The weight of Nortel Networks Inc. (TSE: NT) will increase by approximately 0.29% in the TSE 300 Composite Index, 0.37% in the S&P/TSE 60 Index, 0.33% in the TSE 100 Index. The relative weight change reflects an adjustment to the float shares of the company due to the acquisition of JDS Uniphase's Zurich, Switzerland-based subsidiary.
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