nor would melissa francis who is up next with her show, money. melissa: i'm melissa francis and here's what's money tonight. tesla's struck seems indestructible. now its model s is so strong it is literally breaking crash test machines. we're not kidding. could all the hype backfire in tesla's face? a board member joins news a fox business exclusive. >>> plus being worked to death. a bank of america intern is found dead. he reportedly pulled three-all-nighters in a row. banks are not only ones pushing employees to the brink. is the pow other of money behind it all? >> "who made money today." they could build a roof of cash as a result of housing recovery. stay tuned to find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money.

. >> melissa francis at the fox business network, thank you. >>> the number two republican in the house is not happy with the latest jobs report or where the market is going. house majority leader eric cantor talks about it in an exclusive interview this weekend on fox news sunday. >> the majority of new jobs that have been created at least last year were part-time jobs, not full-time jobs, and we've also seen the labor participation rate, the number of people who actually are still in the market for jobs go down. >> also on sundaprogram, former cia and nsa chief, general michael hayden, and just i amash. >>> voices were raised on capitol hill. we will have a blow by blow next. >>> first, a live look from boston, from fox affiliate wfxt. turns out whitey bulger won't testify in his own arrest and arrest of someone that was going to be a witness in the case. that's the look from outside the beltway for "special report." we will be right back. what are you doing back there? ow! that hurt! no, no, no, no. you can't go to school like this, c'mon. don't do it! no! (mom vo) you never know wha

let's get some answers now from melissa francis in new york, host of money with melissa francis, weekdays 5:00 p.m. on fox business network. good evening. >> good evening. >> what's the impact we're seeing already? >> you see markets are very nervous. saw big decline to start the week. right now, we're seeing a definite wait and see attitude. at the same time, investors are flying to safety, buying gold and right away, not surprisingly, seeing the price of oil go up. >> syria doesn't produce that much oil. why are we seeing this jump and there's not even a conflict yet. >> syria produces a little oil, but it is all about the neighborhood. right there they have iraq, the second biggest oil producer in opec. they have major waterways, straight of hormuz, suez canal. it is about conflict in the neighborhood. a third of the world's oil comes from the region. any time there's a disruption, that makes oil markets very nervous and the price of oil goes up. >> oil markets are tough to predicts. if you were to say how this all translates for viewers at the pump potentially? >> right away you're go

thanks for being here, peter shenkman on melissa francis's money. we have news run the deadly plane crash this morning. we want to go to ashley webster. >> this is many coming from chairman and ceo, scott davis, all of us at ups extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friend of the two crewmembers. pilot and copilot are dieing this morning. our efforts are primarily focused on helping the families. there you can see the quote there. the flight this morning. those two pilots were flying an airbus a300 left from louisville, kentucky to birmingham, alabama. the ntsb now on scene to conduct the investigation and of course ups putting out that statement saying saying that primary concern is for the families of the two airmen that were lost in this crash this morning. and of course, you know, as you know, adam, ups spends a lot of time in the air getting these packages from one placeo the next. and, the cause of this accident, this plane going down just short of the airport in alba. they're looking of course for the black box. they will go throu

it didn't to melissa francis with money next. ♪ melissa: i'm melissa francis, and here's what's "moneyllo first class. t blue is bringing premium suites, not seats, the cross-country flights. will it turn from quality to a lack of luxury? will this turn off customers? the ceo joins us. plus, alex rodriguez is suspended for 211 games. he is not off the field yet. his appeal could be a financial grand slam for major league baseball. wait until you hear why. and who has made "money" today? believe it or not, these investors have president obama the bank. you have to stay tuned to find out who they are. even when they say it's not, it's aays about "money

