** HK shares of Alibaba 9988.HK climb 4.2% to HK$147.9, highest since November 2021
** Stock set for fourth consecutive session of gains; tops most actively traded shares by turnover
** U.S.-listed stock BABA.N rose 4.2% on Tuesday
** Alibaba's mapping app Amap moving away from traditional focus on navigation and encroaching into rival Meituan's 3690.HK local-lifestyle territory by launching own ranking of restaurants, hotels, tourist destinations
** Nomura retained "buy" last week as positive tone maintained on group's quick commerce, ecommerce, cloud businesses
** Barclays raises PT to $190 from $145
** YTD, Alibaba's HK stock up 76.5%, U.S.-listed shares up 74.9%
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
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