In a booming stock market, these five stocks stand out.

October is more than halfway over, but there's still time for investors to snap up some world-class stocks. For those wanting to bet on artificial intelligence (AI), Intel ( INTC 2.94% ) and International Business Machines ( IBM 0.83% ) fit the bill. For consumer goods stocks that offer long-term potential, Nike ( NKE 0.53% ) and Walmart ( WMT -0.67% ) are great choices. And for something different, Reddit ( RDDT 3.86% ) looks interesting for investors with more appetite for risk. Here's why these five stocks are the best of the bunch in October.

Intel

Intel's turnaround is still a work in progress, but a series of deals and developments have pushed the stock up about 90% so far this year. CE

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