nor would melissa francis who is up next with her show, money. melissa: i'm melissa francis and here's what's money tonight. tesla's struck seems indestructible. now its model s is so strong it is literally breaking crash test machines. we're not kidding. could all the hype backfire in tesla's face? a board member joins news a fox business exclusive. >>> plus being worked to death. a bank of america intern is found dead. he reportedly pulled three-all-nighters in a row. banks are not only ones pushing employees to the brink. is the pow other of money behind it all? >> "who made money today." they could build a roof of cash as a result of housing recovery. stay tuned to find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: we are starting off tonight with an exclusive on a company in overdrive. tesla motors is the talk of the town and as the stock speeds higher it is already up an astonishing 336% so far this year. wow, good for them. this week elon musk and investors are flying even higher. tesla's model s just receive

arles payne and melissa francis say something ain't right. lissa. >> there is so much blame to go around here. focus on traders final. maybe they did somethingwrong. how about people that filled out formssfor liar loans. what about banks didn't do due diligence that resold the loans. how about goldman sachs that repackaged and soiled them to the government. in some cases yes, and many charles, i remember the community reinvestment act. i watched as it was debated. it was to get more people in homes. birth of no-loc loan, where housing you came something strove for but something handed toou. i'm not saying to, melissa's point i think is dead on there are plenty culpable parties but the government and all its entities are a huge part of it. congress what it push ad big part of it. >> you create ad yucca mountai to put all these bad loans. can't have a bad loan. banks won't create them unless they had someplace to put them. unless you had fannie mae and freddie mac. to your point, community reinvestment act when it started had good goals, but put

i'm lori rothman in tonight for melissa francis. here's what's "money" tonight. been anything but smooth sailing for the cruise industry this year from fires to broken down ships. travelers had plenty of reasons to think twice. but we've got the ceo of royal caribbean in studio to tell us how is convincing folks to get back on board. >>> plus should your boss pay you to skip work and volunteer? the perk is spreading to companies all across the country. we're going to tell you why some say it can actually boost a business as bottom line. >>> "who made money today?" it was a tidal wave of red sweeping the marketings of course but these guys managed to float way up into the green anyway. stay tuned to find out just who it is. even when they say it is not, it is always about money. lori: would you want to gain tonight out at sea with a big ceo. it has been a very tumultuous year for the cruise industry with one disasterous set back or the next. one company is cruising forward hitting a monumental milestone. royal caribbean international is celebrating its 50 milliont

adam shapiro is in for melissa francis. that that's next. >> i'm adam shapiro in for melissa francis and here's what's money tonight. you can buy anything from books to bread on amazon but, an original monet? amazon art has bargain prints to real war holes. this new online gallery wants to revolutionize the multibillion-dollar art industry. and we've got the first tv interview with the amazon executive in charge in a fox business exclusive. >>> plus, what does booze have to do with the post office's future? it may be its financial savior. the u.s. postmaster general is here with his bold plan to save billions of dollars. >>> "who made money today?" the buyout of this music company is music to their ears. not sure who it is? keep watching to find out. even when they say it's not it is always about money. adam: let's start with big money. the 64 billion-dollar art world. we have an interview with amazon about the new art gallery, aaazon art. it is initial foray lets you browse everything from incredible affordable prints up t

"money" with melissa francis is next. ♪ melissa: i'm melissa francis in here is what is "money" tonightit is frahise friday. i'm so excited. have you ever thought how great it will be done on your own franchise? what does it take? one of the most lucrative and talent -- challenging industries you won't see this any place else. the step-by-step guide on how to get them. plus, a breakthrough in aviation and possibly you're commuting nightmare. of flying car steals the day at one of the company's top a shows. the seal of the company behind this joins us to show what all off. he made "money" today? you pretty much can't get a job without its. investors are swarmg endo as a result. keep watching to find out who they are here to be given when they say it's not, it's all about "money" and "franchise iday." ♪ melissa: another month, another miserable jobs report. there is no way to downplay it. even the jobs of being created stink. 77 percent of new jobs created or part time. 77 percent, many from the lowest paying sectors of the economy. unemployment fell two tenths of a percent. you know why?

