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.

JSE hurt by power crisis, global worries

THE shortage of power in SA and woes over a global economic slowdown crippled the JSE yesterday, driving it to finish 3,05% lower.

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