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"I agree it's messed up, but the contrast between a roaring stock market and an obliterated job market does tell you a lot about what's happening at this moment," he said.

Covid-19 has infected more than 1,949,200 people around the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 123,348 people.

Former World Bank chief economist Joseph Stiglitz said the pandemic has shown how poorly the United States pays and treats some of its workers.

Cisco is committing $2.5 billion to cover financing for the effort.

Stocks rose on optimism that a reopening of the economy is coming, but there are concerns opening too soon could result in a new outbreak.

The following photos highlight some of America's essential workers fighting for health and a stable society.

ER visits across the U.S. are down as Covid-19 has people avoiding hospitals for necessary and emergency care, even for mild heart attacks.

Millions of small businesses will close permanently if disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic persists, according to a new survey from Main Street America.

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell.

The sudden drop in spending in March at restaurants and stores has likely resulted in the largest monthly decline ever in retail sales.

"We have to wait until we have a very clear pathway to success," Junior's Cheesecake owner Alan Rosen said.

Even once the stay-at-home order is lifted, Newsom said society won't snap back to normal.

"If he wants a fight he's not going to get it from me. Period," Cuomo said at a press conference Tuesday, adding that Trump is "wrong on the law"

Since the coronavirus outbreak began, digital news outlets of newspapers and TV news have seen their readership soar. But there's an issue, Tracy de Groose of Newsworks tells CNBC how the brand safety mechanisms that have been put in place over the last few years are causing publishers problems.

New Jersey Devils star PK Subban said he's hosting a new hockey trivia game and trying to stay in shape as NHL season is on pause due to coronavirus.

Amazon told members of its affiliates program that it will cut commission rates beginning April 21.

As the nation's leaders contemplate how to reopen the economy, survivors of the virus could hold the key, but there's no road map for recovery.

Shares of Procter & Gamble rose 2% in extended trading Tuesday after the company raised its dividend and moved up its earnings report.

Members of the coronavirus task force are expected to hold a press briefing Tuesday amid signs that the curve is flattening in some hard-hit areas.

NBCUniversal is considering moving up the nationwide launch date for its Peacock subscription video service. Peacock is scheduled to launch for everyone on July 15. Comcast Xfinity subscribers will have access to Peacock's library of TV shows and movies starting Wednesday.