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There were gains on both sides of the Atlantic today as positive sentiment helped stocks shake off eurozone concerns.

The London market shrugged off eurozone debt fears today as the FTSE 100 Index pushed to a fresh two-and-a-half year high.

The owner of fashion brands including Ann Harvey, Dash and Kaliko today reported a “marked improvement” in sales over recent weeks as it looks to bounce back from a difficult autumn for trading.

Kim Kardashian is looking to “hook-up” with men while in New York.

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are moving to New York City.

Jockey Jason Maguire proved the man to follow at Bangor – with Bannister Lane’s victory in the Anderson & Co Handicap Chase the highlight of a near 178-1 treble.

Shares in Bay Trading womenswear firm Alexon slumped more than 20% today as the retailer painted a grim picture of high street trading.

Clothing retailer Alexon today said profits rose to £12m (€15m) after it eliminated losses associated with its menswear division.

The London market surged through the 6500 barrier today as a better-than-expected trading update from Royal Bank of Scotland and hopes of an interest rate cut drove blue chips higher.

Bay Trading owner Alexon today added its name to the growing list of retailers feeling the pressure from the slide in consumer confidence.

A shortened trading week will see Halfords and Mothercare publish updates, while publisher Bloomsbury will look to restore confidence after its profits warning in December.