Apple is building up its inventory as it prepares for higher memory prices and possible supply problems. The company’s latest financial results show a sharp rise in stored goods, especially as it seeks to protect its business from rising component costs. Apple reported that its inventory reached $14.54 billion in the fourth quarter of its 2026 financial year. This was up from $11.09 billion in the previous quarter. The increase was 31.1 percent in just three months.…