Wednesday, 22 October 2008

South African Stocks Rise, Led by Anglo American, BHP Billiton


By Janice Kew

Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa's main stock index rose for a third day, led by Anglo American Plc, the world's fourth- biggest diversified mining company, and BHP Billiton Ltd.

The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index added 553.75, or 2.7 percent, to 21,267.01. The measure has dropped 36 percent from its May 22 record.

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