Managing Your Money : INVESTING : Naming Names : Successful portfolio managers recommend some favorite stocks : Allen Wisniewski : <i> Portfolio manager, Wells Fargo Bank, Los Angeles</i>

Wisniewski believes that the recession is bringing productivity gains to some companies. For this reason he likes PPG Industries, a glass and chemicals maker, up to $65, and Simpson Industries, an auto parts maker, up to $16.

He is also recommending Tyco Labs, a fire sprinkler maker, up to $43; First Bank System, a regional bank in Minnesota, up to $27; Intel Corp., up to $72; Merck, a pharmaceutical maker, up to $45, and Novacare Inc., an operator of physical therapy rehabilitation centers, up to $20.