that's what it's all >> "money" with melissa francis is next. have a good evening, everyone. melissa: i am melissa francis, there is what is "money" tonight. you are new bill. trying to win over new customers. sounds like somebody is doing 10 loads of laundry this saturday. plus, vultures flying in to pick over the carcass ac as the clients flee for the exit. but it could be an investing opportunity of a lifetime. what of the las, commack 1 of the last investors holding on. and the praise hanging on. even when i say this not, it is always about money. ♪ melissa: so money is one of the thing on everybody's mind as a terrible violence in egypt continues and the deadfall rises. lawmakers and experts believe now is the time to cut off all aid to the country. the congressman peter king does not agree. i spoke to him why he says we should send billions of dollars despite what some are calling a massacre. why do you believe that, why do you think we should continue to send aid? >> there are no easy decisions. i want to make that clear up front. as far as the national interest is conc

"money" with melissa francis is next. issa francis and here's what's "money" tonight. bigger than chrysler. tesla motors is worth more than $20 billion. will elon musk blow past gm and ford next? a venture capital giant and tesla and spacex board member joins us exclusively coming up. >>> plus a landmark settlement between the nfl and former players. they will get $765 million for concussion-related injuries. two former nfl stars including a two-time super bowl winner is here for reaction. >>> "who made money today." the company he founded helped him zip up 402 -- $

"money" with melissa francis is next. melissa: i am melissa francis and here's what is "money" tonight. mortgage rates are soaring, it will be the death of the housing recovery. lendary bank analyst says that makes absolutely no sense. he joins us exclusively to explain why. plus a colossal wildfire in california is now the size of chicago. san francisco power and water supplies are under threat. we will go live to california for the battle and the money to fight them. and who made money today? they are shining bghtly today. keep it right here to find out who it is. even when they say it is not, it is always about money. ♪ so we kick off tonight with housinand a new opinion on the impact of rapidly risg interest rates. bank analyst dick bove says it makes no sense to think it was any effect on the housing market so why is lowering his rating on one of the major mortgage lenders just today? joining me now is dick bove. always such a pleasure to have you on the show, thank you for coming on. >> thank you, melissa. melissa: w

. >> i'm adam shapiro in for melissa francis and here's what's money tonight. franchise friday, party two. today is all about perfect location. picking the wrong spot can lead to catastrophe. our franchise owners tell us how to overcome one of the biggest threats to your success. >>> plus bill gates throws down the gauntlet on google. he crashes their ambitious charity project as a waste of money and resources. is he right? two top experts are here. they will square off. >>> "who made money today." they have been buriedy the competition and regulation this is year but they're smiling brightly right now. keep watching to find out who it is. even whether they say it's not, it is always about money. adam: good to be with you, our top story this eveng. president obama holding first solo news conference in several months t ended about an hour ago. he is about to head away on vacation but he barely addressed the struggli state of the u.s. economy maybe that's why a fox poll shows 71% of voters say the president is not offering anything new. joining us now to discuss

"money" with melissa francis is next. melissa: i am melissa francis and here is what is "money" tonight. a new study sets off a firestorm of controversy. we are bringing on the professor to explain and respond. plus, it is the best day of the week, it is "franchise friday." how do you hire the right staff? franchise owners tell us how to achieve success. and who made money today. after all the money they hold in, find out who it is. even when they say it is not, it is all about money. ♪ >> the president has been clear, any action he might decide to take will be tailored response to ensure a brutal and flagrant use of weapons is held accountable. and ultimately we are committed to come we remain committed. melissa: we have a live report from the ground in the middle east. president obama and secretary of state john kerry had strong words on the situation. military action has not yet been announced. in jerusalem with the very latest. what is the very latest? >> melissa, the israelis are expecting a military strike to come. f

"money" with melissa francis is next. ♪ melissa: i'm melissa francis in here is what is "money" tonighti'm so excited. have you ever thought how great it will be done on your own franchise? what does it take? one of the most lucrative and talent -- challenging industries you won't see this any place else. the step-by-step guide on how to get them. plus, a breakthrough in aviation and possibly you're commuting nightmare. of flying car steals the day at one of the company's top air shows. the seal of the company behind this joins us to show what all off. he made "money" today? you pretty much can't get a job without its.

