That analyst probably wants to unload some of his stock.
Apple's stock is going to have some headwinds, lots of people and funds are looking to take profits. This is why you have to look beyond attachment to a company, beyond fundamentals, and sometimes just take a look at good 'ol technical indicators and trading patterns.
BTW, I made a pretty sweet trade on RIM Thursday on the TSX, and I got in late too (was sleeping in lol)... 6% profit in half a trading day... RIM still sucks, but their valuation still entices enough investors...