European bank earnings roundup

• HSBC cast doubt over reaching its profitability targets after first half earnings tumbled 29% on year - just shy of expectations - due to a slowdown in its key markets of Britain and Hong Kong.
• Societe Generale (OTCPK:SCGLY) and Credit Agricole (OTCPK:CRARY) beat estimates, however, reporting a jump in Q2 net profit helped by a gain from their stake sales in Visa Europe.