melissa francis is in new york. she's the host of money with melissa francis, week days. 5:00 p.m. on the fox business network. what's behind the sell-offs? >> well, a lot of it has to do with what's going on in a merging market, places like argentina and south africa. we're seeing their currencies really sell off, and believe it or not, they're blaming it on us and the federal reserve, saying if the fed is tightening, that's frightening their markets because so much of the money the fed was pumping into the money was going into their markets. now they're worried the economies of those countries are being pert. >> that and data here spooking the markets? >> absolutely. there was negative data out of china, another economy we have become very dependent on. showing a contraction there. we're also seeing a slow down, also here in the u.s., showing production data is slowing as well. a lot of weak economic news on top of the slowdown with the fed, on top of what's going on in emerging markets, has a lot of people selling stocks and buying bonds, and it's a trend that looks like it migh

melissa francis is here to take us through the next hour of "money." melissa: that's right, we have such a jam-packed show today. in addition to the wall street throwdown which we love. we have the legend behind the are up bell in the jungle. don king is here. anyone not following what is going going on with gm. it is time to tune in because this situation is blowing up. we'll tell you how hard it can hit the auto industry. we're going live to a gm auto dealership because even when they say it's not it is always about money. jenna: we have two hours left in trading for the whole entire month. we're looking at the dow right now up 104 points. it is losing a little bit of steam. alan knuckman of trading advantage is on the floor of the cme, joining us right now. volume is a little bit light down there. you think people are sitting on their hands waiting for next week's jobs number or what is going on? >> there is excuse to wait. trend is very much intact. my focus is going on how the trend extending itself and indicators to gauge it. i'm looking at vix. i

meantime watch "money" with melissa francis. melissa: federal workers suing the government over the shut down last october. close to 2,000 of those essential employees seeking damages from uncle sam and you're about to hear from one of them, a corrections officer right now. even when they say it's not, it is always about money. tonighteer starting with suing the federal government. yes, that non-shutdown shutdown was months ago. the but fallout continues for many essential employees who were kept working through the 16-day period. the shutdown caused regularly scheduled paychecks to be delayed. while they waited for congress to kiss and makeup, some say they suffered severe economic hardship. close to 2,000 employees are suing the federal government. including jeff robertson. he joins me from forest city federal corrections institute. thanks for joining us. tell us why you joined this lawsuit? >> well, ma'am, when the shutdown occurred we were viewed bit agency as a essential. and our contention is that when you're assigned as an

melissa francis, good day to you. >> good day. >> the gap, explain it. high numbers. >> it is the slice of people, they make too much money to qualify for the state program and not enough to qualify for the federal program. they are left out. one example is a 57-year-old barber in alabama and diabetic and makes 10,000 a year. and can't afford to buy coverage without assistance and doesn't qualify for any. and if he made a thousand a year he would qualify for federal subsidies and these folks are left out in the cold. >> how many are a lot? >> the kaiser foundation said 5 million between ages of 18- 64 and all comes from the supreme court decision that we couldn't force states to expand medicaid. alabama said they can't cover more people because they can't afford. it and that's how the people got left out. >> what happens then? a lot of people are facing this. >> there is so much tinkering with obama care and this group, they lay out the individual stories it is hard not to be sympathetic to them. it is difficult to believe it will not happen. they pulled

melissa francis is here to talk about all of. that how are you. good day to you. what is the warning from the white house? >> they want you to know when you file your tax return next year they will look back at this year starting in january and wanting to make sure that everyone has had insurance every month and if not, you are going to face a penalty when you file your tax return. and you think you are safe, there is a lot of confusion and didn't have insurance, they want you to know that you will face a penalty for the january month that went by? >> what is the penalty. one percent of the house hold or 95 per dult plus 47.50 up to $285. which ever is higher that is going to pay. over time it is going up to 2.5 percent of the adjusted gross income or 2085 which is higher? >> and some people call it a tax. no, no. it is not a nice word. you don't like tax. it is shared responsibility payment. it is your responsibility and mine and theires is going to help you share your dollars with the rest of the country. so now the irs is helping you a long. >> srp. shared resp