david: "money" with melissa francis is next. >> i'm melissa francis and here's what's money tonight ist think public pensions could get any worse, did you, oh, you were so wrong. private lobbyists get public pensions in 20 states. we're bringing in the big guns. former lawmakers scott brown and dennis kucinich are here when their reaction. >>> plus he may be in the slammer but one of wall street's most notorious criminals is living like a king, manservant included. it is all the word on wall street. you won't believe what is going down. >>> "who made money today." she made so much. she made oprah look bad. not sure how that is possible. not sure who it is? even when they say it is not it is always about money.

melissa francis with money next. ♪ melissa: i'm melissa francis, and here's what's "money" tonight.ello first class. t blue is bringing premium suites, not seats, the cross-country flights. will it turn from quality to a lack of luxury? will this turn off customers? the ceo joins us. plus, alex rodriguez is suspended for 211 games. he is not off the field yet. his appeal could be a financial grand slam for major league baseball. wait until you hear why. and who has made "money" today? believe it or not, these investors have president obama the bank. you have to stay tuned to find out who they are. even when they say it's not, it's aays about "money." ♪ melissa: so our top story tonight, the idea of a company producing inhabitable computers. tech security has been at the forefront of everyone's minds with the spying scandal and then additional reports of the government and companies, frankly, being able to watch your every move through your computer and your phone. now we know that even if your computer camera is off work covered the government can still listen in on your laptop micr

that's what it's all >> "money" with melissa francis is next. have a good evening, everyone. i am melissa francis, there is what is "money" tonight. you are new bill. trying to win over new customers. sounds like somebody is doing 10 loads of laundry this saturday. plus, vultures flying in to pick over the carcass ac as the clients flee for the exit. but it could be an investing opportunity of a lifetime. what of the las, commack 1 of the last investors holding on. and the praise hanging on. even when i say this not, it is always about money. ♪

"money" with melissa francis is next. i am melissa francis and here's what is "money" tonight. mortgage rates are soaring, it will be the death of the housing recovery. lendary bank analyst says that makes absolutely no sense. he joins us exclusively to explain why. plus a colossal wildfire in california is now the size of chicago. san francisco power and water supplies are under threat. we will go live to california for the battle and the money to fight them. and who made money today? they are shining bghtly today. keep it right here to find out who it is. even when they say it is not, it is always about money. ♪

"money" with melissa francis is xt. melissa: i'm melissa francis. here's what's money tonight. new stats that prove it is better to be on welfare than work. a jaw-dropping study remeals how much it pays not to earn a paycheck of the man behind it is here to crunch the numbers. >>> plus pillaging trader joe's. vancouver canada, pirate joe's resell traders enormous profits. trer joe's wants to torpedo it all together. pirate joe's tell us how he plans to fight back. >>> "who made money today." she made $42 million, taking the air out of her husband's ego. keep watching to find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: shocking new study out today really brings home the whole argument over work versus welfare and whether or not it pays to get a job. here's why. you can make more on welfare in 35 states than you would working minimum wage. in 13 of those states, welfare benefits which are not taxed by the way, are equivalent of making $15 an hour. these numbers creating a firestorm of controversy. i spoke to the author of the study, michael tanne

"money" with melissa francis is xt. melissa: i'm melissa francis. here's what's money tonight.tats that prove it is better to be on welfare than work. a jaw-dropping study remeals how much it pays not to earn a paycheck of the man behind it is here to crunch the numbers. >>> plus pillaging trader joe's. vancouver canada, pirate joe's resell traders enormous profits. trer joe's wants to torpedo it all together. pirate joe's tell us how he plans to fight back. >>> "who made money today." she made $42 million, taking the air out of her husband's ego. keep watching to find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money.

