The only stock I ever suggested to friends with the money was IBM......years ago at $30., I told them if you aren't buying IBM here, you don't belong in the market...lol
My dogs? I mentioned a few I made money on and some I hoped to some day make money on, but reminded them that I was a gambler and told them how much I lost over the years......Enough that would have made me very well off today if I did nothing more than bought CD's or annuities....especially when they were paying over 14% years ago.....or a few shares of IBM every time they were under $90.
Recommending these pinkies will lose you more friends than they will make you...imo
tom