Q1 profitability from the company's steel operations is expected to be higher in comparison to the sequential fourth quarter 2015 results, based on improved shipments. Sustained strong demand for the company's fabricated steel joist and deck products in what is typically a seasonally lower demand timeframe is an indicator that the non-residential construction market is continuing a positive growth trend. Q1 fabrication shipments are expected to slightly improve from sequential 4Q15 levels. However, average quarterly product pricing is expected to be lower, resulting in relatively consistent anticipated profitability, as compared to the sequential Q4 results.

Unusual total active option classes on open include: Steel Dynamics (STLD), Gildan Activewear (GIL), Danaher (DHR), Altimeter Growth (GRAB), Childrens Place (PLCE), ASML (ASML), US Bancorp (USB), iShares Barclays 7 to 10 Year Treasury Bond Fund (IEF), AMC Entertainment (AMC), and Abbott (ABT).

Metals & Mining Analyst Englert, along with Rye Druzin of Argus Media, discuss recent flat rolled steel pricing, supply and demand trends, and the near-term outlook for fundamentals (relevant companies ASTL CLF NUE STLC STLD X RS WS) on an Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on April 19 at 11 am.