adam shapiro is in for melissa francis.ext. >> i'm adam shapiro in for melissa francis and here's what's money tonight. you can buy anything from books to bread on amazon but, an original monet? amazon art has bargain prints to real war holes. this new online gallery wants to revolutionize the multibillion-dollar art industry. and we've got the first tv interview with the amazon executive in charge in a fox business exclusive. >>> plus, what does booze have to do with the post office's future? it may be its financial savior. the u.s. postmaster general is here with his bold plan to save billions of dollars. >>> "who made money today?" the buyout of this music company i

"money" with melissa francis is next. melissa: i'm melissa francis and here's what's "money" tonight. bigger than chrysler. tesla motors is worth more than $20 billion. will elon musk blow past gm and ford next? a venture capital giant and tesla and spacex board member joins us exclusively coming up. >>> plus a landmark settlement between the nfl and former players. they will get $765 million for concussion-related injuries. two former nfl stars including a two-time super bowl winner is here for reaction. >>> "who made money today." the company he founded helped him zip up 402 -- $42 million. find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: we start with syria tonight and all new developments on the situation. the u.s. moved a fifth u.s. naval destroyer into position in the mediterranean. we're on the verge of attack after the horrifying chemical gas attack that killed at least a thousand people but how long will being on the verge last? seems like there's a lot of tough talk. not sure if

"money" with melissa francis is next. melissa: i'm melissa francis. here's what's money tonight. is better to be on welfare than work. a jaw-dropping study remeals how much it pays not to earn a paycheck of the man behind it is here to crunch the numbers. >>> plus pillaging trader joe's. vancouver canada, pirate joe's resell traders products for enormous profits. trader joe's wants to torpedo it all together. pirate joe's tell us how he plans to fight back. >>> "who made money today." she made $42 million, taking the air out of her husband's ego. keep watching to find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money.

"money" with melissa francis is next. a francis and here is what is "money" tonight. a new study sets off a firestorm of controversy. we are bringing on the professor to explain and respond. plus, it is the best day of the week, it is "franchise friday." how do you hire the right staff? franchise owners tell us how to achieve success. and who made money today. after all the money they hold in, find out who it is. even when they say it is not, it is all about money. ♪

adam: and i will send it to melissa francis with money next. ♪ melissa: i'm melissa francis, and here'snight. hello first class. jet blue is bringing premium suites, not seats, the cross-country flights. will it turn from quality to a lack of luxury? will this turn off customers? the ceo joins us. plus, alex rodriguez is suspended for 211 games. he is not off the field yet. his appeal could be a financial grand slam for major league baseball. wait until you hear why. and who has made "money" today? believe it or not, these investors have president obama the bank. you have to stay tuned to find out who they are. even when they say it's not, it's alw

we will be right back with melissa francis. >> good evening, everybody, i am in for melissa francis. here's what is "money" tonight. call it hyperloop mania. elon musk releases his designs moments ago. it's getting from l.a. to san francisco in 30 minutes as easy as he makes it sound? we will get a top expert to weigh in. and he is burning almost every bridge in sight, all word on wall street. who made money today? the company has nine lives and he is making a killing off of it. stay tuned to find out who it is. even when they say it is not, it is always about "money." our first guest says it is a great way to make money. after the last five years, house flipping is on the rise big time. flips of homes are up 40%. for those of you who want in, we have the best in the business to tell you what to look for and where. he literally wrote the book on this, find it, fli fix it, flip. housing has been on the men's, but flipping is surging. what is behind it? >> the real thing is flipping. there are some different categories. for a while we have had properties on the market and if you know h

that that's next. >> i'm adam shapiro in for melissa francis and here's what's money tonight.an buy anything from books to bread on amazon but, an original monet? amazon art has barga printso real war holes. this new online gallery wants to revolutionize the multibillion-dollar art industry. and we've got the first tv interview with the amazon executive in charge in a fox business exclusive. >>> plus, what does booze have to do with the post office's future? it may be is financial savior. the u.s. postmaster general is here with his bold plan to save billions of dollars. >>> "who made money today?" the buyout of this music company is

