More on Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (NYSE:KMP): Q2 net earnings fell 33% Y/Y as the company...

More on Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (NYSE:KMP): Q2 net earnings fell 33% Y/Y as the company posted losses related to fair value impacts related to discontinued operations. However, the company raised its quarterly dividend by 17% to $0.35 per share from $0.30, reflecting the benefits from a rush into U.S. alternative-shale fields and increasing demand in Asia for coal used in steel making at its coal export terminals. Shares -0.2% AH.