Some steady names with income to ride out what's often a tumultuous October

Oct. 1, 2024 - CNBC

The month is normally the most inconsistent for stocks going back to 1950, with an average S & P 500 daily move of 1.3% in either direction, per FactSet data.

The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are up more than 20% in 2024 through Monday's close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has popped 12%. The major averages also ended September with solid gains that brought the Dow and S & P 500 to record levels.

Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro screened for stocks that can ride out any volatility in the month ahead, with a history of producing steady income. PFE YTD mountain Pfizer stock.

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