In the News: AOL, Cisco, Groupon and more

Activision puts Guitar Hero in diminished role.

AOL sees advertisers weighing politics after acquisition of Huffington Post. 

Belvedere Vodka partners with Usher.

Chrysler seeks “no-haggle” experience at dealers for new Fiat 500.

Cisco shares slip on weak outlook.

Coca-Cola grabs market share from PepsiCo in North America.

Ford kicks off social-media push for Explorer.

Gawker scoop draws eyes to redesigned site.

Groupon hires former Google exec, signs Teleflora as Super Bowl follow-up.

HP spotlights the computer user in new campaign as it looks to innovate.

IBM aims to improve mobile security.

Louis Vuitton targets Middle East.

New York Stock Exchange talks about being acquired by the Deutsche Borse. 

Nissan profits rise thanks to strength in U.S., China markets.

Nokia considers adopting Microsoft phone platforms to turn around business.

PepsiCo says cost increases will be tough to pass along.

Rihanna's Reb'l Fleur perfume launches with digital campaign.

Sealy campaign says a good mattress is about more than sleep.

Taco Bell offers free tacos on Facebook.

Twitter is worth billions, potential acquirers say

Verizon projected to sell 2 million iPhones as AT&T prepares for life after iPhone exclusive.

Web advertising surges in China.

& "Golden Voice" Ted Williams makes a fresh start.