0912 GMT [Dow Jones] HSBC's (HBC) 1H results are positive, says Execution Noble analyst Joseph Dickerson, but the increase in costs should be taken with caution. Adds while investment banking profits are down, HSBC still did better than its peers in U.S. and Europe. Shares +3.2% at 667p. ([email protected]) Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires August 02, 2010 05:12 ET (09:12 GMT)