Hi, I'm Becky Quick, co-host of Squawk Box, and this is five things you need to know before today's opening bell.

An update on the government shutdown now on day 24. Today, many federal employees are expected to miss their first full paycheck since the shutdown began.

Shares of intel are rising, the company returning to profitability in its most

recent quarter, revenue of $13.6 billion, beating estimates of $13.1 billion. Fourth quarter

guidance was roughly in line with expectations. That stock is up big by 7.7%. In the meantime,

shares of Ford Motor are also higher. The company's earnings beating

estimates, but it's lowered its full year guidance because of the impact of a supplier fire,

which is disrupting production of its large trucks and SUVs. Jim Farley did say they think

they'll make it up next year when things are back up and running and back online. That stock right now up by about

3%. Shares of Decker's outdoor are sharply lower. The maker of Hoka and Ugg Shoes reporting earnings

and revenue that beat estimates, but the revenue forecast came in lower than expected, and the company

sees more consumer caution ahead, and as a result, that stock is off by 11.5%.

Applied Materials is cutting 4% of its workforce or about 1,400 jobs. The chipmaker says the cuts are a result of

automation and geographic shifts. We'll be back later today with SquakPod, our daily podcast,

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