meantime watch "money" with melissa francis. suing the government over the shut down last october. close to 2,000 of those essential employees seeking damages from uncle sam and you're about to hear from one of them, a corrections officer right now. even when they say it's not, it is always about money. tonighteer starting with suing the federal government. yes, that non-shutdown shutdown was months ago. the but fallout continues for many essential employees who were kept working through the 16-day period. the shutdown

cheryl: melissa francis taking you through the neck hour of fox business. melissa: bitcoin today.. plus dreamworks animation report earnings after the bell. we have got the scoop from jeffrey katzenberg before the results hit. he reveals there is a fifth "shrek" film on the way. ka-ching. we have latest gossip on wall street. even when they say it's not you know it is always about money. >>> all right the fed will announce results o

. >> melissa francis is host of fox money. second month in a row, what is going on here? >> that's what is troubling about it. it is the second month if a row. we averaged 200,000 per month and we didn't think that that was that good. you need 350,000 to get back all of the jobs we lost in this recession. now we have slipped below the 200,000 average. last month it was 74,000 and this it month 10014. they were expecting an upward revision and they didn't get either of those things. >> they predicted 185,000 for this month? >> yes. >> in december lousy job numbers were blamed on the lousy weather. can the same be sad for this january? >> port barnes asked the chief economist about that. he didn't think that weather was a huge factor in this. it is hard to say anything but a slowing economy. it is disconcerting. we grew at 3.2 percent and not great and something sort of a pick up. economist are thinking that we are growing less than two percent in the first quarter. it is it a step in the wrong direction. does that scale back the stimulus? >> that is an interesting question

melissa francis is here to take us through the next hour of "money." issa: that's right, we have such a jam-packed show today. in addition to the wall street throwdown which we love. we have the legend behind the are up bell in the jungle. don king is here. anyone not following what is going going on with gm. it is time to tune in because this situation is blowing up. we'll tell you how hard it can hit the auto industry. we're going live to a gm auto dealership because even when they say it's not it is always about money. jenna: we have two hours left in trading for the whole entire month. we're looking at the dow right now up 104 points. it is losing a little bit of steam. alan knuckman of trading advantage is on the floor of the

you can never have too much "money with melissa francis" or too much furniture. hethers if on wall street or main street. here whoa is made money today. michael corp.s the luxury -- blew away with the 77% rise in third quarter profit. can you imagine? sales also tipped past the $1 billion level. investors loving the news. more than 17% wasn't just sales flirting with a billion market. the pop in the share price pushed mike in billionaire territory. he $58 million today. >>> google executive chairman eric schmidt owns almost 5 million shares of them. he made $23 million. it's after an equity award in restricted stock to the tune of $100 million. oh. and got a of million cash bonus too. not bad. >>> also making must be. the michigan good will store worker that found $43 ,000. the honest employee was sorting through donations when he stumbled across a wad of cash all in $100 bills. he immediately called police and able to track down the original owner. he might have kept it. just for a second anyway. i would have returned it. i hope you made money today. be sure to s

. >> melissa francis. >> i was going say bill o'reilly. >> coming up, from the sochi olympics.an a new website let you chat with the dead? i don't even want to chat with the living.@w@wowowpg÷÷owúç÷g >>> he spent an oddle on his poodle. the japanese pitcher signed a $155 million deal with something called the new york yankees. apparently he decided to put his money to good use. tanaka spent $195,000 to charter an entire 186-seat boeing 787 to fly him. four other people and his poodle from japan to new york on sunday. the hurler's wife said the pup did just fine saying he gave it his all on this long trip. poor kid. i think he is rather tired, but i'm relieved he is eating and toileting okay. i had no idea you could turn that into a verb. clearly we must discuss in the -- >> lightning rooooooouuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnd. lightning round. >> that is so creepy. >> bill, you put this on the front page of the post and that's where i heard about it. >> bingo. >> is this an outrage or to be expected? >> if you read the story it took him eight and a half hours to get to the airport. >> real

