Moody’s cuts its rating on New York Community Bankcorp to junk status, causing its shares to nose-dive to their lowest level since 1997. However, the U.S. regional lender remains adamant, saying ‘ample’ liquidity of more than $37bn. Snap shares fall by more than 30 per cent in extended trade after missing earnings expectations in the fourth quarter. The company says that the Middle East turmoil is creating headwinds. Siemens Energy confirms its outlook after posting a 24 per cent jump in orders. It said it would remain focused on rectifying problems with its offshore wind business, Gamesa. In Italy, a controversial capital markets reform bill is sent to the Senate after the Chamber of Deputies approves measures to attract more listings in the country. And in aviation news, Boeing admits it must perform better after an initial NTSB report said four key bolts were missing from the plug door of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max which blew out mid-air.

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