Rachel Empey, CFO of Fresenius, outlines how the healthcare firm's earnings are being impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay, discusses the chemicals company's first-quarter earnings.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic discusses the EU's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and how the country has handled the crisis.

EU Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the euro zone.

Keith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the company.

Munich Re CFO Christoph Jurecka discusses the insurer's first-quarter earnings.

Stephen Isaacs, chairman of the investment committee at Alvine Capital Management, discusses the market recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

Fabrice Montagne, chief U.K. economist at Barclays, discusses the U.K. economy.

Geraldine Matchett, co-CEO of DSM, discusses the company's first-quarter earnings.

Greg Williamson, head of strategy at Pluribus Labs, discusses the U.S. economy.

Salman Ahmed, chief investment strategist at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, discusses trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Apple faces more infringement lawsuits, this time with patent holder Ericsson, which seeks damages and an injunction to block iPhone and iPad sales.

CNBC's Dominic Chu and Tom's Guide Associate Editor Michael Andronico discuss Amazon's new Exclusives store and its motivation for investing in brands funded by Kickstarter campaigns.

European Commission may be preparing for formal case against Google, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the U.S. But did you know the beer industry employs over 2 million Americans?

Eric Robertsen from Standard Chartered says it is hard to imagine oil and energy demand improving, so the U.S. shale industry needs explicit policy support to get back on track.

HSBC's first-quarter earnings were not surprising given the global economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, says Filippo Alloatti, senior credit analyst at Federated Hermes. He also discusses the bank's decision to suspend share buybacks and dividend payouts for now.

Miguel Azevedo of Citi discusses the coronavirus pandemic's impact on Middle Eastern nations, mergers and acquisitions, and economic activity in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

With ten million test kits now secured by the Mindaroo Foundation and its business partners, Australia will have the "abundant capacity" to test widely for infections to "end the virus, not the economy," says Andrew Forrest, the foundation's co-founder and chairman, and former CEO of Fortescue Metals Group.

Steven Glass of Pengana International Fund says there is a wide disconnect between fundamentals and market moves and we are currently witnessing a bear-market rally.

With the United States in a "very, very severe recession" given the coronavirus outbreak, the Fed will have to continue being a "lender of last resort" and use appropriate monetary policy to ensure sufficient liquidity in the economy, says Andrew Levin, professor of economics at Dartmouth College and a former special advisor to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).

Morgan Ortagus, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, discusses the relationship between America and China. She says the U.S. "has really woken up to the threat" that the Communist Party of China poses to "our allies and our interests and our friends."

The coronavirus has been a massive blow for markets across the globe. But Daniel Gerard of State Street says tech stocks in North Asia still offer plenty of opportunities for investors.

It's going to be a "very difficult" period for the Middle East given coronavirus pandemic, but this could be a "golden opportunity" for economies to implement reforms and become more resilient, says Alain Bejjani, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim.

Dr. Fatima al-Kaabi of the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City discusses a stem cell treatment currently being tested for its efficacy in alleviating coronavirus symptoms, and the easing of the lockdown in the UAE.

The Trump Administration has attacked China over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Vasu Menon of OCBC warns tensions between Washington and Beijing could pick up even further, heading into the 2020 election.

Egypt has been implementing structural reforms in an "expedited fashion" and widening social safety nets to people who are vulnerable in light of the coronavirus outbreak, says Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's minister of international cooperation.

Esben Poulsson from the International Chamber of Shipping gives "Capital Connection" an update on how the industry is still fighting for government action amid the coronavirus crisis.

We are "worried" that humanitarian spaces for refugees may shrink if coronavirus infections within refugee camps rise, says Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He says he also expects ICRC's funding to become "very problematic" with donor countries increasing spending on their own economies.

Global demand on soft commodities has taken a huge hit with the pandemic shutting down food industries across countries, in addition to rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Oscar Tjakra from Rabobank gives his market outlook on the back of these issues.

In a given month, more than a million people have some kind of surgery. The elective procedures being postponed because of coronavirus aren't all optional. Cancer patients and organ recipients are being forced to wait.

These are the three things to focus on from OPEC and the G-20 meetings over the next 48 hours to discuss global energy markets.

A rush to open the economy could cause a second wave of infections, even as the Corona curve is flattening and possibly rolling over.

All small businesses are eligible, including non-profits, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors, writes SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.

Companies in every sector face challenges giving forward-looking guidance in a pandemic that remains unpredictable.

A government bailout of companies due to the coronavirus has led to criticism after a record decade of stock buybacks. Companies that can't manage cash flow deserve the attacks.

Local community banks were among the most prepared and willing to step up during these unprecedented times, releasing loans far earlier than many of their Wall Street counterparts.

Missing in the planning to return to work is a response to a very fundamental challenge: How do we ensure that the return to economic activity better positions American workers for success, writes Zoe Baird and David Marsh.

As congressional Democrats look to a fourth stimulus package to help the economy slowly recover from the effects of Covid-19, the needs of rural America and Rust Belt states must be included, writes Heidi Heitkamp.

Beijing could still leverage its first-mover advantage – alongside a faster economic recovery across Asian markets – accelerating the trend toward a Chinese-centric globalization, writes Fred Kempe.

Acts of charity, compassion, and creative generosity may resonate with investors increasingly drawn to socially responsible investing.

Saudi Arabia and Russia aim to inflict pain on American producers, forcing them to shutter wells and give up the market share.

It could take years for the world to recover from a significant economic contraction, and it will look different than the world we knew in January.

The U.S. role as the world's leading oil and gas producer doesn't feel as empowering as it recently did, with oil prices heading into negative territory for the first time ever this week.

The total amount of government economic aid in response to the coronavirus downturn is expected to exceed $10 trillion.

Covid-19 has forced epidemiology and economics to become intertwined as never before.

Stocks have risen swiftly as investors look beyond the coronavirus pandemic, but millions of Americans continue to suffer unemployment and sickness.

Independent bars and restaurants found some relief in the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers low interest, short-term loans with the potential of forgiveness. That is not nearly enough, writes author and bar owner Derek Brown.

The stock market still reflects what is going on in the economy, even as it has rebounded from its lows amid dismal economic data.

Siemens on Friday said it expected "even stronger impacts" from the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks ahead as it ditched its 2020 guidance and posted an 18% drop in industrial profit during its second quarter.