"Tech stocks" just sound like fun investments. "Industrial stocks" just...don't. But the tech sector has been as hot as the weather this summer, and that's made bargains hard to find there.
On the other hand, plenty of industrial stocks still look like good values, and some of them even have a fun factor. Three of our Motley Fool contributors shared their top August stock picks with us. These companies will help you surf the internet, splash in the pool, and enjoy a fancy dinner. How's that for summer fun?
Here's why they like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP), Pentair (NYSE: PNR), and Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD).