October marks the beginning of the final quarter of the year, a critical period for most businesses. And for investors, it's the final period for determining annual stock market returns.
A key part of those returns can be dividends -- and this month brings income payments from a number of major dividend stocks. I believe two of the most attractive dividend payers right now are Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) . Let's look at why these dividend giants deserve a spot on your watch list.
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2 Dividend Stocks for Your October Watch List