Amazon's earnings rally, Netflix's stock split, chocolate inflation and more in Morning Squawk

Group 1: Federal Government Shutdown Impact - Airlines including Delta, United, and American Airlines are lobbying for an end to the federal government shutdown, which has lasted 31 days, as it affects their operations and employees [2][3] - U.S. air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks due to the shutdown, increasing stress on essential workers [3] - The Chamber of Commerce reported that government contractors are losing approximately $3 billion for each week of the shutdown, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating a loss of at least $7 billion in GDP by the end of next year [3] Group 2: Energy Sector Performance - Chevron exceeded Wall Street expectations with a record daily production of 4.1 million barrels in Q3, boosted by its acquisition of Hess [4] - In contrast, Exxon Mobil reported Q3 revenue that fell short of analysts' forecasts, with net income declining by 12% to $7.55 billion [5] Group 3: Semiconductor Chip Shortage Concerns - Automakers are facing potential shortages of auto semiconductor chips, particularly due to issues with Nexperia, a chip supplier affected by export restrictions from China [6][7] - Stellantis shares dropped around 9.5% after the company warned of one-off costs, overshadowing an otherwise positive Q3 performance [8] Group 4: Chocolate Price Increases - Chocolate prices have risen nearly 30% since last Halloween and almost 78% over the past five years, leading to decreased sales in the Halloween candy market [10] - Chocolate's share of Halloween candy sales has dropped from 52% in 2024 to 44% this year, attributed to rising prices and the emergence of cheaper alternatives [11]