 has been dropping the stock down about 14% after this news. Macy's says it has ended buyout talks with investment firms Ark House Management and Brigade Capital Management. Macy's says after seven months of talks, it was not able to find a path forward and told the firms their offer was not sufficient. Macy's says the potential buyers were not able to provide committed financing, which created uncertainty for its shareholders. Ginny Kosolda, Fox News.