The first employees to return will be those who need "access to special equipment" and whose jobs require them them to be in the office, Pichai stated.

Washington's commitment to the security of its Gulf allies is unchanged despite what appears to be a shift in force posture in the region, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook told CNBC.

Russia is now the world's fifth-most infected country with more than 187,800 cases, surpassing Germany and France, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.

China is likely to use the crisis as an opportunity to raise its profile and expand its influence particularly over countries hard-hit by the pandemic, analysts say.

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa talks with Wayne Ting, Lime CEO, after Uber announced it's leading a $170 million investment round in Lime. Uber will transfer its own electric bike and scooter business to Lime under the terms of the deal.

Uber will lay off 3,700 employees, the company announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday. The cuts to its customer support and recruiting teams represent about 14% of its 26,900 employees, based on Uber's most recent headcount. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will also forgo his base salary for the rest of the year, which was $1 million in 2019.

CNBC's Eamon Javers breaks down new survey results from battleground states, and split opinions on the coronavirus pandemic among Democratic and Republican voters.

Experts warn that vaccine timelines look ambitious and argue more thought is needed on manufacturing.

Disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump could drive Europe to step up levies on companies like Google and Facebook, a lawmaker told CNBC.

The streaming service pulled the episode hours after CNBC brought it to the company's attention, but Apple is yet to pull the same podcast.

A number of European airlines have dropped their financial guidance for the year, as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic creates widespread uncertainty about when business will return to normal.

Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, says China is getting more powerful and not aligning with the West. This will lead to separate systems like two separate Internets.

Edmund Phelps of Columbia University says China seems to think that it has solved its problems, and its economy will see a return to "somewhat higher" growth rates. He also says China could "break loose" with a long wave of rapid innovation.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Twitter, Comcast, McDonald's Tapestry, and more.

Squeezed by a lack of ridership, the authority that runs New York City's subways and buses may go to the Federal Reserve for a loan

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Exxon, Chevron, Clorox, Honeywell, and more.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Berkshire Hathaway, Gilead, Disney, Intel, and more.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Pfizer, DuPont, Wayfair, Shake Shack, and more.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include GM, CVS, Shopify, Papa John's, Wendy's, and more.

Signs that Americans are driving more are helping lift oil prices, but analysts say a 60% jump in prices in just a week may be too much.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Raytheon, ViacomCBS, Moderna, JetBlue, and more.

April's jobs report will be horrific, and with the worst job losses ever, it should provide a critical look into the economy's collapse.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell on Friday.

Nearly 4 in 5 people who lost their jobs in the coronavirus crisis told the government they see their layoffs as temporary.

Taking a blind read of a chart may be the best way to put aside sentiment and make a cool-headed decision.

The initial upside target for the Nikkei 225 is the historical resistance level near 23,000, according to Daryl Guppy.

Oil's price hasn't rebounded, but many features of the commodity's performance suggest the bear is not in command of this market, Daryl Guppy writes.

Lawmakers are severely curtailing the "stretch IRA," a strategy allowing wealthy Americans to leave sizable inheritances to beneficiaries who can then tap those assets for decades.

The Secure Act, signed into law days ago by President Trump, aims at boosting access to workplace retirement plans such as 401(k) plans, yet may fall short of expectations.

Democratic presidential contender Michael Bennet wants to increase the top income-tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans to 44%, which experts say exceeds that of other presidential hopefuls to date.

Brendon O'Connor from the U.S. Studies Centre tells "Street Signs" that Democratic presidential hopefuls like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are unlikely to sway Trump's supporters, and the idea of swing votes is overrated.

The unemployment insurance program in the U.S. won't help enough workers absent some sort of government intervention, according to experts.

New York City businesses are struggling to make money and retain workers as the coronavirus continues to inflict economic pain.

The new coronavirus relief law extends unemployment benefits to gig, self-employed and other previously ineligible workers, but they may have to wait to file and receive benefits.

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports that Google has put the brakes on perks for employees working from home.

Drew Houston, Dropbox CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss his business.

There may be no free lunch in the financial services industry, but there is now free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds and options as custodians eliminate commissions for retail and financial advisor clients.

Turning 65 is a big milestone in retirement due to Medicare eligibility. But if clients don't get their enrollment decision right, they could face costly penalties or higher medical expenses. Here's what advisors need to keep in mind — and what they need to think about if they want to loop in third-party expertise.

As markets careeen amid coronavirus-fueled economic volatility, financial advisors are at the eye of the storm. We asked five members of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council what they're telling clients, whether they're helping them reallocate and how the downturn is impacting their own fortunes.

As Congress considers ideas in the coming weeks seeking to help America recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Insured Retirement Institute has proposed a five-point plan to help American retirement savers enhance their ability to save for retirement today and ways to strengthen their financial security for tomorrow.

Proactive planning can aid you in achieving short- and long-term financial needs and goals, especially in times of hardship like the current coronavirus pandemic.

Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig discussed subscriber growth the education technology provider saw amid a coronavirus pandemic.

Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McCullen joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss reopening the economy, keeping store shelves stocked and more.

Dhivya Suryadevara, General Motors CFO, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings results, closing of the North American plants, auto demand, the path forward and more.

Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss reopening the U.S. economy, demand for gold during the coronavirus pandemic and what the "new normal" may look like after the crisis ends.

Waste Management CEO Jim Fish made an appearance on CNBC's "Mad Money" to discuss the trash collector company's three-month performance and what's ahead.

Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss company earnings, navigating the coronavirus crisis and more.

Jim Cannon, CEO of FLIR Systems, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss demand for its thermal camera technology to scan for potential coronavirus infections in workers.

PayPal reported a record amount of new active accounts added to its platform in April, but it saw a drop in quarterly profit as the Covid-19 pandemic weighs on consumer spending. PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss.