NetEase is trading at $121.17, up 4.99%, after a September 28 report said Morgan Stanley named it its top pick among industry peers, citing upcoming game Ananta as a potential blockbuster and core growth driver in 2027.

  • Hong Kong shares rose as much as 4.9%.
  • On September 28, NetEase announced expanded local payment options in five Latin American markets; no realized financial impact was reported, and coverage did not establish the announcement as a driver of the move.