Stocks have opened sharply higher as investors held out hope that social distancing measures across the country are having an effect. The Dow opened up more than 800 points, or about 4 percent.

Stocks have opened sharply higher as investors held out hope that social distancing measures across the country are having an effect. The Dow opened up more than 800 points, or about 4 percent. https://t.co/hBpkUPEq7l

— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 6, 2020