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Amid wild trading, major equity averages are headed for declines on the week.

The household survey, which asks individual residences how many people are working there, showed a stunning drop of 2,987,000 workers for the month.

Disney is making drastic changes to its 2020 movie slate in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

A day prior, the captains of the U.S. Navy's two hospital ships said that the vessels have treated fewer than 20 patients since deploying to New York and Los Angeles.

"New York is in crisis. Help New York," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.

CNBC studied the net change in employment by industry for March based on data from the Labor Department.

Healthcare systems in countries around the world have been overwhelmed fighting the pandemic forcing governments to build temporary field hospitals to help deal with the growing numbers of their infected population.

Depending on how much you're holding of any one stock, the current market rout could serve as a reminder that diversification matters. It also may be time to cut your losses.

"Never in the history of the IMF have we witnessed the world economy come to a standstill," said Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, during a press conference on the pandemic.

Construction has been deemed essential by the federal government, but a growing number of residential construction workers are pulling back, worried about catching the coronavirus.

The first SpaceX astronaut launch is moving forward despite coronavirus, as NASA leader Jim Bridenstine deemed it "mission essential."

President Donald Trump, after much reluctance, has used the powers of the Defense Production Act to compel companies to manufacture items in short supply that would aid in the U.S. response to the coronavirus. Here's a list of the companies he's compelled under the act so far.

"I had a business that was closed. It was doing great, and then one day I learned I was closed. You better help," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

The study concluded that people who spread the virus, despite feeling healthy, could pose a threat for disease control. Researchers said in some cases, they determined transmission exposure occurred one to three days before the source patient developed symptoms.

Loeffler and Sprecher reportedly sold an undisclosed amount of put options in February.

Coronavirus stimulus checks are coming. Do I need to do anything to get paid? Here's what we know so far about delivery dates, who should file with the IRS now and who is and isn't eligible for financial relief.

A $349 billion loan program opened April 3 for small businesses to help cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic. Independent contractors and self-employed workers must wait another week.

"We are all aware of the profound social and economic consequences of the pandemic," WHO's top official says.

Oil prices rose on Friday, one day after posting their best day in history, on the hope that a production cut deal will soon be reached.

Markets had a muted response to the dismal March jobs report, which did not reflect all of the unprecedented job losses.