Bloomberg Insurance may lack the buzz and cachet enjoyed by tech companies, yet the stock of one Chinese company in the industry has kept pace handsomely with some of the highest-flying champions of the digital revolution. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co.’s success shows how the lines between “new” and “old” economy businesses are breaking down, forcing investors and strategists to ...

Bloomberg Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd., the second-largest private hospital owner in South Africa, is considering a sale of its stake in India’s Max Healthcare Ltd., people with knowledge of the matter said. The Johannesburg-based company is working with Barclays Plc to explore potential interest in its holding in Max Healthcare, which is one of India’s largest private hospital chains, ...

Bloomberg A clear winner is emerging among Chinese equities this year, whether in Hong Kong or Shanghai: real estate. Property firms account for eight of the 10 best performers on MSCI Inc.’s gauge of offshore Chinese shares in January, while developers have rallied the most among industry groups on the Shanghai benchmark. Shimao Property Holdings Ltd. has led the charge ...