hey, charles you were my favorite person on fox but you have been bumped to number two by melissa francis's right. >> i will try harder. melissa: good for you. good for you. this is the biggest reaction on twitter since i stormed varney's set. keep it going. love it. follow me on twitter at melissaafrancis. >>> basically rule number one on dating don't cheap out. pinching pennies might be good for your love life. maybe a cheap date at taco bell isn't so bad. i love taco bell. it would work for me. in and out. ♪ ♪ melissa: it's time for our daily fun with "spare change." joining us our favs, mercedes colwin and tony sayegh. thanks for being here. >> good t see you. melissa: a fun nugget from the watercooler today. flaunt being frugal because being cheap is good for dating life. supposedly saving money is more attractive than spending. it shows a potential mate you have more self-control, i believe that and can commit to things like a relationship and you won't impulsively say hurtful things or cheat on your partner. what do you think? do you buy it. >> oh please. who voted this and said th

fox news business anchor melissa francis joins us from new york. good evening, melissa. >> good evening. >> why isn't the drop in the unemployment rate just plain all good news? >> well, because almost a quarter of a million people dropped out of the work force, they just gave up. they were so discouraged, they stopped looking for more work. that's one of the reasons why we saw the unemployment rate fall. the truth is that the economy is not growing fast enough to add jobs to absorb all the people that are out of work. we need to see the economy expand by 3 or 4%, and at best now we're doing between 1 and 2%. a lot of people have just given up. >> i understand another problem with this and prior jobs reports is the quality of jobs created. >> yeah, part-time workers are all-time high. in fact, last month we added more part-time workers than total jobs. how is that possible? some full-time jobs were cut back to part time. 77% of the jobs that have been created so far this year are part time. so when you see people outside protesting mcdonald's and th

"money" with melissa francis is next. a francis and here's what is "money" tonight. mortgage rates are soaring, it will be the death of the housing recovery. legendary bank analyst says that makes absolutely no sense. he joins us exclusively to explain why. plus a colossal wildfire in california is now the size of chicago. san francisco power and water supplies are under threat. we will go live to california for the battle and the money to fight them. and who made money today? they are shining brightly today. keep it right here to find out who it is. even when they say it is not, it is always about money. ♪

david: "money" with melissa francis is next. >> i'm melissa francis and here's what's money tonight is didn't think public pensions could get any worse, did you, oh, you were so wrong. private lobbyists get public pensions in 20 states. we're bringing in the big guns. former lawmakers scott brown and dennis kucinich are here when their reaction. >>> plus he may be in the slammer but one of wall street's most notorious criminals is living like a king, manservant included. it is all the word on wall street. you won't believe what is going down. >>> "who made money today." she made so much. she made oprah look bad. not sure how that is possible. not sure who it is? even when they say it is not it is always about money. melissa: right off the top, the new treasury or fed nominee will be former larry summers. what will he mean for your market and your money? gerald o'driscoll, former dallas federal reserve vice president joins us with his take. what do you think? >> i don't think it will be a big change. i don't think it matters much for monetary policy which candidate, yellen or summers go

. >> "money" with melissa francis is next. have a good evening, everyone. m melissa francis, there is what is "money" tonight. you are new bill. trying to win over new customers. sounds like somebody is doing 10 loads of laundry this saturday. plus, vultures flying in to pick over the carcass ac as the clients flee for the exit. but it could be an investing opportunity of a lifetime. what of the las, commack 1 of the last investors holding on. and the praise hanging on. even when i say this not, it is always about money. ♪

nor would melissa francis who is up next with her show, money. ssa francis and here's what's money tonight. tesla's struck seems indestructible. now its model s is so strong it is literally breaking crash test machines. we're not kidding. could all the hype backfire in tesla's face? a board member joins news a fox business exclusive. >>> plus being worked to death. a bank of america intern is found dead. he reportedly pulled three-all-nighters in a row. banks are not only ones pushing employees to the brink. is the pow other of money behind it all? >> "who made money today." they could build a roof of cash as a result of housing recovery. stay tuned to find out who it is. even when they say it's not it is always about money.

we will be right back with melissa francis. >> good evening, everybody, i am in for melissa francis.t. call it hyperloop mania. elon musk releases his designs moments ago. it's getting from l.a. to san francisco in 30 minutes as easy as he makes it sound? we will get a top expert to weigh in. and he is burning almost every bridge in sight, all word on wall street. who made money today? the company has nine lives and he is making a killing off of it.

