Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Harmstone advises investors to keep their portoflio risk level low and maintain a defensive position while looking for opportunities to add value in an environment of "extremely high" volatility.

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down many parts of the U.S. and put millions out of work, Americans held an average of $26,621 in personal debt, excluding mortgages. Many prioritized paying that off. But now, those feeling the impacts of the coronavirus may need to think twice about their priorities, financial planners say.

Rather than spending his Berkshire Hathaway stock inheritance on extravagant things (or allowing it to accrue in value), Warren Buffett's son says he used it to buy something "infinitely more valuable than money." And he has no regrets.

CNBC Make It spoke to female entrepreneurs about the impact today's pandemic is having on their companies as they fight for federal funding, pivot business operations and manage child-care.

Here's why investor Kevin O'Leary would have passed on Elon Musk in the early days.

This year, some 3.4 million students are registered to take AP Exams online between May 11 and May 22.

A new survey suggests that women are experiencing physical symptoms of severe anxiety and burnout at up to twice the rate of men amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's what Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and Rachel Thomas, co-founder and CEO of LeanIn.Org, suggest companies do to provide support.

"Warren Buffett for example ... to be totally frank, I'm not his biggest fan, but he does a lot of capital allocation," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. "I mean, that's kind of a boring job if you ask me, but it's still a thing that's important to figure out."

Hospitals are looking for ways to re-open their doors to patients in a way that limits their risk of exposure.

ConocoPhillip's Ryan Lance said on "Power Lunch" that his company is looking at potential acquisitions as the energy sector struggles with low oil prices.

Company says Covid-19 pandemic will affect results from second quarter of 2020.

POET, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has re-engineered systems to make pharmaceutical grade hand sanitizer.

The commissioner says he would like to call this time a "pause" for the league instead of a suspension.

As coronavirus suspends sporting events, experts say team owners will need to show leadership and financially assist workforces to preserve valuations.

The superstar quarterback did not say where he will go next.

Major League Baseball said it will offer financial assistance to minor league players affected by the work stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Starting Wednesday in the U.S. and Canada, Instagram users can tap on a gift card or food order to make a purchase through a company's site. Fundraisers created by a business or its supporter open on Facebook.

A raft of fashion labels are now making non-medical masks to sell to consumers, including band t-shirt maker Bravado, which has made Rolling Stones, Queen and Ariana Grande versions.

Nordstrom is preparing to reopen some of its department stores, following the lead of Macy's, offering a glimpse at how shopping will be different coming out of the coronavirus pandemic.

The health-care company's chief executive, Larry Merlo, said trends that emerged during the pandemic, such as use of telemedicine and prescription delivery to the home, may continue to be popular.

CNBC's Diana Olick breaks down what homeowners need to know about mortgage forbearances.

In the lawsuit, Neumann accuses Softbank of backing out of a key provision of its nearly $10 billion bailout agreed to in October. Neumann was the biggest beneficiary of the deal that would have seen him cash out $970 million worth of his stake in the coworking startup.

Homebuyers appear to be heading slowly back into the market, as the coronavirus-stricken economy begins to reopen.

Sectors like health care or financial services have been less impacted by the pandemic so far, but Omnicom foresees demand for marketing services to decline as advertisers cut costs in the short term.

A third of respondents in the CNBC Fed survey believe the economy won't be fully restored until the second quarter of 2022.

Researchers at Cambridge University and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board found that imposing no lockdown measures in the face of Covid-19 was "extremely risky" for developed economies.

Trump has been soliciting feedback from a wide range of executives on when and how to reopen businesses that have shuttered their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said more stimulus is needed to ensure a robust economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

The coronavirus crisis actually caused consumer health-care spending to plunge 18% in Q1.

A global health expert and physician told CNBC that easing lockdowns without taking certain action would risk a second surge in coronavirus infections.

The U.S. services sector contracted for the first time in about a decade last month as the coronavirus pandemic brought economic activity in the country to a near-screeching halt.

"More policy support will be needed from the Fed and possibly also fiscal policy. It just depends on how this evolves," Clarida told CNBC.

"This is not a situation where you can go to the American people and say, 'How many lives are you willing to lose to reopen the economy?' We don't want to lose any lives," Cuomo said.

Stock futures rise as traders look past the jobs collapse and take comfort in new promises from U.S. and China trade negotiators.

Adam Ereli, Vice Chairman, Washington D.C. at Mercury, explains why he isn't very optimistic about diplomatic solutions in the Russia-Ukraine standoff.

James Albertine, Vice President, Automotive at Stifel Equity Research, discusses CEO Mary Barra's efforts to change how GM handles recalls.

Monica Kelly, Partner at Ribbeck Law Chartered, explains the firm's filing of a court petition against Malaysia Airlines and Boeing for the disappearance of the former's flight 370.

Don Meij , CEO Of Domino's Pizza Enterprises gives an update on the pizza business during the international pandemic, and how Domino's is keeping up with demand.

Singapore learned from the coronavirus pandemic that its migrant workers' dormitories need redesigning to prevent future outbreaks, says Lawrence Wong, second minister for finance, who is also co-chair of the country's Covid-19 task force.

Mitul Kotecha of TD Securities tells CNBC's Squawk Box Asia that the rising tensions between U.S. and China over COVID-19 could make it hard to uphold the Phase One trade deal, risking another trade war.

Migrant workers living dormitories have accounted for around 87.6% of Singapore's total 19,410 confirmed cases as of Tuesday, according to the health ministry.

Ronny Gal of Sanford C. Bernstein says he thinks remdesivir will not be the most significant revenue contributor for Gilead Sciences over time. He also explains his rationale for raising the company's price target to $75 from $72.

Markets are unlikely to react to bad economic data in the second quarter, says Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets, adding that any volatility seen near-term will be from a resurgence in U.S.-China trade tensions.

Gregory Daco of Oxford Economics says he expects the U.S. unemployment rate to go up to 17% in April, reflecting a loss in income that will weigh on consumer spending and subsequent economic recovery.

Australia has started plans on re-opening its economy after a period of social distancing. Ivan Colhoun of the National Australian Bank suggests looking to fiscal stimulus to cushion the hit to their economy, and to keep an eye on how lower immigration may slow the economy in the long term.

Jian Chang of Barclays Asia Pacific says medical supplies are a key factor driving the increase in China's export numbers. Jian Chang also explores the worsening U.S.-China relationship in recent weeks amid the coronavirus crisis, with the trade agreement being a key focal point.

Currently, most regulations across various cities in China still require the presence of a safety driver in vehicles.

Dow futures drop Thursday after another avalanche of weekly jobless claims and a crush of earnings.

The homes have a combined value of $39.5 million.

Ferrari's market value surged to $30 billion Monday morning, more than the value of General Motors or Ford Motor.