Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said Friday that cost-cutting helped narrow its fourth-quarter loss from a year earlier, but it described the period as “tough” and announced several moves to trim costs further. Pinnacle said in the statement… Pinnacle Entertainment – Gambling – Games – United States – Casinos See the article here: Pinnacle Entertainment...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal regulators say small businesses play an important role in the economy and they’re urging banks to make loans to creditworthy small businesses. It’s believed the move will help with economic recovery. Originally posted here: Regulators urge loans to creditworthy small firms (9 News Denver)

* Owner pledged two-thirds of 75 pct stake for earlier loans Follow this link: TMK owner pledged majority stake for loans -analyst (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

Buoyed by news of a slightly lower unemployment rate last month, President Obama on Friday touted a proposal that would allow some firms to refinance real estate loans through the Small Business Administration and raise the cap on federally insured lines of credit. The idea is the latest in a series unveiled by the White House in recent weeks, as Mr. Obama targets small businesses for tax relief … Read...

Bank of America Corp. said Friday its loans totaled $180 billion in the fourth quarter, boosting the amount of credit it extended for the year to $758 billion. Read the rest here: Bank of America loans $758 billion in 2009 (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

The second episode of ETV is live, delivering a full load of entertainment news for this weekend. Get news on everything from DVD releases to community theater to ballet to local music. Here’s Boise Weekly’s A&E Editor Amy Atkins and Channel 2’s Sean McBride with ETV host Brad Rowen talking about Valentine’s for AIDS and this week’s opening movies. BANFF Film Festival...