melissa francis wonders what'ses next? ring dings? melissa is thin.audible ] is very happy with this move. so you're worried, melissa, that it's a slippery sugary slope. >> trying to say they're a health care company so doesn't make sense to sell cigarettes. what's next? ding dongs, ring dings. sell diet pills and alcohol. why tobacco? why make that the thing. >> so you get the diet pills with the ring index. >> those are terrible for you. sell hydroxycut and all that kind of stuff. they sell alcohol. they sell sugar, soda. >> cvs sells alcohol? >> what have i been missing? >> i think that this is cvs finally waking up. i mean their brand is wellness. in the back they have a pharmacy that sells vitamins and medications to help extend yours years and in the front selling something that we know kills you. cigarettes kill. for them to be -- >> i also know you're a health freak and now you're saying we got rid of the cigarettes now heading for the snack food aisle. >> yeah. >> eventually i think -- i would like to see a lot of positive changes made. >> th

adam shapiro is in for melissa francis today on "money." adam, what have you got going on today? >> we'll talk about all kinds of things. obviously uaw vote. we'll talk about where you should invest if you like the way teenagers spend money story get abercrombie & fitch, we've got latest fix. right now the competition is asleep. we're working harder than ever here on "money." we have you covered with the biggest stories that will shape your week it is your cash on the line because even when they say it's not it is always about honey. adam: the competition in new jersey is taking a map but money is on the move today. jo ling kent has details what you need to know is happening in markets overseas which were trading, jo? >> european markets closed. look at dow futures. they were closed up 2points this morning. s&p up two points and nasdaq up six points. nice green arrows across the board. in terms of data tomorrow and today nothing today. very little data tomorrow. we're waiting for fomc meeting minutes from ben bernanke's last meeting that comes out at 2:00 p.m. wednesday. looking

adam: melissa francis is here through the next hour of "money." would never forget hers. melissa.'t. i got one for my husband. he is excited about it. i don't know, it a lot of information for me. i'm not sure i need all that. adam: you don't. melissa: i know i'm not customerring enough and i'm trying to sleep more. there you go. all right. we do have a big show today. we have two governors, both exclusive, florida's rick scott, mississippi's phil bryant, both on huge job pushes right now. ttday's signature wall street throwdown features charlie gasparino and chatwood fund jared levy. that will be great, fighting over whether something smells fishy in the tesla bond deal underwritten by morgan stanley. you might want to get some popcorn for that one. of course there is today's "money talker", the latest round in e-commerce with ebay. -- icahn versus ebay. even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: new fed chair janet yellen just wrapping up her testimony best senate banking committee. let's check in with scott shellady on the floor of the cme. one thing in part

cheryl: melissa francis joins us and takes us through the next hour of fox business. coming up on "money," melissa. melissa: it's a big day. s&p flirting with record territory and oil rising and the bakken shale oil train. we'll go live to the cme to sew you what is happening. we have signature money-style throwdown on tesla, including a referee. look at that. >>> rbs is paying out a billion bucks in bonuses. it is causing an outrage. does anyone care when google us did the exact same thing? even when they say it's not, it is always about money. melissa: oil climbing higher right now as the u.s. government looks to add new emergency regulations around transporting oil via railroads. over to fox business contributor phil flynn at cme. oil and natural gas is a big mover today. what is going on there. >> it is. we're seeing collapsing of the curve in march and the april mainly on changing weather

cheryl: melissa francis taking you through the neck hour of fox business. melissa: bitcoin today. ron paul sounding the alarm. plus dreamworks animation report earnings after the bell. we have got the scoop from jeffrey katzenberg before the results hit. he reveals there is a fifth "shrek" film on the way. ka-ching. we have latest gossip on wall street. even when they say it's not you know it is always about money. >>> all right the fed will announce results of its latest stress test on march 20th. that is breaking news we're getting right now. we'll hear more from banks on the stress tests on march 20th. that is the past dodd-frank. let's get more from the pits of cme. andrew, do you think we'll have any surprises there. >> absolutely not. one thing i keep an eye on cboe volatility index, known as the vix. the fear gauge saying there is not much fear in the market. there is always we have some concern. the fact of the matter the stock market wants to go one direction and that is higher. i'm very close to selling a lot of positions but iicontinue to be long and continue to make mo

