Cheniere gains on higher Q2 profit

** Shares of U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy LNG.N rise 2.2% to $241 premarket

** Company posts a jump in Q2 profit, helped by strong liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand

** Posts revenue of $4.52 billion in Q2, compared with $3.04 billion a year earlier

** Posts net income of $1.63 billion, or $7.30 per share, compared with $880 million, or $3.84 per share, a year ago

** As of last close, shares were up 9.8% YTD