Disinfectant manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser issued a strong warning against administering its products such as Lysol and Dettol to the human body after President Donald Trump suggested researchers try putting disinfectants into coronavirus infected patients' bodies as potential treatment for the killer disease. "Under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human

Clever Leaves, a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis as well as hemp extracts, and Canopy LATAM Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. (CGC, WEED.TO), said they have entered into a regional supply agreement.

A significant surge in coronavirus-related deaths and infections was reported in the United States on Wednesday. With 2,229 casualties, the total number of deaths has risen to 46,785, according to Johns Hopkins University's latest data. With 29,304 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, the number of COVID-19 infections in the U.S. increased to 842,624.

World Health Organization revealed 'deeply concerning' estimate that half of the people who have died from Covid-19 in Europe were inmates of care homes. WHO's Europe Director Hans Kluge described it as "an unimaginable human tragedy" at a press conference Thursday. "This pandemic has shone a spotlight on the overlooked and undervalued corners of our society. Across the European Region, long-ter

Brewer Constellation Brands, Inc. has raised its stake in Canopy Growth Corp. to 38.6 percent, indicating its confidence in the Canadian cannabis company's future growth.

The United States recorded only 1,015 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest one-day tally in a month. While new COVID-19 infections and deaths are falling since the beginning of this month in the country, a coronavirus model cited by the White House is forecasting the daily death toll to reach new height of 3,000 by June 1. The daily infection rate is slated to increase mul

Cresco Labs Inc. on Monday reported a net loss for the fourth quarter that widened from last year as higher costs and expenses offset strong revenue growth.

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a second wave of the novel coronavirus in the next winter, which, according to him, is likely to be even more devastating than the one that is raging across the globe. "We're going to have the flu epidemic and the coronavirus epidemic at the same time," CDC Director Robert Redfield said in an interview with The Washington Po

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Friday, commercial flooring company Interface, Inc. (TILE) said it has withdrawn its previously communicated financial guidance for the full-year 2020, due to the continued disruption of the global economy due to COVID-19, and the significant level of uncertainty created by the global pandemic.

While reporting financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, dental solutions company Dentsply Sirona, Inc. (XRAY) said it is withdrawing its previously communicated financial guidance for the full-year 2020 as a result of the uncertainty around the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the business.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Friday, Northwest Natural Holding Co. (NWN) on Friday reaffirmed its earnings from continuing operations guidance for the full-year 2020, but now expected toward the lower end of the range given potential effects from the COVID-19.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Friday, energy company Avista Corp. (AVA) said it is lowering its consolidated earnings guidance for the full-year 2020 to reflect regulatory items, expected net impacts from COVID-19, and losses at our non-utility businesses.

E W Scripps Co. (SSP) on Friday reported net loss for the first quarter of $11.8 million or $0.15 per share, wider than net loss of $6.8 million or $0.08 per share. The company noted that its first-quarter financial results were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While reporting its first-quarter financial results on Friday, Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) said its second-quarter results will suffer due to the demand destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shares of Camping World Holdings, Inc. (CWH), an outdoor and camping retailer, are gaining more than 22 percent or $2.45 in Friday's morning trade at $13.26, after the company reported a loss for the first quarter that narrowed from last year.

Shares of Roku Inc. (ROKU) are currently slipping over more 6% on Friday morning after the video streaming platform shared a downbeat outlook for ad revenues going forward.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, power company AES Corp. (AES) lowered its adjusted earnings guidance for the full-year 2020, due to the COVID-19-related economic slowdown.

Shares of Telefonica SA were losing around 2 percent in the trading in Spain after the telecom major on Thursday reported weak first-quarter profit and withdrew fiscal 2020 guidance due to the current level of uncertainty amid Covid-19 impact. However, for the mid-term, the company backed 2022 guidance of revenue growth. Separately, Telefonica announced an agreement with Liberty Global.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) said it is withdrawing its financial guidance for the full-year 2020 communicated on February 27, 2020, due to the magnitude and duration of the uncertain economic outlook in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, tire maker Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (CTB) said it is withdrawing its previously announced financial guidance issued on February 24 for the full-year 2020, due to the rapidly evolving environment and continued uncertainties resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) reported a loss in the first quarter, compared to profit last year. The company cut its GAAP earnings per share and revenue outlook for fiscal year 2020. But it reaffirmed annual adjusted profit guidance.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, technology company Insight Enterprises, Inc. (NSIT) said it is withdrawing its 2020 financial guidance for net sales and adjusted earnings per share due to the high level of economic uncertainty and disruption caused by COVID-19.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) is providing an outlook for the second quarter of 2020, but its full-year 2020 guidance provided on February 20 of this year no longer applies, and we will provide updates as the year progresses.

