U.S. Business Inventories Rise Slightly Less Than Expected In December

*U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Spike By 16.3 Million Barrels In Week Ended 2/10

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Improves Much More Than Expected In February

*U.S. Business Inventories Rise 0.3% In December

*U.S. Housing Market Index Jumps To 42 In February