The industrial sector is a vital component of the United States economy, and one that often goes relatively unnoticed. The sector comprises businesses engaged in construction, manufacturing, mining and other blue collar industries. Stocks in the sector tend to be dependable and steady overall and attend to also pay dividends. They are logical choices but many times lack attention due to their slow growth relative to the technology sector, for example. As the economy strengthens in early 2024 industrial stoc ...