Cheniere Energy gains on Q2 profit rise
LNG•Q2 results and revenue increase
** Posts Q2 net income of $3.07 billion, compared with $1.63 billion a year ago
** Q2 LNG revenue increased 24.8% year-on-year, to $5.64 billion
** As of last close, Cheniere up 31.1% YTD
Shares rise after stronger Q2 profit
** Shares of U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy LNG.N up 2.9% at $262.06 premarket
** Co reports rise in Q2 profit, helped by increased demand for liquefied natural gas
