By Chris Dorrell The FTSE 100 closed at a fresh record high on Tuesday having broken its all-time record earlier in the day on the back of a good day for its retailers. The index ended the day 0.26 per cent higher at 8,044.81, ahead of the 8,023.87 it closed at yesterday. “This positive showing is exactly what’s needed to help repair the reputation of the UK stock market,” Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said. “Investors are finally getting the message that a good chunk of these businesses still have a lot to offer, delivering slow but steady profit growth, and they’re available for…