U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday as uncertainty remained high on the U.S.-China trade front despite signs of a possible softening in Beijing's stance. .N

** T-Mobile TMUS.O:BUZZ - Slips on fewer-than-expected Q1 wireless subscriber additions nL4N3R30PN

** Meta Platforms META.O:

** Pinterest PINS.N:

** Snap SNAP.N:

BUZZ - Social media stocks climb after Alphabet surpasses ad revenue expectations nL4N3R30PY

** Newmont NEM.N:

** AngloGold Ashanti AU.N:

BUZZ - Gold miners fall as China considers exempting tariffs on some U.S. imports nL4N3R30PU

** SLB SLB.N:BUZZ - falls on first-quarter profit miss nL4N3R30Y6

** Skechers SKX.N:

BUZZ - Falls after withdrawing annual forecast on economic uncertainty nL6N3R30GZ

** AbbVie ABBV.N:

BUZZ - rises on profit forecast lift, upbeat quarter nL4N3R30SE

(Compiled by Anshuman Tripathy)

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