melissa francis conducted great interview on that very subject with jeff katz send berg.m. meantime "the willis report" is next. david: we'll see you tomorrow. in the new new york, we don't back down. we only know one direction: up so we're up early. up late. thinking up game-changing ideas, like this: dozens of x free zones across new york stat move here. expand here. or start a new business here... and pay no taxes for 10 years. with new jobs, new opportunies and a new tax free plan. thers only one way for your business to go. up. fiut if your business can qualify start-upny.com gerri: hello, everybody, i'm gerri willis. right now on "the willis report", big changes are many coulding to the student loan market. banks are lending again but the move is causing trouble elsewhere. >>> also, cheating on your taxes. when is it okay to fudge the numbers just a little bit? >>> and "consumer reports" is here with its annual list of best cars. and only one brand gets top marks. we're watching out for you on "the willis report."

that is why we bring you "money" with melissa francis. >> i want to say how deeply sorry we are for theident has had on our guests, your constituents. we know this breach has shaken their target -- confidence in target and we're eager to earn it back. melissa: what do credit card hackers cost stores like target in dollars and public trust? congressman lee terry is here to start it off because even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: it is the big story today, those hit hardest by hack attacks testifying in a senate hearing over the massive cyber

. >> i'm melissa francis with your fox business brief.f coffee has risen 26% in the last seven sessions. it is the largest seven-day advance in 14 years. one of the factors, the impact of brazil's heat wave on coffee production. the national football league has reached a deal with cbs to produce and televise eight thursday night games. the eight early season matchups will be simulcast on the nfl network. >>> tonight at 5:00 p.m. eastern on "money," more than 1,000 federal workers are suing the government over that shutdown last october. we've got a corrections officer seeking damages from uncle sam. what would the class-action suit cost you? and is it worth it? that is the latest from the fox business, giving you the power to prosper. adam: you heard the public story on why s&p downgraded puerto rico but how about what was happening behind closed doors? charlie gasparino joins us now with the inside details on why s&p went through with the downgrade and how wall street is responding. >> we should point out you got at some of this in your

. >> time to send you over to melissa francis with the next hour of fox business. ie, we were comparing in the hallway. oh nice. >> do you have a second? look at damage i've done. we had the godiva ceo. ashley: every commercial break. lori chomping on the chocolate. melissa: i hope there are a few pieces left. you got it all out, huh? ashley: what is coming up on "money," melissa? melissa: we are chock-full today. canada turning away foreign millionaires and signature wall street throwdown. in between we have the governor of north dakota on his jobs boom. plus exclusive with legendary analyst dick bove because when they say it's not it is always about "money." melissa: all right. let's kick it off with a quick stock check. jo ling kent at the newsdesk. what are you following. >> underarmor down 2%. being blamed according to "wall street journal" creating drag for u.s. olympic team in speed kate skating. according to several sources in "the wall street journal" could be a training issue. could be the other teams are getting better and u.s. team walks away with no

. >> melissa francis is host of fox money. second month in a row, what is going on here?ubling about it. it is the second month if a row. we averaged 200,000 per month and we didn't think that that was that good. you

melissa francis is here for the next hour of fox business. for the latest and the numbers. guys, have you been watching the olympics? ashley: i'm a huge fan of the luge. lori: i don't think started luge, have? ashley: they have some of it. the single one. lori: i'm amazed by the slope style. >> it is very cool. tonya and nancy are not there not the same. >> i'm sure we can fine knees to bash. melissa: you have any idea how much the winnings get taxed? ridiculous. we have a jam-packed show so stay tuned. lori: we'll do. melissa: barclays traders going rogue, a shocking report making the target problems seem tame. buying information on at least 2000 customers. talking bank and medical information, income information, passport and numbers. the damage has been done. can you stop your life being sold? even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: a huge security breach at barclays has thousands of clients worried their information was sold on the black market to cold callers. an investigation underway to figure out how a possible i