While reporting its financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), a military shipbuilding company, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic did not materially impact its first-quarter financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Production of N95 masks has increased, but health care workers now say there's a shortage of gowns as the two protective gears are competing for the same materials.

Passengers of cruise ships were evacuated weeks ago, but many of the crews remain on board. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to the Guardian's Patrick Greenfield, who has been investigating why.

When SUNY Plattsburgh professor Jeremy Grabbe's 7-year-old triplets complained about not getting out because of social distancing, he enlisted their help in writing up a study.

Tomorrow, Italy begins lifting the lockdown it imposed March 9 to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Despite some of the strictest measures in Europe, more than 28,000 Italians have died.

States are in dire financial trouble because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some Republican leaders in Washington D.C. have suggested states declare bankruptcy, but is that a possible option?

Birdwatching is a pastime for many during the quarantine, but one birdwatcher is deemed essential, the one who scares birds off a giant toxic lake at a Superfund site in Montana.

Knight has written a series of books about "mental decluttering" — her latest is called F*ck No! "Most people will take no for an answer much more easily than you think they will," she says.

We hear from kids around the country about how the coronavirus pandemic — the lockdown, the school shutdowns, the economic uncertainty — has made them feel.

German stocks rose notably on Friday, with positive news regarding the U.S.-China trade talks and moves to ease lockdown measures and reopen economies around the world helping support underlying sentiment.

The Switzerland Stock market ended modestly higher on Friday, extending gains to a fourth straight session, reacting positively to news about reopening of businesses in several parts across the world.

European markets ended sharply lower on Monday as an escalation in U.S.-China tensions over the origin of the coronavirus outbreak hurt sentiment and triggered heavy selling across the board.

The Switzerland stock market ended sharply lower on Monday amid an escalation in U.S.-China tensions over the origin of the coronavirus outbreak.

U.K. stocks advanced on Thursday as the Bank of England maintained its key interest rate and refrained from unveiling additional quantitative easing, despite the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll on the economy.

The Switzerland stock market ended higher on Thursday, in line with markets across Europe, reacting to news about gradual reopening of businesses across the continent and in several states in America.

European stocks are likely to open higher on Tuesday as Italy finally eased lockdown restrictions with strict guidelines after two months.

German stocks were rising on Tuesday after several countries across Europe and the Middle East eased lockdown restrictions.

French stocks rallied on Tuesday after Italy, Spain and France have all recorded their lowest daily spike in fatalities to date.

European stocks rebounded on Tuesday after falling sharply the previous day on concerns about the coronavirus's impact on earnings and rising U.S.-China tensions.

European markets ended with strong gains on Tuesday despite weak economic data, as investors made positive moves reacting to news that several countries across Europe have lifted restrictions that were in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite data showing consumer confidence in the country hitting a historic low, the Switzerland stock market ended on a firm note on Tuesday, as several countries across Europe relaxed shutdown restrictions and reopened some businesses.

German stocks edged lower in cautious trade on Wednesday as the latest batch of earnings proved to be a mixed bag and U.S. President Donald Trump again took aim at China, urging the country to be transparent about the origins of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

French stocks were moving lower on Wednesday as European business data disappointed and several Federal Reserve officials warned of more damage to the economy from the coronavirus.

European markets closed lower on Wednesday as investors made cautious moves amid concerns about the possible impact of any new wave of Covid-19 infection following lifting of lockdown restrictions in several places across the world.

The Switzerland stock market ended higher on Wednesday, bucking the weak trend seen across Europe.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to baseball legend Andre Dawson, a Hall-of-Fame member and National League MVP for the Chicago Cubs, about his second career as a Miami funeral director.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with economist William Rodgers about the spiraling U.S. job losses due to the pandemic. The unemployment rate is now the worst since the Great Depression.