Market Chatter: Super Micro Computer-Backed Argentum AI in Talks for $5 Billion Loan for AI Chips

02:33 PM EDT, 10/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Super Micro Computer-backed (SMCI) cloud computing firm Argentum AI is in talks to secure a $5 billion loan from a major private credit firm to buy artificial intelligence chips, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The money will fund additional chips for the data center Argentum AI secured in Poland, and the debt will be utilized for chips leased to customers that do not have investment-grade ratings, Reuters said. Super Micro Computer and Argentum AI did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 34.98, Change: +2.29, Percent Change: +7.01