Confidence has risen among Scottish small businesses despite rising costs and weak trading conditions, according to a new survey.

BBC: Small businesses report rise in confidence

Raymond James analyst Anthony Polini says he isn't going to change his buy rating based on the quarter's weak trading results.

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In the financial sector, despite weak trading volume in Q2, results are likely to top consensus expectations on improving credit quality and large releases from loan loss reserves.

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