Exxon-XTO could lead to energy independence By: MarketWatch December 17, 2009 at 00:01 AM EST Exxon Mobil Corp.'s decision to buy XTO Energy Inc. shows it can do something that the government cannot: Help bring energy independence to the U.S. Read More >> Related Stocks: Anadarko Petroleum Chesapeake Energy Continental Resources Exxon Mobil Macy's