so is starwood hotels. they collected $39 million of rent during the period they were looking at it between 1999 and 2007. that is profits from the stores that went directly in rent money to the company that owns the building which is iranian bank and iranian government. >> right. that is exactly what happened. this may come as a surprise to you, i don't shop in juicy coutre'. melissa: you may have family members that do. >> i may but highly unlikely. melissa: okay. >> we have one here in philadelphia while i was looking it up. i didn't know that until 10 minutes ago. the point is this, your point is yes. when you go to proscutorial school, first thing they teach you follow the money. that is exactly right what you're doing. this money went to the guys who ultimately funneled it into a bank in iran and in fact helped iran effectuate terrorism. here is the great irony this of. also as plaintiffs in this are a group of people who have a judgment against iran already for acts of terrorism. they stand to benefi

and starwood property trust also dropped down a 25 million share secondary offering down 2.33%. the latest news out of syria. why is one formerly very bullish technician ripping out his hair? plus mcdonald's rolling out its wings. will it be the next mcrib? one can only hope. you won't want to miss that. and just give them the basics, you know. i got this. [thinking] is it that time? the son picks up the check? [thinking] i'm still working. he's retired. i hope he's saving. i hope he saved enough. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. whether you're just starting your 401(k) or you are ready for retirement we'll help you get there. (announcer) scottrade knows our clients trade and invest their own way. with scottrade's smart text, i can quickly understand my charts, and spend more time trading. their quick trade bar lets my account follow me online so i can react in real-time. plus, my local scottrade office is there to help. because they know i don't trade like everybody. i trade like me. i'm

many hotel chains like marriott, starwood and hyatt are spending billions to make their lobbies morer- friendly hoping guests will be willing to pay more for rooms and spend more on alcohol. >> i don't know. that might work. who knows. all right. wendy gillette, cbsmarketwatch.com, thank you. >>> it is 6:47 now. another check of traffic. how's it going on day 2 of the bay bridge. we are really watching the commute heading towards the bay bridge toll plaza and some of the approaches and once again like yesterday, it's that eastshore freeway commute westbound 80 that backed up quickly once they turned the metering lights on. so this is a live look right now through richmond and it looks like that now all the way down past the berkeley exit into emeryville. once you reach the bay bridge toll plaza, there is an accident reported on the northbound 880 flyover heading towards the toll plaza and behind the pay gates themselves traffic is stacked up toward the maze. once you get on the eastern span it's crowded up the incline but still moving okay all the way out towards treasure island and

many hotel chains like marriott, starwood and hyatt are spending buildings to make their lobbies moredly to translate into more alcohol sales and hopefully to entice people to pay more for rooms. frank and michelle? >> there's always a catch. >> yes. >> i understand there's a big auto recall to tell us about, too. >> reporter: toyota is recalling 370,000 vehicles for two issues. 200,000 for a hybrid system problem, another 169,000 may have an issue with an engine bolt. there are no reported accidents linked to either problem. back to you guys. >> thank you, wendy gillette of cbsmoneywatch.com. >>> it is 5:44 now. firefighters are making good progress against the "rim" fire all evacuation orders have been lifted. the fire burning in and around yosemite national park is now 80% contained. they made great progress and started 19 days ago and torched nearly 370 square miles. thousands of people in tuolumne and mar most sa counties were allowed back home finally yesterday. still no official cause but investigators believe people on a big illegal pot farm somehow may have started the fire.

i also say that i like starwood and i also like windom. i think we'll take a hard look at hilton. maybe some day we'll look at stocks like just stocks to see how they're doing like fundamentals. until then, let's raise a little cash so we can get through the gauntlet and come clean to the other side. madmoney.cnbc.com to join us on mm2km. i'm repeating it like one of those commercials. madmoney.cnbc.com for how to join mm2k. i want you there. it's going to be fabulous! "mad money" will be right back. >>> coming up, best medicine? tonight, cramer's highlighting the companies battling back against cancer and pushing medical science forward. first up, a $6 spec stock with six pivotal drug trials scheduled this year. find out what's ahead in jim's exclusive with array bio farmist ceo. and later, taking your shots. cramer is putting one more spec stock under the microscope. it's already doubled this year. so is it too hot to handle, or can it continue to keep your portfolio healthy? all coming up on "mad money." >>> one man. >> i just want to make you money. >> eight years. tens of tho

we know starwood has been doing incredibly well. simon covers this group. but travel has been great. watch priceline. priceline's been incredible. >> we always have the question of an overhang. blackstone will be a seller of shares once it comes public. >> maybe buy blackstone. >> stocks of are dribbling out a bit. >> blackstone's been a great stone to own. fabulous stock to own in this last period. >> when we come back this morning, cramer will take you on a run for profits. we'll get his mad dash as we count toward the opening bell. one more look at futures. more "squawk on the street" straight ahead. >>> today on "squawk on the street," hedge funs, huge returns on your money. can. ouch. over time it really adds up. then go to e-trade and find out how much our advice costs. spoiler alert: it's low. really? yes, really. e-trade offers investment advice and guidance from dedicated, professional financial consultants. it's guidance on your terms, not ours. that's how our system works. e-trade. less for us. more for you. just by talking to a helmet. it grabbe

starwood hotels and american electric power cfos right after the break. ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] you'reof your life. in charge of long weekends and longer retirements. ♪ ask your financial professional how lincoln financial can help you take charge of your future. ♪ >>> welcome back to "squawk box." we're in chicago a day after goldman sachs held its cfo conference. joining me now is brian tierney, vice president and executive of cfo of electric power. you're a first timer to "squawk box," right? >> yes. >> also, besan provu is cfo of hotels and resorts. but we had a big debate going on on the program thus far this morning on the taper and what it means. so before we even get to weight means, do you want to wager a gamble? a guess? do you care about what the ultimate number looks like later today? >> we care. it's a level playing field for us sxerchbls in our industry. so whatever happens across the board, it's not a -- one way or the other? >> do you want to throw a dart? >> i don't. >> i'll throw a dart. i think the market has given the fed the opportunity to do 10 or 15. markets are

starwood. windham, mr. holmes has done a great job, steven holmes. this group has been good.en good. priceline has been good. people are still going places. again, maybe that was a tell. all of those in travel good versus housing in some parts of retail. hey, listen, vacations important part of america. >> very important. i try not to ever miss a vacation. never miss a vacation day. that would be my advice. >> apple is the biggest loser on the s&p. this is a 5% decline. combination of the downgrades, three big ones and the lack of the more secure announcement in beijing after setting up expectations with that event. >> i know! carl better tweet something soon. >> not this carl. >> icahn. >> not that our carl wouldn't have influence. >> if icahn tweets he's not going to only have dinner but breakfast. >> where they have herballife supplement shakes. >> i want to mention shares of gm, 30 million of the canadian government's 140 million shares being sold this morning right now b of a taking care of that, that's frustrating the stock. >> what a buy. >> that's a buy you think? >>