So, a strong number should push the market lower.

Individual companies also report strong numbers, though you wouldn't glean that from stock performance.

"Therefore, strong numbers are less likely to be a surprise to the market," he said.

The finale to the third act is another extremely strong number.

It held onto its strong numbers for most of the 1980s, only to decline again by 1990, eventually falling back into eighth place.

Despite the strong numbers, Viacom's stock fell about 6 percent yesterday to close at $44.32.

"The strong numbers showed the economy is still moving forward and with that the potential of a rise in inflation pressures," he said.

Bonds were little changed on the strong economic numbers.

"Even with the more widespread incentives this year, these are very strong numbers," he said.

He put up strong numbers and reached 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career.