Dec 1 (Reuters) -
* Moody's: North American companies will maintain stable growth despite global
headwinds
* Moody's on North American companies : steady business conditions and
accessible financial markets will keep credit risk in check
* Moody's on North American co's:external stresses,slowing growth in china,weak
conditions in Europe to constrain growth for us,canadian companies
* Moody's on North American co's: energy sector, metals & mining companies
continue to face severe strain as volatile commodities prices weigh on growth
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