"money" with melissa francis is next. that's hard act to follow. melissa francis, here's what's money tonight. mcdonald's franchise owners revolt. the corporation is jacking up store freeze and owners say, you know what? enough is enough. one of them is here to tell us how she is fighting back. >>> plus making gasoline from dead trees. it is a breakthrough technology for the energy industry but is it actually a good deal tore consumers? the man behind it joins us. >>> "who made money today?" music lovers are coming out in droves to concerts this summer and these guys are making a killing on it. keep watching to find out who it is because even when they say it's not it is always about money.

adam: "money" with melissa francis is next. liz: have a great weekend. 'm melissa francis. here's what's ceo tonight, why the company is dumping spouses from the company health care plan, another huge hurdle for workers everywhere. is your company next? do you know what day it is? it's franchise friday, of course. john and lynn are back with the newest hurdle to opening your own franchise, cutting through the red tape you didn't know existed. it is every owner's reality. member, we are taking you through the process step by step so you can open yours. i'm opening mine. plus, who made money today? here's a hint. news of the retirement looking good on the surface, and shareholders seeing green as a result. not sure? keep watching andfi

"money" with melissa francis is next. that's hard act to follow. melissa: i'm melissa francis, here's what's money tonight. mcdonald's franchise owners revolt. the corporation is jacking up store freeze and owners say, you know what? enough is enough. one of them is here to tell us how she is fighting back. >>> plus making gasoline from dead trees. it is a breakthrough technology for the energy industry but is it actually a good deal tore consumers? the man behind it joins us. >>> "who made money today?" music lovers are coming out in droves to concerts this summer and these guys are making a killing on it. keep watching to find out who it is because even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: mortgage giant freddie mac is heating up just when the government wants to cool it down. freddie mac is reporting its second quarter largest earnings ever today but is it the cash cow that it seems to be? or is there a catch in there privatizing freddie and fannie mae may sound good to some but how hard would it hit and hurt the housing mark

melissa francis is with me now. "money" with melissa francis i should say. >> there you go.doesn't produce a lot of oil. >> right. bill: why would you see the spike now? >> exactly what you highlighted it is the neighborhood we're very concerned about. look at the neighbors right there. iraq is right on its border. iraq is the second biggest oil producer in opec. they kicked up exports to 2.4 million barrels a day. they have seen a big increase in production with investments from folks like bp exxon and royal dutch/shell. they have all gotten in there and really stepped things up. so the fear is a conflict begins in syria, it impacts the oil from iraq going out around the world. there is libya to think about in the neighborhood. they have seen production drop by 60% because of internal conflicts. that is sort of the flipside of that coin. that is a big concern as well. because they're a big contributor. with all the traffic around the area. we're not just talking about us. this is oil to asia where they're seeing a bit of a slowdown and europe as well. bill: here at home we'

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i'm lori rothman in tonight for melissa francis. here's what's "money" tonight. smooth sailing for the cruise industry this year from fires to broken down ships. travelers had plenty of reasons to think twice. but we've got the ceo of royal caribbean in studio to tell us how is convincing folks to get back on board. >>> plus should your boss pay you to skip work and volunteer? the perk is spreading to companies all across the country. we're going to tell you why some say it can actually boost a business as bottom line. >>> "who made money today?" it was a tidal wave of red sweeping the marketings of course but these guys managed to float way up into the green anyway. stay tuned to find out just who