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the CNBC Podcast Squack Pod. In these times of uncertainty, we want to make sure

we're bringing you, our listeners, as much information as possible as quickly as we can.

That's why we're sharing with you now a CNBC Special Report, markets in turmoil.

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Good evening, I'm Scott Wopner on day one hundred twenty three of the coronavirus crisis.

New information tonight on a key drug to fight the virus as the nation moves closer to reopening.

Stocks are under pressure.

The best month for stocks since 1987 comes to an end. But questions persist about the rally and our

ability to stop the virus. What we found so far is just a little piece of the puzzle.

Also tonight, when we take a step forward, we don't want to take two steps back.

One business owner's plea to his state.

We're not ready to reopen.

This CNBC special report, markets in turmoil, begins right now.

Here's Scott Wopner.

Welcome, good to have you with us on this Thursday night after the biggest month for stocks in a decade.

Let's get to our first look of futures right now.

Early, but they are lower following lackluster earnings

from some big tech names after the bell.

Today, stocks were lower across the board.

The Dow losing nearly 300 points points but the real story was the month of April the Dow gaining 11%

S&P 500 almost 13% that was its best performance since 1987. You see the major

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