Bernstein warns Apple's December-quarter earnings could disappoint as sharply higher memory-chip costs pressure iPhone margins. The firm cut its EPS forecast to $2.87 from $3.00, below the $2.92 consensus, but maintains an Outperform rating and $370 target.

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