sandra: adam shapiro is in for melissa francis on "money" today. adam.e is going up. not because after drought here in the united states. we'll hit that. let me tell you about this. not one, not two, but three exclusive interviews which you can make money today. from the gap executive wage raising wages for thousand of workers to a state governor who wants to drill the land on his own terms. energy giant riding the nat-gas rally. we have you covered with biggest stories affecting your investments. because even when they say it's not, it is always about "money." adam: hello again. i want to show you something. check out the big board right now. dow is up five points. s&p 500 up two points and nasdaq up six points. yesterday we had arne sorenson, marriott hit a new 52-week high today. you were listening and liked what he said. nicole petallides on the floor of the new york stock exchange. nicole what have you got for us? >> good afternoon, adam and everybody. we're looking at a few movers, some companies that released some news and look at stocks that go a

adam shapiro is in for melissa francis today on "money." adam, what have you got going on today?nvest if you like the way teenagers spend money story get abercrombie & fitch, we've got latest fix. right now the competition is asleep. we're working harder than ever here on "money." we have you covered with the biggest stories that will shape your week it is your cash on the line because even when they say it's not it is always about honey.

melissa francis will take us through the next hour of fox business right here. you? you can't enjoy all this snow? melissa: absolutely i'm an l.a. girl. i'm a market girl. market is on fire today, i like thats absolutely! >> what is coming up this hour? melissa: wall street throwdown and duchess of doom. we go live to cattle ranch in california to see why there could be a beef shortage just around the corner. "money" on the brand new fed chair. even when they say it's not it is always about money. melissa: markets is in high gear right now as new fed chair janet yellen made her first public appearance before the house financial services committee led by congressman jeb hens lar link. the -- hensarling. the investors are responding. we're starting with senior economist michelle girard. we have my favorite harvard professor, marti feldstein. two of my very favorites, i can barely take it! michelle, you're so money, glad you could join us at 2:00 p.m. what did you think of what you heard so far today from janet yellen? >> i don't think we heard anything unexpected.

. >> melissa francis joins us now and she will guide you through the next hour of fox business. out at 2:00, we're seconds away. the markets are pretty much flat in anticipation in wait and see mode. after four days of gains. ashley, what do you think about all this? ashley: it is interesting. off the board a little bit but not a correction according to our analysts. sounds like a great show, melissa. take it away. melissa: absolutely. thank you so much. all right let's go right to peter barnes on the breaking news. peteer? >> hey, melissa, a break-even month in january for the federal government, about break even. the treasury department just report ad small deficit for january of 10 bill dollars. that compares to a small $3 billion surplus last year when higher income and payroll taxes kicked in as you recall but the bigger picture is fiscal year-to-date, the first four months started october 1st. the deficit continuing to shrink to 114 billion, compared to 290 billion in the same period a year ago. that is a reduction of more than $100 billion year-over-year, helped by higher

. >> adam shapiro is in for melissa francis today on "money." adam.in planning for a while with governor scott. >> what is on "money." >> this storm will not end anytime soon. the cable combo, comcast buying time warner is all the word on wall street. some question whether there will be antitrust issues and what that might mean for approval. we're starting live at the new york stock exchange because even when they say it's not, it is always about "money." melissa: when you talk about the. >> a brutal storm slamming the east coast, half a million people are without electricity and more than 6,000 flights a canceled, flightaware is calling this the worst air travel day of the year. the domino effect from the storm is being felt coast to coast. you can see the conditions are literally stopping people in their tracks and that of course is having a huge impact on business. just about everywhere in the nation. just a bit we will go and hear from the owner of an atlanta business that says, he is losing thousands of dollars just because of this terrible storm

[laughter] melissa: from every corner of the globe starting at the vatican where increasingly popular pope francisrders a new department to be created to oversee all economic affairs. veals trillion cardinal will act as comptroller to look look over the financial plagued system to have authority over economic activity. in sydney australia the guru have pledged to add money to the economy. central bankers representing over 80 countries will increase investment and employment was post austerity. i don't think alike those details. hopes it will boost gdp more than forecast. in the ukraine storming protesters have found a treasure trove with the fugitive a president. taking over the estate uncovered financial documents that shows millions of dollars worth of assets including 12 million in cash also tea room decorations worth more than $2 billion. and a statue of a wild boar with a $100,000 value. to try on the brink of bankruptcy how this could harm in the entire municipal market and hit your wallet. at the end of the day it is all about money. i keep telling you that. adg flor in real time. ♪ the she