funded capital spending. The prospect of an economic...