The world’s biggest distiller joined other consumer brands in saying that slower growth in developing economies last year hurt its business. Read more..

By JULIA WERDIGIER - The New York Times

Commerce Department reports that the economy grew by 3.2 percent in the final quarter of 2013, providing White House with further evidence of 'breakout year' Pres Obama cited in State of the Union address; expansion is nonetheless unlikely to match gains under his two predecessors, threatening his legacy. Read more..

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ - The New York Times

Advertising column; stakes are high, along with price tag, for sponsors running ads in the Super Bowl but some are risking more than others; more than 30 marketers are buying commercial time during game, at rates in the neighborhood of $4 million for each 30 seconds of airtime. Read more..

By STUART ELLIOTT - The New York Times

The Chinese PC giant’s purchase of Motorola Mobility from Google has vaulted it into the field’s top three, though it has a long way to go to catch Apple or Samsung. Read more..

By ERIC PFANNER - The New York Times

Pres Obama and allied Republicans have run into staunch opposition from Democrats and labor as they seek fast-track approval of trade deals with Pacific Rim nations and Europe; Obama has argued that deals would be an economic shot in the arm for nation, but his opponents fear further job losses and inadequate environmental protections. Read more..

By ANNIE LOWREY - The New York Times

Toyota tells its dealers to stop selling about 36,000 vehicles of its most popular models because a component on the heated seats does not comply with a federal safety standard for flame retardants; asks National Highway Traffic Safety Administration not to require a recall of vehicles already sold. Read more..

By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN - The New York Times

Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways purchase the takeoff and landing rights at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington that the Justice Department required American Airlines and US Airways to sell as a condition of their merger. Read more..

By JAD MOUAWAD - The New York Times

Zynga says it is buying mobile game developer NaturalMotion for $527 million, while also announcing a 15 percent reduction in its work force; company reports quarterly loss of $25.2 million, or 3 cents per share, up from a loss of $48.6 million, or 6 cents per share, in year-earlier period. Read more..

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - The New York Times

Chevrolet, Audi, Kia and Toyota are among repeat Super Bowl advertisers, but Jaguar will be a first timer. Read more..

By BENJAMIN PRESTON - The New York Times

Viacom reports fourth-quarter profit of $547 million, or $1.20 per share, up from 4473 million, or 93 cents per share, in year-earlier period; cites lower costs at Paramount Pictures and higher subscriber fees at cable networks. Read more..

By BROOKS BARNES - The New York Times